Personal Learning Network

There have been several items I have found that not only did I not know about, but I find them very useful now and I am sure as a teacher.

The first would be Symbaloo. A strange name, but a useful resource for anyone in the teaching field. Below is a link to an example of the one I would use in my social studies teachings.

European History Symbaloo

As you can see, there are many icons with different places to which you can extract pertinent information to the desired historical element.

Another resource would have to be Icurio.

Just as this picture suggests, I can use this resource to find anything I or my kids need and do it how I want it. Also, because this site has been researched ahead of time, I do not have to worry about accidently getting a porn site after typing in the Virgin Queen. Plus, my students can make there own files to save in folders so they never lose vital places they have been.

Lastly, Discovery Ed. I love the fact I can make a book come alive to students. This website gives the visual aid that many students appreciate. It enhances the ability to remember certain facts by mentally conceptualizing every form of information that has been attained on a particular question.

Bottom line, I want to provide my students with everything I deem fit to help them excel in every facet I teach. I want every sense to be used, whenever possible, in order to make the best learning environment I can make. So, basically, whatever is out there, be it old school or new, I want to research it and if I feel it will help my classroom, then that is good enough for me!

After all...........

when done right