Tired of students procrastinating to start on projects….Student Project Planning Sheet Sometimes when students are working on projects, they know what they have to do but they have a difficult time organizing their thoughts. Other times, the project itself is overwhelming so they procrastinate on getting started. Student Benefits This[Read more]
By now, school should have started for most of you. I figured now would be as good of a time as ever to share a few back to school tips with you to hopefully help your year run a little smoother and to cut down on early burn out. 1. [Read more]
With so many schools terminating the FACS Program all together, it seems only natural to promote your program and the importance of its existence within your school and community. Today, we will be looking at some fun and creative ways of promoting your FACS program. Let’s help ensure that the[Read more]
Each year, most teachers are given a budget and are then to decide what would be some materials that would be beneficial and useful in their classrooms. Sometimes, it is not always so easy to decide or determine what you need. And of course, if you do have a wish[Read more]
If you are even slightly interested in going digitial in your classroom, check out the following downloadable samples below of cd covers and labels. They are just templates but they are downloadable in word and editable so you can change them in any way that you like. If you are using templates such[Read more]
Website: http://www.donorschoose.org/ Uses: I only thought appropriate to end this 31 days of tools with something a little more interesting. Donors choose is a website that allows you to post lists of materials needed for your classroom or specific projects and donors are given the opportunity to choose which classes/projects[Read more]
Website: http://wiggio.com/ Uses: This website allows you to create a central communications hub for whatever you need, mainly FCCLA. With this resource you can hold virtual meetings, share calendars, take polls/votes, send mass email/text messages, share files, plan projects, assign tasks and much, much more. I can’t even explain all[Read more]
Website: http://www.educreations.com/ Uses: This is an ipad/ipod/iphone app that can be used as an interactive whiteboard to record videos/sound of lessons & activities. Great for teaching new concepts and allowing students to have access later and outside of the classroom for further review and to help them complete additional assignments/homework. Decreate[Read more]
Website: http://www.photoscape.org/ps/main/index.php Uses: This free downloadable software allows users to edit pictures, create photo collages, comic strips, videos and a tons more. If you haven’t noticed, most of the resources are all about allowing your students to reach and/or show their full potential when completing class assignments. The more creative they[Read more]
Website: http://www.homestyler.com/ Uses: Get ready to get your students some real hands on experience in your interior design classes. Homestyler allows you and your students to design rooms with templates easy for use. Your student’s projects will never be the same! Take it out for a spin yourself.
