World Book Web Training Site
The World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites. Including:
• Download World Book Web Powerpoint presentation
• Scavenger Hunts
• World Book Web Video Tutorials
• Webinars on the World Book Web
• Promote your World Book Web subscription
• Promote your World Book Web subscription (Australia/New Zealand)
• NEW! World Book Readability Study
• World Book Newsletter
New Information from NWEA
Kingsbury Center created to help dive deeper into the data that informs their studies
New information regarding the 2011 norm study
Common Core Standards Apps
Here are two iOS apps for all your Common Core Standard reference needs...
Common Core K-6
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-k-6/id438620859?mt=8
Common Core Standards
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-standards/id439424555?mt=8
Assessment Calendar 2011-2012
The District 25 Assessment Calendar for 2011-2012 has been posted on the assessment wiki.
Alternative to ePub – Rich media PDF
Adobe Acrobat X Pro allows you to insert rich media files, such as video, sound, or Flash documents, into PDF documents. When placing video, audio, or Flash content in a PDF document, Acrobat converts the file to a format that can be played by Adobe Reader. Anyone with the free Adobe Reader software can view and/or hear the media without additional software.
Upcoming AIMSWeb Features
Here are some anticipated AIMSWeb features coming soon..
Browser-based scoring for our subscription - http://www.aimsweb.com/products/data-capture-tools/browser-based-scoring/
Lexile reporting for reading CBM (grades 1-3 this fall)
New nationally representative norms for grades K-8
Edmodo – Total Guide
Here is a guide for Edmodo from Patrick Cauley called: Edmodo: A guide to everything. It covers all the steps to set up groups, add members, manage posts, and conduct homework assignments. This is a good resource for all users or those interested in starting with Edmodo.
Garageband for iPad – Student Review
Garage Band for iPad
Garage Band is a great place to lear all about music. I started Garage Band not knowing anything about music instruments after messing around and finding my way through I learned more about instruments then I have in my life. It actually feels like you are playing the instrument. One thing I really liked about Garage Band was there is a variety of instruments that it allows you to play. One thing that I didn't really like is that you can only put 8 seconds of music together. Overall this APP was a fun way to learn about music.
Tyler
☑☑☑☑☒ (4 out of 5)
Updated Discussions in Google Docs
Discussions in Google Docs to support collaboration and commenting
"Take advantage of the improved comment system which includes time-stamps, profile pictures, ownership rights, comment resolution, integration with email and notification settings"