Tune into Tech

Technology has changed the way educators teach and how students learn.  Digital databases and educational websites allow access to literally thousands of sources and the flexibility for teachers to engage students and meet the individual needs of their diverse learners.  Here are just a few tried and true sites for students that make the list of ERG’s favorites.

http://www.starfall.com  – Starfall is a wonderful user friendly website for emergent readers and writers.

http://www.abcmouse.com  – ABC Mouse provides a free login for teachers and offers many quality activities for young learners.  Students can create their own avatars and journey through a number of learning paths.

http://www.tumblebooks.com/  – Tumblebooks has a variety of wonderful interactive literature and offers teachers a free trial.

http://storynory.com – Storynory offers a variety of free audio stories and eBooks online.

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/character-scrapbook – Scholastic has activities – like the character scrapbook – where students can create and analyze characters and much more.

http://ngexplorer.cengage.com/ngyoungexplorer/  – National Geographic Young Explorers shares the online magazine issues and much more.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr – Dance Mat Typing focuses on keyboarding skills.

http://gws.ala.org  – Great Websites for Kids is sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children and has a variety of learning games and quality research sites.

http://www.brainpop.com  – Brainpop is a great Social Studies connection and offers a free trial for teachers.

http://www.education.com/games/educational – In their words – “Educational games galore!”

http://www.pbskids.com – Educational games, videos, activities, and more.

http://kids.usa.gov/science/index.shtml – Great activities and science videos.

http://www.earthrangers.com – Earth Rangers is a kids’ conservation website that encourages kids to connect with the world around them.

http://jmathpage.com – Johnnie’s Math Page has great math games for all ages.

http://mrnussbaum.com/educational-games-for-kids – Mr. Nussbaum’s page has a variety of games and practice activities for all areas of the curriculum and all ages.

http://www.bbcco.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml – Science Clips has wonderful science games and videos that explore a variety of science concepts.

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ – Ben’s Guide shares info about our country and its history.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ – Kids Health is a great resource for health topics for students.

These are just a few of the many quality resources available to enhance learning.  As we embrace the innovations of technology, we are able to support, encourage, and empower students’ learning.  We hope you will share some of your favorite learning sites with us.