Pro+Websites

[|Internet Public Library] - I've encountered this resource in all my librarian classes. I have a little trouble with the elementary interface, but I can use it as a fall-back site if I'm stuck on where to go for certain information.

[|Teaching Books] Although this is offered as a database through INSPIRE, I've been steering teachers to it for lit studies. However, I will use this with students to help with their reading choices, comprehension, and perhaps English assignments.

[|BibMe] I usually recommend the References tab in Word documents, but this site allows for ISBN entry for fast bibs. Easy export, and free APA citations as opposed to Fast Bib and Easy BIb.

[|CommonCraft Videos] Such a versatile site - if I need to get a brief explanation on a current concept, or if I need to steer a student or teacher to it because I can't do the one-on-one help at the time, I also encourage students to embed these into their PowerPoint presentations, etc..

[|TED videos] Great, innovative, forward-thinking people present motivating talks and demonstrations, musical performances, etc... Very motivational and quick-grab videos to share.

[|Discovery Education] Web 20.11 for teachers Wow - so many resources here, and they send email alerts to new competitions, offers, videos, I really need to get on this one even more. When I have extra time (ha) I will enter some of my students in the competitions.

[|Thinkport] From Maryland and MIT - extremely useful links and information to virtual field trips, games for education, blow-your-mind activites that incorporate curriculum and technology. Awesome. Why can't we do this in Indiana?

[|Library of Congress] This site could go on many of these tool pages, but I put it here because it offers Professional Development with certficate! opportunities and of course, the learning resources are incredible. We should offer a class strictly on this website.

[|Noodle Tools] From bib help to lesson planning, this educator-designed site has a super-easy interface with tons of different tools to use in classroom or media center. or both!

[|THinkfinity] Well, you can't beat big money to bring you the awesomest video linkage, lessons, and tech tie-ins. Verizon has tons of cash and this site, geared specifically to educators shows it well - great resources.