October 19, 2012
Volume 3 Issue 4
DonorsChoose.org
StopBullying.gov
PBS LearningMedia
SumDog Math Contests
Stay Connected with ISTE
Professional Development Newsletter Archive
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need.
Here's how it works: public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org. Requests range from pencils for a poetry writing unit, to violins for a school recital, to microscope slides for a biology class.
Then, you can browse project requests and give any amount to the one that inspires you. Once a project reaches its funding goal, we deliver the materials to the school.
You'll get photos of your project taking place, a thank-you letter from the teacher, and a cost report showing how each dollar was spent. If you give over $50, you'll also receive hand-written thank-you letters from the students.
At DonorsChoose.org, you can give as little as $1 and get the same level of choice, transparency, and feedback that is traditionally reserved for someone who gives millions. We call it citizen philanthropy.
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
Get tips, facts, toolkits, training materials, and more at the Web site. This inventory includes federal and non-federal training materials, evidence-based program directories, articles, and other resources that you may find helpful in addressing the problem of bullying. Inclusion of non-federal resources in this directory does not imply any endorsement or promotion of the materials. Only non-federal materials that have been nominated and have been verified to meet criteria set out by StopBullying.gov are included. StopBullying.gov does not guarantee the accuracy of any non-federal resource listed.
Web site: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
Having fun with Math the Sumdog way!
Sumdog is a free math site that using fun interactive games to deliver Common Core State Standards. The games are aimed for students grades 1st through 8th grade. What makes Sumdog so great is that it is self-paced learning that covers number operations through to simple algebra. As students answer the math problems Sumdog's learning engine adapts its questions to each student's ability which in turns helps teachers deliver those CCSS and move students to the mastery level.
The games are not tied to specific topics, which I think helps keep kids engaged. Sumdog holds different contests throughout the year from National Wide contest to State Wide contest.
Sumdog will soon be running a free online math contest for our region. This contest was organized with Sandy Dowden at LACOE. Sumdog wants to ensure that the Charter Oak Unified School District is aware that it's taking place!
Click here: http://www.sumdog.com/regions/ca?p=cm2 and find the Covina Schools Contests.
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ISTE advances excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology.
Company Overview
A nonprofit membership organization, ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning, and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK–12 and teacher education.
Description
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education.
ISTE represents more than 100,000 education leaders and emerging leaders throughout the world and informs its members regarding educational issues of national and global scope.
ISTE members include individuals, affiliate organizations, and corporations:
20,000+ individual members
80 affiliate organizations
89 individual member countries
6 affiliate regions worldwide
65 corporations worldwide
ISTE membership is a powerful and meaningful way for educators to connect with peers, to gather in a variety of forums to share the challenges and excitement of teaching, and to be part of a community that leads the transformation of education.
General Information
Learn more at www.iste.org.
The professional development has to give the teachers concrete things that they can go back and do in their classrooms.
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