Archive for the ‘classroom’ Category
The Free Virtual Classroom on WiZiQ
WiZiQ’s Free Virtual classroom at http://www.wiziq.com/Virtual_Classroom.aspx offers state-of-the-art free Web conferencing and Web2.0 education features for meeting, teaching and learning online. The Virtual Classroom facilitates real-time online collaboration and interaction using whiteboard, video and audio chat, and document sharing including PDF, and Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Feedback is that the free Virtual Classroom on WiZiQ works better than expensive commercial options like Adobe Connect, Webex, Elluminate, Marratech etc. and WiZiQ is very focused on further developing the web-based tool with exceptionally easy-to-use & intuitive controls, and perfect usability options for education users.
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What program should I use to edit movies to use in my classroom?
I am looking to cut out certain scenes/language in various movies to use along with lessons in my classroom. Are there any good, LEGAL, programs I can use?
windows movie maker is pretty good if you have windows… it should come already installed just check your all programs list.
Classroom Management tips for larger classes?
I will be starting my student teaching starting in August. I will be teaching High School English. Normal class size at the school where I teach is 11 students. This semester I will have more than 25 students.
I am rather short, and I have a naturally soft voice, which are challenges I must overcome as a future teacher. I am excited about the experience, but I thought I would ask for tips anyway.
Does anyone have any suggestions for classroom management/lesson planning?
I think it’s important not to try and shout over a rowdy classroom… if they out shout you/ignore you, you will lose any respect they may have had for you in seconds. Stand still and silent making eye contact with the trouble makers until they settle down.
Biodiversity – from “The Wild Classroom”
Biodiversity is all around us! In this video we introduce you to the concept of biodiversity. It is more than just the total number of species, however. It describes diversity at all levels from genetic diversity to ecosystem diversity. Yet we are loosing biodiversity. We pose the question, “What can each of us do to help save what is left?” See more and get lesson plans from www.thewildclassroom.com
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How do you decorate a 5th grade math classroom?
I was recently moved from 2nd grade teaching all subjects to 5th grade where I will just be teaching math. Obviously my second grade math stuff will not work in my new 5th grade classroom. Does anyone have any ideas as to somethings I can use to decorate my classroom and make it feel more comfortable(bulletin board ideas, etc.)? If you have pictures I would love to see them. Thanks for your help!
ok well for the past two years,at least one of the classes i was in had a couch/chair that people could sit in.u could have them rotate.go in alphabetical order.preferably buy an old couch or something like that from a yard sale or something.put a number line above the chalkboard to help students.dont go all out,bcuz 5th graders think of themselves very mature and if u over-math-decorate they will think that u think they are 5…let them do fun math activities once in a while too……..HOPE I HELPED!HAVE FUN W/ UR NEW FIFTH GRADERS!
Myst ‘Exile’ in the classroom
Find out more at http://www.TimRylands.com
Teacher Tim Rylands using one of the Myst series of fantasy PC games to improve his pupils use of metaphor and simile
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what is the best site for help with leveling books for a classroom library?
I am trying to start a reader’s workshop in my 3rd grade classroom. I’m having trouble finding websites that have complete lists to help me level my books. Any suggestions?
http://www.hplibrary.org/kids/booklists/gradelevel/thirdgrade.html
How to turn a standard classroom into a world war 1/2 trench?
Hi, i have a open day at my school and my history teacher has asked me to turn a classroom into a trench, how can i do this. I saw Wildern school do the same but i don’t know how exactly i should do it, or what to use. Please could you help ASAP seeing it is this wednesday.
you need to bring sandbags, barbed wire, and machine guns to make a trench.
Brain Rules in the Classroom
Find out what happens when Brain Rule #5 (repeat to remember) is tested in classrooms of third graders. John Medina is the author of “Brain Rules.” http://www.brainrules.net/
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How would you describe a classroom to a blind man?
my friend is blind and he’s never been in a classroom. how would you describe it, like boring, chalkboards on the wall. Thanks.
I am visually impaired as well, and I have two children that are. I can tell you from personal experience that the best way to describe something to me is to give me an idea of what it looks like, tell me about shapes, sounds, and even the feel of something. Touch is one of the best ways to get across what something is like to someone who has vision problems. To touch a chalk board, gives you an idea of the texture and such. Smell is something else I use frequently. The smell of chalk, the classroom in general, all of that is very revelant when it comes to a visually impaired person. I hope this helps and dont be afraid to ask them to describe to you what they "see" you will be very surprised. To take it one step further, while you are showing him, blindfold yourself, it will give you a better idea of what they see.