Annotated List of Ten High-Quality Web Resources
Mathematics
Teachers Education Resources
About.com's website for
mathematics teachers. Includes teaching ideas and warm up ideas on
specific courses such as algebra and calculus. Also provides links to
teaching in other content areas such as foreign language, science, and special
education.
Kathy
Schrock's Guide for Educators
An informative resource for teachers for teaching tools, lesson plans, links
to other educational websites. It also has sections for special education
and a search option for specific topics.
Illuminations
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
The National Council of Mathematics Teachers' website for mathematics
teachers and students of all grades. It offers pre-made multimedia lesson
plans, as well as NCTM guidelines for teaching math. For students it
offers interactive and informative activities on math concepts for grades K-12.
Educational Supplies for
Students and Teachers
A website sponsored by Office Depot offering supplies for teachers at all
grade levels such as art paper, globes, and even playground equipment. It
also provides products for students and parents who visit the
website.
The National Education Association's website provides all teachers with a plethora of information on such topics as education rallies, education-related news events, and information for future teachers. It gives updated information on current educational concerns such as vouchers, school safety, and class size. Finally, it offers the option to read about good things in the user's local school district.
Math Central
A website designed for K-12 mathematics teachers. Allows teachers to
talk and share ideas and lesson plans. Also gives teachers a place to have
their questions answered. Finally, it presents many ideas or examples of
projects or math enrichment activities.
Maryland State Department
of Education
State of Maryland's home for news about public and non-public schools,
educational programs, and data on teaching standards, early learning, programs,
and special education and technology standards. Great resources for
parents and teachers alike.
International Society for
Technology in Education
ISTE is a nonprofit professional organization promoting the appropriate use of
educational technology in K-12. The site serves as a guidance to
integrating technology. Members receive several benefits such as discounts
on books and subscriptions to educational periodicals. Membership is not
free. Many links to educational resource websites are also
provided.
Guide to School Improvement
in Maryland
This website is a guide for parents and teachers on how Maryland is
improving school performance. There are guides for understanding how data
is analyzed, as well as what the current state education standards are and how
to interpret them. It also keeps updated material on new education
programs, such as the High School Assessment.
Teaching Jobs and
Resources
This is a great website for researching teaching jobs in any part of the
country. There is also a resume' bank where teachers can upload their
resume's for employers to view them. The resume' bank is also great for
employers who want to put up ads for teachers. Finally, there are many
links to education organizations and teacher resource websites.
Maryland Teacher Technology Standards
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Indicators |
Outcomes |
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Information
Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively.
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1.
Identify,
locate, retrieve, and differentiate among a variety of electronic
sources of information using technology. 2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose. |
Integrating
Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction
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1.
Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most
appropriate 2.
Select and apply research-based practices for integrating
technology into instruction. |
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