behind the blackboard-e-learning resources

Interactive websites for YOUR classroom

Elise Liggett and Jessica Puddy.

Behind the Blackboard

Ed Heads – Simple Machines

Uses of Ed Heads- Simple Machines in the classroom:

Teachers can use this as additional tool for children to explore simple machines in everyday environments.

The compound machine level is a good extension for students with a firm grasp on simple machines.

Teachers can assess students understanding by looking at detailed score cards which can be printed after each activity.

Storybird-Collaborative storytelling

READ

CREA

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COLLABORATE

Story Bird‘A new literacy tool for a

new generation’

Storybird classes, created by classroom teachers, enables a more challenging environment for students.

“Assignments” helps to focus the activity and students energy.

Enables development of thematic libraries of students work.

Encourages individual and collaborative work, through

Inspires, empowers, encourages and promotes storytelling and literacy skills.

Behind the BlackboardPodcast:

Interview with Prof. Liggette’