1.  Setting Objectives

Word Processing Applications (MS Word 2003)

• KWHL Chart
  • Using the DRAW tool in MS Word 2003
  • Creating templatesl in MS Word 2003

   

Organizing and Brainstorming software

• U-46 Inspiration and Kidspiration Resources
• Free Online Resource: Bubbl.us

Data Collection Tools Online Surveys

• Zoomerang ( 100 responses per survey , 30 questions per survey , survey responses available for 10 days
• Survey Monkey (100 responses per survey, 10 questions per survey, responses available indefinitely

 

Web Resources

• Standards
  • U-46 Curriculum Roadmap
  • Illinois Learning Standards
  • McREL's compendium of standards (Look at lesson plans)
• Rubrics
  • Rubrics for web lessons (general for rubric development)
  • Rubistar (excellent editable templates for rubric development)
  • TeAchnology Web Portal for Educators
  • Kathy Schrock's Assessment and Rubric Information
  • Landmark Project Rubric Machine for collaborative rubric development

Communication Software

Be sure to follow U-46 policies that ensure student safety:

Web development

Publishing student work and pictures

• Blogs
  • Cindy Blakely's Kindergarten Blog
  • Miss Baker's Biology Blog
  • Elizabeth Fullerton's English IV Webblog
  • Edublog awards (examples of excellent blogs)
  •   Blog Development Resources
    • Blogmeister