1. Substitute Teachers:Top TenTechnology Resources

2. School District of Phila.
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Help Desk
215-400-5555
helpdesk@philasd.org
3. Free Printable Resources
http://www.abcteach.com/
Thousands of free activities and worksheets
Custom worksheet generators
Teaching Extras posters, certificates, flash cards, etc.
Subscription available, but not required
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4. Internet4classrooms
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http://www.internet4classrooms.com
Grade Level Help (K 8) Skillbuilders
Links for K 12 teachers, students, and parents
Online Practice Modules
Daily Dose of the Web (Brain Teasers, Question of the Day)
Links for K-12 teachers: Lesson Plans, Early Childhood, Elementary, High School, Exceptional Children
5. Teachnology
http://www.teach-nology.com
Lesson Plans by Subject
Printables flash cards, bulletin boards, calendars, mazes, labels, word searches, bookmarks, etc.
Rubric Generator
Many free resources, subscriptions also available, providing additional access
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6. LearnOutLoud
Registration required (free)
www.learnoutloud.com
Online videos
Example Animal Planet video podcasts, Dragonfly TV from PBS Kids
Download (preferred) or streaming video
Podcasts
U.S. Presidents Podcast (audio)
Audio Books and other resources available
Some videos are from YouTube, blocked by the district
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7. Teacher Tube
www.teachertube.com
Search for videos
Mark as favorites (e.g., The Underground Railroad)
Post comments
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8. Educational Technology Website
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/e/etg/
From SDP homepage, click sitemap to locate Educational Technology
Related Resources on left nav bar (Daily/Monthly Links)
eLearning Web-based curriculum support
Many other technology resources
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9. Instructional Management System (SchoolNet)
User name and password required
Log in from SDP homepage (www.philasd.org)
Teachers can access student information: address, phone, academic record, attendance, behavior, standardized test scores, benchmark scores, etc.
Online curriculum, online Teacher Guides for textbooks, student textbooks
Take a brief tour
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10. IMS(without user name and password)
http://phila.schoolnet.com/
Click Welcome Teachers and Staff
Click Classroom Technology Connections
Resources for all grade levels and curriculum areas
http://sdptechconnect.pbworks.com
http://qzabteachers.wikispaces.com/
http://phillytc.wikispaces.com/
Click Welcome Students to access student texts and resources
11. Discovery Education
Available through the IMS (SchoolNet)
Videos on Demand
Search bysubject area or by grade level
Full length or video clips
Download or streaming video
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12. SDP Podcasts
A podcast is an audio file that can be accessed online, and downloaded to an iPod or mp3 player. They may also include graphics and video.
www.podcast.phila.k12.pa.us
Mostly produced by students with faculty sponsors.
Listen from site or through iTunes.
Search available from individual school pages.
Demonstrate playing selected podcasts.
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13. Why Use Technology?
Engage Me
14. Educational Technology Group
Fran Newberg, Executive Director
Paula Don, Director
Robert Karl (rkarl@philasd.org)
And the rest of the department are available to provide technology support
15. Slideshare
Share PowerPoint presentations
www.slideshare.net
This presentation can be found on Slideshare
Search for substitute teachers
16. Additional ResourcesThinkfinity
http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/thinkfinity
http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx
Lesson plans, homework help, book lists, and more!
Partners with NCTM, NCTE, International Reading Association, Smithsonian Museum, etc.
17. Additional Resources
http://www.educational-freeware.com/
Provides reviews and links to resources such as:
http://www.starfall.com/ - comprehension and phonics
http://www.nasa.gov - space games for kids
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html- Math arcade game
http://www.howstuffworks.com- explains how things work
18. Additional Resources
Educational Origami
http://edorigami.wikispaces.com
Many resources for 21st Century skills
How to get started with Web 2.0 applications
Delicious
VoiceThread
Google Maps
Wikispaces
Mixbook
19. Additional Resources
SEN Teacher Resources for Special Needs Teachers (although available to anyone)
http://www.senteacher.org
Printables tab
Math, English, General
Certificate Maker, Handwriting practice sheets, Clock activities
Many links and downloads, including info on disabilities