The Teaching Channel is a great resource for new teachers. The site is full of resources and information on best practices, but my personal fav are the videos. As a new teachers, so many of us want to jump in and plan awesome activities like trials, seminars, close readings, reading groups, etc. However, it can be intimidating to teach using a structure you have never seen or used before. The Teaching Channel is full of videos that show some of the most popular teacher structures out there. You are also able to search by content, grade, and topic.
Edshelf is a great place if you are looking for a new digital tool, but aren't quite sure where to go. The site operates like Pinterest, linking you to various resources from around the internet. The added benefit of Edshelf is the ability to conduct searches. The site allows you to search for tools, apps, and sites by narrowing down grade level, platform, subject, and more. When I am looking for something new, Edshelf is always a great place to start.
I don't to say too much about Pinterest, because I know so many people are already familiar with it. However, I do want to encourage everyone to use it. I find that most people hear Pinterst and think wedding planning and crafts, but it is a great PD tools for us teachers. There are tons of resources and examples available online and it is a great place to network with others. I also love how you can organize information. I keep separate boards for each of the civilizations we study. Check it out if you haven't already, and see my boards via the icon below.
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