Technology Resources:
Easy, free, web resources that help students learn, complete assignment, understand academic concepts, and be more independent.


What is the student Struggling With? 
Website(s) That Can Help:  
Cool things about it!
Formating essays, stories, poems.

Reading
comprehension (remembering what they have read)

Staying Organized

Read, Write, Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/
a) Templates that systematically show students how to write essays, poems, and how to use graphic organizers.
b) Can practice reading comprehension in FUN ways: creating character playing cards, comic books, etc.
c) Timeline template can be used to help students keep their assignment/tests/due dates in order.
Doing Research KidsClick
http://www.kidsclick.org

Naturescapes
http://eduscapes.com/nature/

Google Kids
http://www.squirrelnet.com/search/Google_SafeSearch.asp

Symbol World
http://www.symbolworld.org/index.htm
-Categorized research topics: age appropriate, created and approved by librarians

-Multilevel resources related to plants, animals, and habitats.


-Wide variety, age appropriate


-Board Maker symbols included.
Understanding Math The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/

Illuminations: Activities
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx
Visually displays math concepts, multilevel

Proof-Reading


Reading Grade Level Text
Natural Reader
http://www.naturalreaders.com/index.htm

Baen Free Library
www.baen.com/library

Literature Project
http://www.literatureproject.com/ 
-This text to speech website allows a student to hear what they have written so they can check for mistakes.
-Allows student to hear text they may not be able to read=ACCESS to the Literature
Staying Motivated!! ClassTools
http://www.classtools.net
Educational Games!!!!!!