There is all sorts of new and exciting ways to use technology in your classroom, and one of the easiest things to do is use the internet and the interesting sites on there. One resourceful website that I have come across is
PBS Teachers. PBS Teachers is an interactive website that allows for all types of possibilities.
One of the great things on PBS Teachers is once you sign up you can be involved in discussions; these discussions can
connect you to different resources to talk to like TV/radio stations, PBS, and to any teachers that have signed up on PBS Teachers. The part that is designated for teachers to talk to one another breaks up the conversation based on the subject the teacher is trying to get ideas on. When focusing on a specific unit/topic it is easy to go into these discussions and find what you are looking for; if you were looking for a
lesson about government it is easy to go into the social studies section and search around and even be able to find something that includes more technology within the lesson that other teachers have used as well.
PBS Teachers is also broken down by grade levels to share content and subject information. When you click on the different grades you can tell they are changing because above your information yellow box the writing utensils will change; they go from
chalk to
crayons to
color pencils to
drawing pencils to
pens. For second grade there are so many different tools available to make sure all students get the best education possible. In second grade they are discussing elections and the importance of voting. Through PBS Teachers there are many ideas on how to bring a lesson about elections into the classroom, including a lesson called
If I Were President which includes art skills and thinking and reasoning skills.
PBS KIDS in the Classroom is another resource; this resource is series that how been show on TV or the Web and they help reinforce ideas and lessons that we continue to teach to our students.
Wilson & Ditch help with social studies because they can help describe diversity to the students and open up much bigger conversations within the classroom. By using cartoons in the classroom you can relate to the students with things they actually enjoy and so learning can continue to be exciting and enjoyable. PBS Teachers is a great resource that can really help you in the classroom, and it is always important to be aware of the good resources that are out there. Through PBS Teachers you are able to chat with other teachers, get ideas to teach in your classroom, and open up a whole network of ways to continue to keep your class a fun environment that all students want to be a part of. So what are you waiting for, become a part of PBS Teachers today!
There is all sorts of new and exciting ways to use technology in your classroom, and one of the easiest things to do is use the internet and the interesting sites on there. One resourceful website that I have come across is PBS Teachers. PBS Teachers is an interactive website that allows for all types of possibilities. 
PBS Teachers is also broken down by grade levels to share content and subject information. When you click on the different grades you can tell they are changing because above your information yellow box the writing utensils will change; they go from chalk to crayons to color pencils to drawing pencils to pens. For second grade there are so many different tools available to make sure all students get the best education possible. In second grade they are discussing elections and the importance of voting. Through PBS Teachers there are many ideas on how to bring a lesson about elections into the classroom, including a lesson called If I Were President which includes art skills and thinking and reasoning skills. 
PBS KIDS in the Classroom is another resource; this resource is series that how been show on TV or the Web and they help reinforce ideas and lessons that we continue to teach to our students. Wilson & Ditch help with social studies because they can help describe diversity to the students and open up much bigger conversations within the classroom. By using cartoons in the classroom you can relate to the students with things they actually enjoy and so learning can continue to be exciting and enjoyable. PBS Teachers is a great resource that can really help you in the classroom, and it is always important to be aware of the good resources that are out there. Through PBS Teachers you are able to chat with other teachers, get ideas to teach in your classroom, and open up a whole network of ways to continue to keep your class a fun environment that all students want to be a part of. So what are you waiting for, become a part of PBS Teachers today!
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