This Message Center is organized and operated by David Vitale I'm sure you have your tried and true applications for the tablet that are your "go to" resources for teaching and learning, but linked below is a rather extensive list of applications that are sure to appeal to learners from all interest areas.  Some might be familiar; others new.  Take a look and add to your tool box. 


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posted September 13, 2012 | comments
The district has adopted Fastt Math, a Scholastic computer-based fact fluency intervention that works with the Scholastic Achievement Manager (SAM) to monitor the growth of students' computational skills.  Student data and feedback from staff indicates that fact fluency remains an area of needed emphasis for a certain percentage of our student population.  Each student with an account will work for 10 minutes per day in a customized computer-based … more »

posted November 18, 2011 | comments

Background:

Nearly 50 teachers completed a 4 day workshop in 2007 that focused on CGI Math.  The workshop generated a lot of discussion in each of our elementary schools about current and future mathematics instruction in our district.  Part of this discussion is centered on Everyday Mathematics as a curriculum that promotes problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills in students while developing important foundational skills.

Everyday Mathematics emphasizes the

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posted July 13, 2011

There are literally thousands out there, but these are some that WUSD teachers have shared over time. 

General Resources:

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Common Errors in English
180 Technology Tips
How Stuff Works
Annenberg Media
Smithsonian Institution

LiveScience
Open Library
Library of Congress

Mathway (step by step solutions to problems)
Create a Graph
Technology in Education Resource Center
Gapminder (statistical representations)
Footnote (historical documents)
Teaching That Makes Sense (great resources for writing)

Language Translation Resources:

Babelfish

Music-Related Resources:Musical

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posted July 1, 2011

Many of you have relied on the C&I Department in the past to equip you with materials and resources that help you make sensible decisions in the classroom.  Linked below is the WUSD Resource Center giving you access to books, videos, and other materials related to professional growth, teaching and learning.  Some of the listed items you see can be yours to keep.  Most of the others are available

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posted March 17, 2011
Linked here is a Skyward Quick Reference Guide that contains helpful tips and reminders for how to perform basic functions within the program. 

Of course, tutorials are also available from your main screen within Skyward.  Just click on the link that says, you guessed it, View Tutorial.

posted July 30, 2008

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