Monday, February 4, 2013

3 Websites for High School Teachers to Try in 2013 - High School Notes (usnews.com)

3 Websites for High School Teachers to Try in 2013 - High School Notes (usnews.com):


3 Websites for High School Teachers to Try in 2013

February 4, 2013 RSS Feed Print
Teachers can tap into free Web resources to incorporate tech into their lessons.
Teachers can tap into free Web resources to incorporate tech into their lessons.
Technology continues to make inroads into high school classrooms via bring-your-own device initiatives, 1:1 proposals that put a tablet or laptop in front of every student, and blended learning models that mix online courses with in-class instruction.
But teachers don't need a classroom stocked with iPads to start incorporating tech into their lesson plans. In fact, 40 percent of educators say online apps and games are the most effective way to engage students, according to a reader survey by SmartBrief for EdTech, an industry newsletter.
Below are three Web-based resources for high school teachers