Education

AskERIC Links to the Educator’s Reference Desk which offers over 2,000 lesson plans, 3,000 links to online education information and an archive of questions and responses.  

Blue Web'n: A Library of Blue Ribbon Learning Sites on the Web "An online library of 2116 outstanding Internet sites categorized by subject, grade level and format."  -- quote from website

Center for Media Literacy An educational organization website "dedicated to promoting and supporting media literacy education as a framework for accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media content, CML works to help citizens, especially the young, develop critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media culture." -- quote from website

Child Care & Early Childhood Education Research Connections "Comprehensive and easily searchable collection of more than 10,000 resources from the many disciplines related to child care and early education." -- quote from website

Children's Literature Web Guide Directory of "Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults" including lists of children's literature awards, official author sites and fan sites.  -- quote from website

Dr. Mac's Amazing Behavior Management Advice Site Tom McIntyre, Professor of Special Education and Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Behavior Disorders at Hunter College of the City University of New York has compiled an entertaining web site that  "offers thousands of tips on managing student behavior, and provides step-by-step directions for implementing a great number of standard interventions.  It also contains a bulletin board on which you can post your disciplinary concerns and receive suggestions from teachers around the world."  -- quote from website

Ed.gov Information about US government policy and resources concerning education.

Education World:  the educator's best friend  A free online resource for educators that includes a search engine for educational Web sites, lesson planning resources, professional development information, an Administrator’s Desk that includes profiles of individuals involved in education, technological integration information, features, articles, columns and employment listings.

ENC online A subscription-based resource for K – 12 Math and Science teachers. “ENC offers math and science educators access to information about more than 27,000 print and multi-media curriculum resources and professional development materials. Web-based resources are only available to paid subscribers.”  --  quote from website

English as Second Language Sites NWACC Library directory of online ESL resources.

ERIC - The Educational Resources Information Center “ERIC provides free access to more than 1.2 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials and, if available, includes links to full text. ERIC is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES).”  -- quote from website

Explorations in Learning & Instruction: the Theory into Practice Database “The Theory Into Practice (TIP) Database contains descriptions of over 50 theories relevant to human learning and instruction. Each description includes the following sections: overview, scope/application, example, principles, and references. Relationships between theories are identified by highlighted text within articles. These relationships can be connections between specific theories or to concepts that underlie a number of theories. The theories are also indexed according to content domain and type of learning.”  -- quote from website

FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence A U.S. Department of Education maintained website that allows easy access to over 1,500 federally supported teaching and learning resources from dozens of federal agencies.  New sites are added regularly and a free RSS feed is available.

The Gateway to Educational Materials “A Consortium effort to provide teachers with quality materials and tools found on federal, state, university, non-profit and commercial Internet sites.”  -- quote from website

Helpful Study Skills Links A website with links to information on time management, test taking, note skills, writing, research papers, citations, study skill surveys, and tests for learning style indicators.  Links for study skills in specific subjects such as biology, chemistry, psychology, theology, economics and ESL are also included.

Homeschooling Information and Resource Pages The website of the Home Education Magazine with links to homeschooling information, resources, newsletters, networking and discussion lists.  Selected articles from the current magazine and archives are accessible without subscription.

Internet Projects Registry A resource provided by Global SchoolNet, an  “international network of 90,000+ online educators, that combines smart teaching ideas with web publishing, video conferencing and other online tools that bridge geographic gaps, allowing young people around the world to learn together.”   A searchable database of all projects is provided as well as links to projects.  – quote from website

LD Online (Learning Disabilities) A website on learning disabilities and ADHA that “features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.”  -- quote from website

Lessons Plans Library A source for lesson plans, clip art, puzzle makers, and links for educators provided by Discovery Education.

The Literacy Web An online resource created at the University of Connecticut “as a tool to assist classroom teachers in their search for best practices in literacy instruction, including the new literacies of Internet technologies.”  Links are provided to “current research and theory,” to “classroom resources that can enhance literacy development,” to professional development sites and to recommended websites for students.  – quotes from website

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) U.S. Department of Education website that provides access to federally collected and analyzed data related to education.

New Teachers Home Page Offers free newsletters, mentor resources, classroom ideas, practical tips, articles and more for beginning teachers; also includes resources for purchase.

New York Times - College Times Highlights articles related to college with special sections for student, faculty and classroom resources.

New York Times Learning Network A free service for students in grades 3-12, their parents and teachers.  The top news stories of the day are made available as well as related student activities, lesson plans for educators, movie guides and online discussions for parents.

PBS Teachers: Resources for the Classroom “Multimedia resources and professional development for America’s preK-12 educators.” – quote from website

Peterson's Colleges and Universities Provides informational links to colleges, universities, graduate schools, online and continuing educational resources, private schools, and K-12 schools.

School Psychology Resources Online A directory of resources for psychologists, parents and educators with links to information sites on disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more.

Smithsonian Education “The central education website of the Smithsonian Institution” with “information and resources for educators, families, and students.” – quotes from website

SparkNotes "Help[s] students learn and practice basic skills, write a paper, study for a test and achieve their academic goals." -- quote from website

Teachers' Domain Multimedia resources designed for science and social science classrooms; includes online courses for professional development.

Teaching English in the Two-Year College "Publishes theoretical and practical articles on composition, developmental studies, technical and business communication, literature, creative expression, language, and the profession." -- quote from website. To access: Click “Institutional IP Access” under the "My NCTE Page" section; then select this title in the "My Journals Online" box in the bottom left corner. (If you are off-campus, go to the library tab in My NWACC Connection and click "Online Journals" in the "Find Articles: Online Databases" section. Follow the instructions under the link for this title.)

U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Postsecondary Education With a mission to increase access to quality postsecondary education, the OPE award winning website features information on financial aid, grants, policy, programs, research and statistics.  The site includes links to state departments of education, colleges, universities, other government web resources and libraries.

U.S. News.com - Education Current education information accessible through articles, blogs, and links.  Student resources include college rankings, school directories, scholarship search tools, tuition planners, and student loan finder.

Web English Teacher “Presents the best of K-12 English / Language Arts teaching resources: lesson plans, WebQuests, videos, biography, e-texts, criticism, jokes, puzzles, and classroom activities.”  -- quote from website

What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching An online book by Amy DePaul of the U.S. Department of Education.  Winners of the First Class Teacher Award answered key questions about their first year teaching through open discussions and essays which are featured in this publication.

World Lecture Hall “World Lecture Hall publishes links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to deliver course materials in any language. Some courses are delivered entirely over the Internet. Others are designed for students in residence. Many fall somewhere in between. In all cases, they can be visited by anyone interested in courseware on the Internet — faculty, developers, and curious students alike.” --  quote from website

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