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Kelly Mangan

EDN 303

2 September 2010

20 Websites

 Software utilities
o http://www.techmynd.com/This website is useful in that it contains free computer
downloads, security, and tips. Techmynd is extremely helpful because it seems to guide
a person through all of the questions and issues regarding computers.
o http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/Puzzlemaker is a great website because it
allows people to create puzzles using his/her own word lists or problems. It allows
teachers to create puzzles such as word searches, math puzzles, and criss-crosses.
o http://free.avg.com/us-en/company-profile Provides anti-virus software to homes and
businesses. It contains free anti-virus software.
o http://www.teachade.com/FreeSocialNetworkingSites.do Teacherade is a networking
site specifically designed for people who have a serious interest in education. Members
can create groups, send messages and connect just like any other social networking
group.
o http://www.teachersnetwork.org/Teachersnetwork is a website that is geared towards
having teachers come together to help improve student learning in public schools.
Some features are lesson plans, daily classroom specials, online courses, and videos for
teachers.
 Middle School Math and Science
o http://www.learn-with-math-games.com/middle-school-math-activities.html Provides
games and tools to help students understand math concepts in and out of the
classroom.
o http://www.mmmproject.org/index.html Allows teachers to visit middle math
classrooms through the web through video lessons. Teachers are able to discuss
content and strategies with other teachers online. The goal is to help other teachers
and create a better learning environment.
o http://sciencespot.net/ Science spot is a helpful website in that it contains all kinds of
resources for science teachers. It includes lesson plans, science trivia, science project
ideas, and fun science games.
o http://www.homeworkspot.com/ Provides help for students, teachers and parents in all
subjects. Helps student with their homework and also grants them access to certain
libraries and museums for free.
o http://msteacher.org/This website contains lessons with topics and concepts for all
areas of math and science for teachers.
 Virtual Tours
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o http://www.learner.org/resources/series140.html Provides videos that give information

about all subject areas. They help teachers by explaining more effective ways of sharing
knowledge. All of the videos are free to watch online and they can also be purchased.
o http://teachershare.scholastic.com/ Teachers come together and post their lesson plans
to share with other teachers. Teachers are able to share classroom resources through
posts.
o http://www.theteachersguide.com/virtualtours.html Does virtual tours of Museums and
Exhibits. Would be helpful in working at a school that does not have the ability to go on
field trips. Also, it is another way to make learning more fun and interactive.
o http://www.microsoft.com/education/teachers/guides/default.aspx Contains videos
that help teachers use Microsoft tools to create a more engaging and exciting classroom
environment.
o http://www.sldirectory.com/teachf/mathteach.html Includes lesson plans, worksheets,
and videos that all help Middle School Math teachers enhance learning in and out of the
classroom.
 Other
o http://www.mathematicallycorrect.com/This website is devoted to discussing the issues
of the new math curriculum in schools today. It is a helpful resource because it brings a
different perspective about curriculums today and it stresses the importance of basic
skills in math education.
o http://mathforum.org/The leading online resource for improving math learning and
teaching. It provides math help, math resources and tools, math problems and puzzles,
and discussion areas.
o http://www.nctm.org/The purpose of this website is to ensure that teachers of all math
levels are doing their best to provide the best math education for students. It includes
reviews of math texts, lessons and activities, and all kinds of other important resources
for a math teacher.
o http://4teachers.org/A website that helps teachers integrate technology into the
classroom by providing online tools and resources. It can be very useful as a teacher in
today’s society because of the new world of technology that surrounds us.
o http://www.mygradebook.com/ Provides access to a teachers online grade book from
any computer. Mygradebook.com allows teachers to create reports, track attendance,
and make online quizzes and tests.