Teacher Tools
Thinkfinity
This site pulls lesson plan ideas from many sites, just for educators. This page is easy to use to search for
ideas. I recommend it!
http://thinkfinity.org/EducatorHome.aspx
Survey
Need to take a poll or teach how to categorize? Many applications for use with students and staff.
http://info.zoomerang.com/
Translation Website
Just type in the text and choose the languge. A word to the wise, keep it simple.
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Puzzled?
Create different kinds of puzzles: word searches, cryptograms, dropped tiles, etc.
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com/
What is Information Literacy?
It's a way of doing research that is founded on critical thinking skills. Lesson plans & other excellent info.
http://www.big6.com/
Rubrics - Make your own or use one already created
Rubric Bank
These are holistic rather than analytic and aren't presented in a table format. I suggest copy and pasting onto a WORD document.
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Assessments/Ideas_and_Rubrics/Rubric_Bank/rubric_bank.html
Rubistar
A popular site. Rubrics are set up in a table format. You don't have to sign in, but your access will be limited.
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Discovery
Scroll down to see pre-made choices. Print out or copy and paste onto a WORD document where you can tweak it. No need to login.
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html
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