New websites in Links to Resources

From the Eastern UP ISD - websites that are great for preschool and elementary age kids to learn their ABC's, sounds and how to read. storyplace.org and starfall.com

UP Educational Technology & Business Conference

May 1st at Munising High School. Sponsored by MACUL, Michigan Education Business Assoc. and Michigan Virtual Univ. Click on Post title to link to Program, Registration and Exhibitor information.

Gizmos - Award winning simulations for Math & Science

Gizmos are Technology-enhanced instruction for Grades 3-12 Math and Science. Lessons can be used as-is or can be customized by teachers. Gizmos are correlated to state standards and to leading textbooks.

Click on post title to link to free trial. Click here to link to demo movies.
For more information contact:
Bobby Barron
Regional Director
ExploreLearning
866-882-4141 ext. 260
rbarron@explorelearning.com

Funny video on teaching ratios

Know a math teacher that's looking for another way to teach ratios? Check out this video, it's hilarious. Was shown at MACUL.

Device Descriptions

I've added a document to the Links to Resources titled Device Descriptions.
When we write reports we list everything we discussed/explored with the team and whether its going to be recommended, and why. We've created a short description of common devices so we can copy/paste into the report. It's categorized by type of device; communication, reading/writing tools, etc. You might find it helpful when thinking about tools to try.