General Resources Links
*Note: Most of these web sites are from Timothy Hopkins' book 1001 Best Websites for Educators, 3rd ed. (Westminster, CA: Teacher Created Resources, 2005). These sites were selected for their comprehensiveness, ease of use, and usefulness for the greatest number of staff members. However, there are many quality web sites for educators Hopkins recommends that are not listed here. If you are interested in finding more resources on these topics or others, please visit the library media center where you can view Hopkins' book and/or talk to the library media specialist about your specific resource needs.
General Teaching Resources
Get Set--Ideas for Teachers and Trainers
www.iage.com/section2.html
Educator's Reference Desk
http://www.eduref.org/
EduHound.com
www.eduhound.com/
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
The above four sites are web portals that provide links to a wide range of teaching-related web sites.
United Streaming
www.unitedstreaming.com
A searchable database of video clips on a wide variety of curriculum-related topics that educators can either show live or download for later use. A very helpful and fun tool to use!
Passcode: D34C-1DFD
Curriculum, Instruction, and Instructional Technology
www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/ls.html
This site provides a list of the New York State Standards for all subjects and grade levels.
Lessons Plans Page
www.lessonplanspage.com/
This site allows teachers to search for lesson plans by subject area and grade level.
New York Public Library Services to Teachers Page
www.nypl.org/branch/services/teachers.html
This site enables teachers to access many of the education-related databases to which NYPL subscribes, and to browse the numerous educational web sites and other resources NYPL recommends for educators.
New York Times Learning Network
www.nytimes.com/learning/
This site enables teachers to integrate the news into their curriculum through lesson plans, crossword puzzles, and discussion questions.
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
MyT4L
myt4l.com/
actden Digital Education Network
www.actden.com/
www4teachers
www.4teachers.org/
The above three sites provide many technology tools to help teachers incorporate technology into their classrooms and curricula, such as tutorials for various software applications (FrontPage, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint); guides/courses for creating and implementing technology-based projects with students; online programs for creating rubrics, graphic organizers, calendars, and quizzes; and professional development resources on topics such as assistive technology and bilingual education.
Teaching and Learning on the WWW
www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tl/
This site is devoted to promoting educators' ability to incorporate the Web into their teaching practices. By using the search functions on the left side bar, you can find a plethora of web sites that will help you integrate online applications into your curriculum.
tech.Learning
www.techlearning.com/
This site provides valuable tips and information on how to perform diverse technology-related tasks and use various technological devices and software applications. To start your search, I recommend clicking on Teachers underneath the site's header and exploring the topics in Regular Features.
Creating Web Pages Resources
For Beginners:
WebGenies
www.webgenies.co.uk
WebMonkey for Kids
webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/kids/lessons/index.html
webTeacher
www.webteacher.org/winexp/indextc.html
The above three sites use simple language and graphics to both introduce users to the concepts associated with building web pages and to take you through the steps of creating a simple web page. Although the first two sites are intended for children, I found their simplicity and ease of navigation helpful in gaining a working knowledge of web site building. Also, check out the Web Worksheet Wizard on the www4teachers site listed above.
For more advanced web page developers:
Writing HTML
www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/tut/
W3Schools
www.w3schools.com/
These two sites provide tutorials on web-building tools that enable users to enhance and customize their web pages for specific goals and/or needs. The first site just covers HTML and provides links to more sophisticated web-building resources, while the second site offers a plethora of tutorials on more advanced web-building applications, like Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript.
Research/Reference Resources
American Fact Finder
factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
Sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau, this site offers a wealth of factual information, such as population estimates, community fact sheets, and maps.
Bartleby.com
www.bartleby.com
This site provides access to a number of important reference resources, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, style and usage guides, and much, much more.
Best Information on the Net
library.sau.edu/bestinfo/alpha.htm
Intended to facilitate students' ability to find information on specific research topics, this site provides numerous web links for a wide range of popular paper topics.
LibrarySpot
www.libraryspot.com/
This invaluable information center offers links to a broad range of ready reference resources--libraries, almanacs, associations--for a variety of needs, such as maps, statistics, and public records.
Research and Documentation Online
www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
This site shows how to cite sources in the following formats: MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style/Turabian, and Council of Biology Editors.
Webopedia
www.pcwebopedia.com/
This site provides access to an online dictionary of computer and Internet technology terms. Just what we all need!
Test Prep
Regents Exam Prep Center
regentsprep.org/
This site provides content reviews, practice tests, study checklists, study and test taking tips, and additional resources to prepare students for all areas of the Regent Exam.
Test Taking Strategies
www.byu.edu/stlife/cdc/learning/strategy.php
This site provides users with tips and practice tests for answering various types of test questions.