============================================================= TeAch-nology.com's- Weekly Tips For Teachers **Issue #41** "The Web Portal For Educators!" We're up to 3612 subscribers http://www.teach-nology.com ============================================================= This newsletter is only sent to the users of TeAch-nology.com, but feel free to forward it to all your friends. ============================================================= New Additions !!! TeAch-nology.com is proud to present one its newest addition **A FREE Teacher Calendar!** Now you can create your own personalized calendar that can be accessed from any Internet connection. It is also printable and attractive! Just click on and check it out at: http://www.localendar.com/cobrand/teachnology **3 Mazes and 3 Secret Code Worksheets!** Fun and exciting for kids! Develop critical thinking skills with these worksheets. 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As Our Experts- ************************************************************* A question from Scott: "My name is Scott Mxxxx I am a college student at the state university of new york in potsdam. I am a secondary education geology major my question is, is there a good geology education sight that has every thing lesson plans and lab with links to other geology sights. i have looked on the web but have found no good sights." ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: We know just how you feel. In fact, that's why TeAch-nology.com was created. For the most part, most Internet sites refer to Geology as "Earth Science." We have a reviewed about 30 earth science sites so far. But look for that to expand greatly in the next month as our lesson plan areas are being revamped. You can find about 10 lesson plan sites for Earth Science here: http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/science/earth_sciences/ You can also find about 20 Earth Science subject matter sites here: http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/earth_science/ ************************************************************* A question from Marty: "I am a student teacher doing my last methods class on social studies. I'm doing my student teaching in special ed and want to make my unit in social studies focus on famous Americans that have learning disabilities. I'm looking for bibliograpies of famous American people that have had learning disabilities. I can find the names of famous American people that have had disabilities and biographies of them but I can't find information about them and the disability. For instance Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein or Tom cruise etc. I hope you can help." ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: "The famous people you mention are known to have had dyslexia as a learning disability. There are two sites that may help. One is: http://www.interdys.org/kidsonly.stm This site mentions Einstein and his disability (dyslexia). The other is: http://www.interdys.org/ This is the International Dyslexia Association Web site. The following web site has information on dyslexia that may help you to show how these famous people have over come the obstacles associated with the disability: http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/special_ed/disabilities/dyslexia/ GOOD LUCK!" ************************************************************* A question from Anonymous: "I was wondering what the starting salary for a teacher certified in LD/BD with a Masters' degree, in Illinois ranges from?" ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: You can click on: http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/standards/by_state/ This page will give you access to State Boards or Departments of of Education. Just click on Illinois, and then click on "Illinois School Facts." Good luck. ************************************************************* A question from Anonymous: "Can you tell me what it means if a student has a language comprehension deficit?" ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: There can be many reasons why a student can have a "language comprehension deficit." One reason can be related to "central auditory processing." More information on this topic can be found at: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/process_deficit/capd_perc.html Good luck. ************************************************************* A question from Anonymous: "Can you tell me what it means if a student has a language comprehension deficit?" ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: Found another site that may help.... http://eyelab.msu.edu/Psycholinguistics/ In honor of your wonderful question we also built a page that has top sites on this topic at: http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/psycholing/ Hope this helps you. ************************************************************* A question from Anonymous: "My question is regarding the student achivements of Traditional Public schools vs Charter schools. Weather or not the student outcome in testing, and future sucess varies. Also if Charter school students, post high school have had greater sucess." ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: A portion of our web site is dedicated to question. You can find it at: http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/school_choice/charter_schools/ ************************************************************* A question from Anonymous: "What do you do if you want to be very eccentric and creative with your lesson plans, and your school wants you to follow the curriculum exactly. How do you you deal with a principal who does not agree with your open teaching style." ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: You can be creative in lesson planning and still meet the objectives of any given curriculum. If your plans prepare students for any assessments that will measure their knowledge and skills as indicated in local or state curriculums, then your principal will be happy. Be creative in your teaching styles and plan activities that will motivate your students. Those activities should align themselves with what the curriculum mandates. Any way, most curriculum emphasize knowledge and skills that learners need to have in order to be prepared for life long learning. The bottom line??? Find a way to incorporate curriculum mandates into your style of teaching. Have you read anything on "constructivism?" Recommended reading that can help: http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/constructivism/ Good luck! ************************************************************* A question from Anonymous: "I am a elementary education student. I am researching the KWL chart. The KWL generator on your site is great. What can you tell me about their effectiveness for student comprehension of a subject. Any background you have on the KWL chart will be helpful." ************************************************************* TeAch-nology.com's Staff Response: KWL is a great learning strategy that can be used to teach students how to build on prior knowledge. As a teaching strategy, it helps teachers to keep students focused on "what has to be learned." With comprehension, it helps students to investigate topics so that they have enough information to understand important concepts related to the topic. It is an effective strategic learning strategy. ============================================================= 10. Need a FREE Credit Report??? Does your credit report project a positive image to prospective employers, loan officers, and landlords? Find out just what kind of image you have with your very own FREE CREDIT REPORT from ConsumerInfo.Com, powered by Equifax. 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