I mentioned in previous posts that podcasts can provide excellent material for professional learning. A one stop shop is the Edreach Network of podcasters. They cover a wide range of categories including the arts but their main focus is on technology and education.
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There are many places online to find lessons, interactive Web sites, simulations, etc. to pull from to design learning activities for students to do in case of school closure. Here are a few.
Web Resources for Learning: PD & ICL - go to the Digital Resources section for media, lessons, interactive sites, etc. iTunes U has resources for primary students. Also take a look for podcasts in iTunes that your students could listen to. Thinking Routines: Look for ways to do the routines virtually using a variety of tools.
Pinterest: You can find all sorts of resources “pinned” by teachers from around the world.
Twitter Hashtags: One can search for hashtags to find resources. Examples are #ELL, #edtech, #french, etc.
WebQuests: WebQuests are terrific structures to support inquiry using online resources. You can find ones posted to the Web and/or create your own. They are project-based and collaborative which helps build community while students are stuck at home.
Looking for new instructional and assessment strategies from innovative teachers? Maybe you are thinking about digital portfolios, using the iPad as a creativity device or maybe using stories to teach math. All of these topics are covered in an excellent Web site created for teachers. The EduSlam best practices video site is a terrific place to learn from other teachers. The curators of the site interview teachers who share their best ideas in less than five minute videos.
