Technology resources for substitute teachers in the School District of Philadelphia.

1. Substitute Teachers:Top TenTechnology Resources

2. School District of Phila. # 1 Help Desk 215-400-5555 helpdesk@philasd.org

3. Free Printable Resources http://www.abcteach.com/ Thousands of free activities and worksheets Custom worksheet generators Teaching Extras – posters, certificates, flash cards, etc. Subscription available, but not required # 2

4. Internet4classrooms # 3 http://www.internet4classrooms.com Grade Level Help (K – 8) Skillbuilders Links for K – 12 teachers, students, and parents Online Practice Modules Daily Dose of the Web (Brain Teasers, Question of the Day) Links for K-12 teachers: Lesson Plans, Early Childhood, Elementary, High School, Exceptional Children

5. Teachnology http://www.teach-nology.com Lesson Plans by Subject Printables – flash cards, bulletin boards, calendars, mazes, labels, word searches, bookmarks, etc. Rubric Generator Many free resources, subscriptions also available, providing additional access # 4

6. LearnOutLoud Registration required (free) www.learnoutloud.com Online videos Example – Animal Planet video podcasts, Dragonfly TV from PBS Kids Download (preferred) or streaming video Podcasts U.S. Presidents Podcast (audio) Audio Books and other resources available Some videos are from YouTube, blocked by the district # 5

7. Teacher Tube www.teachertube.com Search for videos Mark as favorites (e.g., The Underground Railroad) Post comments # 6

8. Educational Technology Website http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/e/etg/ From SDP homepage, click sitemap to locate Educational Technology Related Resources on left nav bar (Daily/Monthly Links) eLearning – Web-based curriculum support Many other technology resources # 7

9. Instructional Management System (SchoolNet) User name and password required Log in from SDP homepage (www.philasd.org) Teachers can access student information: address, phone, academic record, attendance, behavior, standardized test scores, benchmark scores, etc. Online curriculum, online Teacher Guides for textbooks, student textbooks Take a brief tour # 8

10. IMS(without user name and password) http://phila.schoolnet.com/ Click Welcome Teachers and Staff Click Classroom Technology Connections Resources for all grade levels and curriculum areas http://sdptechconnect.pbworks.com http://qzabteachers.wikispaces.com/ http://phillytc.wikispaces.com/ Click Welcome Students to access student texts and resources

11. Discovery Education Available through the IMS (SchoolNet) Videos on Demand Search by subject area or by grade level Full length or video clips Download or streaming video # 9

12. SDP Podcasts A podcast is an audio file that can be accessed online, and downloaded to an iPod or mp3 player. They may also include graphics and video. www.podcast.phila.k12.pa.us Mostly produced by students with faculty sponsors. Listen from site or through iTunes. Search available from individual school pages. Demonstrate playing selected podcasts. # 10

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14. Educational Technology Group Fran Newberg, Executive Director Paula Don, Director Robert Karl (rkarl@philasd.org) And the rest of the department are available to provide technology support

15. Slideshare Share PowerPoint presentations www.slideshare.net This presentation can be found on Slideshare Search for substitute teachers

16. Additional ResourcesThinkfinity http://etoolbox.wikispaces.com/thinkfinity http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx Lesson plans, homework help, book lists, and more! Partners with NCTM, NCTE, International Reading Association, Smithsonian Museum, etc.

17. Additional Resources http://www.educational-freeware.com/ Provides reviews and links to resources such as: http://www.starfall.com/ - comprehension and phonics http://www.nasa.gov - space games for kids http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html- Math arcade game http://www.howstuffworks.com- explains how things work

18. Additional Resources Educational Origami http://edorigami.wikispaces.com Many resources for 21st Century skills How to get started with Web 2.0 applications Delicious VoiceThread Google Maps Wikispaces Mixbook

19. Additional Resources SEN Teacher – Resources for Special Needs Teachers (although available to anyone) http://www.senteacher.org Printables tab Math, English, General Certificate Maker, Handwriting practice sheets, Clock activities Many links and downloads, including info on disabilities