Links for Teachers

http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi

In my student teaching, I found google images to be very helpful when teaching vocabulary or other abstract concepts.

http://www.wikipedia.org/

I know this one may arouse controversy, but I feel it is becoming more authoritative. Still, it's always a good idea to encourage kids to cross-reference, just as you would encourage them to do with any research.

http://www.feath.com/idea/quote.htm

I absolutely love sites like this one because I think sometimes it's great to have a thought-provoking quote to start off class. I like the idea of projecting this directly onto the screen via laptop at the beginning of class, perhaps as a way to stimulate writing or discussion, or both.

http://www.mbhs.edu/~bconnell/cgi-bin/anagram.cgi

This is just because I'm a nerd. No, seriously.. But anyway, anagrams fascinate me, and I'm guessing they would fascinate students as well.

http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/

No doubt many members of the UO Teach cohort have seen this, but it's worth re-posting. I have found some great handouts this way when in a pinch.

http://www.group-games.com/index-of-all-group-games

For my winter practicum I taught a scene writing and acting class. I found games like this to be a great way to get the troops motivated and lighten the mood so everyone felt relaxed enough to be in character, both while writing and while acting. I'm sure games like these could be of use in any subject area, if for nothing more than simply unifying the class into a fun-loving team of happy collaborative learners.

Hope these help! Enjoy! :D