Amazing On-Line Lesson Plans and Resources

At our November 30th session, Gina Pinch, Director of Technology shared very specific websites that provide teachers with robust and complete implementations and lesson plans. One of the observations Gina has made in her many years in the field of Technology Education is that teachers do not always have time to evaluate and review websites thoroughly. Web-based resources for teachers are virtually limitless, but Gina has taken the step of paring down a formidable number of resources to a manageable amount of excellent sites for teachers.

By introducing teachers to reputable and rather complete sites, that relate their content to standards in a searchable format, she brings a wealth of focused and purposeful opportuntites directly to the teacher. Without adding additional research, using these resouorces enables the teacher to easily transition their regular curriculum into a technology rich teaching/learning environment.

HIGHLIGHTS

ASSET Arizona School Services through Educational Technology is THE definitive MUST HAVE resource for AZ teachers and administrators. Gina directed us to one aspect 'Curricular Resources'. The ASSET 'Curricular Resources' section is the Portal to United Video Streaming, Math Active, Marco Polo and other 'Interactive Learning' resources and 'Classroom Resources' such as 'Curriculum Showcase'; 'Curriculum Partners'; 'ASSET Reviewed sites' and MORE!!!

CIESE The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education offers fully developed and integrated projects and lesson plans using Primary Resources, Real-Time-Data Projects and Collaborative Projects. Gina and I are CIESE trained 'Savvy Cyber Teacher' mentors/trainers.

Discovery School Searchable by content and grade. The range of content and themes is astounding. Please take some time to review this site.

If you need any assistance in formulating your technology integration implementation, please email me: achayefsky@musd20.org