Many of the tools that are used in school, have web components that offer extended reference materials, lesson activities, and food for thought about integrating technology, communication, collaboration and media tools in education.
The following are suggestions for further reading and references to explore.
Reference |
Description |
Promethean Planet |
An interactive online community of Promethean Board users sharing tips, tricks and lesson plans. |
SmartTech |
Smart offers a large area of teacher resources and lessons to explore. |
Discovery Educator Network |
A rich resource full of tips on using media in the classroom. There are many class activities to try. |
NetTrekker Village |
A community of educators sharing best practice ideas. |
Computer Basics |
A reference list of sites geared toward grades 1-6. |
Microsoft for Education |
A collection of tips, lesson plans and resources for integrating technology in the classroom. |
Interactive White Board Teaching Resources |
A list of resources focusing on using Interactive White Boards in the classroom. |
| Resources for Teaching Information and Technology Literacy |
A list of resources on Website evaluation, copyright and fair use, and information and technology Literacy |
| Moodle |
BPS uses moodle, a course management system, to support student learning and teacher professional development. This resource is available to all staff K-12. |
| BrainPop |
Brain Pop is available during the school day and provides video and interactive activities. |
| Atomic Learning |
Atomic learning is a web service available to students and staff at BIS and BHS. It has short how to tutorials on the software and programs available to students and staff. |
BCAS |
BCAS is the scope and pacing of the Barnstable Public Schools Math and English Language Arts programs for grades K through 4 |
