...able to leap over tall buildings at a single bound...

KeepVid.com  At my PD, I introduced the online program idesktop.tv, that allows the user to download and save YouTube and Teachertube videos.  Several of the participants mentioned KeepVid as a better alternative.  To all those of you who mentioned KeepVid, you are hereby awarded a virtual gold star.  Not only is it free and allows you an unlimited number of daily downloads but it is very fast.  Try it...you'll like it.

In the SSS watercooler, Ryan Dougher has detailed directions for using KeepVid with Safari.

PreK-8 online math practice keyed to G E's

IXL's math skills are aligned to the 2004 Vermont Grade Level Expectations and the 2003 Vermont Early Learning Standards, providing comprehensive preparation for the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP). With IXL's state standards alignments, you can easily find unlimited practice problems specifically tailored to each required standard.

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

 The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is an NSF supported project that began in 1999 to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis).  Thanks to Patty Kelly (SSS) for reminding me about this great site.

Two wonderful sites that you should explore!

 Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to motivate children to read with phonics. Our systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development. This site was recommended by Theresa Symancyk (HES).

FreeRice is a non-profit website run by the United Nations World Food Program. Our partner is the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.  FreeRice is a wonderful game that enables a donation to be made to the World Food Program (sponsored by the U N).  This site was recommended by Lynda Shannis (HES).

Sept 29th Professional Development Evaluation Form

Before you leave your workshop this afternoon, please fill out the evaluation form.

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Planning for Technology Integration in the Science Classroom with the School 2.0 Etoolkit and Other Resources

WHEN: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 12:30 pm PDT/1:30 pm MDT/2:30 pm CDT/3:30 pm EDT (Duration: 1 hour) COST: FREE, but registration is required Tour the U.S. Department of Education’s etoolkit website with more than 700 free resources to help educators with technology integration in the classroom. Discover resources that will help you and your school or district plan for successful technology implementation into the curriculum and classroom. Also, explore the NSTA Learning Center. You’ll see and experience tools and resources that are designed to help educators identify content knowledge gaps and document their growth toward excellence. The NSTA Learning Center (http://learningcenter.nsta.org) has more than 5,200 electronic resources and tools for science educators’ on-demand professional development.

To register online:  http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e30njvsagdu9861m/a01bage5sqwmy/questions

Vermont Parents' Home Companion & Resource Directory

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont publishes an annual publication called the Vermont Parents' Home Companion and Resource Directory (VPHC) annually, and they are now in their 21st year. VPHC is a parenting guide to child development featuring golden tips for everyday problems and a complete list of local and statewide resources for children and families listed by each county in Vermont. 

Thanks to Jennifer Christoffers, WES school nurse and Frank Treu, WES guidance counselor for providing this information.