Partners' Resources

Excellent resource for all teachers in grades K-12.  It is a way to share resources and to find excellent teacher created/teacher vetted resources in all subject areas. 

Good resource and instructions for how to flip your class.  \\\"Flip\\\" means changing  from teacher lectures in class) to a hands on and discussion model.

PBS has a rich list of resources for teachers.  There are amazing lessons for all grades K12.  Check out the list in the Content Text below.

Digital Wish believes that every child deserves a technology-rich education that will provide them with the skills necessary to excel in the global economy. Every day, Digital Wish develops new online tools and promotions that empower teachers and their supporters to get new technology for their classrooms and enhance learning for our children. With your help, we can provide the resources our schools need to thrive.

Creative Commons is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to making it easier for people to share and build upon the work of others, consistent with the rules of copyright. They have provided us with a few of their materials, visit their site for more.
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EFF is the leading civil liberties group defending rights in the digital world. Their curriculum "Teaching Copyright" is a fantastic 5 part lesson plan that clearly and creatively teaches students about copyright law and its role in todays society.

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
Common Sense Media Privacy Lesson Plan

This site is a great tool for teaching media credibility to your students and provides a way for them to practice their skills at evaluating the news. You can sign up for classroom accounts, and view the progress that your students make in learning about credibility and factuality in the news. It is also used in the Articles module.

This is a fantastic site-it has lesson plans and teacher guides that use articles from daily New York Times articles. A great way to use 21st Century skills and help your students stay up to date with current events.

Google provides an extensive library of tools and activities for your classroom. There are teacher guides on how to incorporate their tools into your teaching, and lesson plans for implementing in your class right away. In addition there are posters for your classroom and links to the teacher community for discussion with your peers regarding using digital tools in the classroom.