Mary+Fragias

 Technology Resources  1.  You tube [] is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos.  I like you tube because, anything you type in you will have thousands of results. It is educational because a lot of videos are posted about certain school topics that can be used in class. You tube can help me professionally because I can look for any type of video on it and I can use it for a lesson. For example, if I were doing a lesson on interview skills I can search interviewing on YouTube. I will find so many videos of what a good interview should look like.  2. Pbs kids [] is a A safe place for kids to explore and play hundreds of fun educational games also provides fun activity ideas for teachers. I like Pbs kids because it has so many tips and fun activities for kids that make learning fun. I can use it in my classroom by obtaining various fun activities. For example, it has tv schedule for kids. So parents as well as teachers can see whats on tv and can decide what the children can watch.  3. Busy teachers Cafe [] is a resource site for busy teachers and educators of all kinds. I like it because; in Busy teachers you can find ideas, lessons, and free printables for a classroom. There is also a blog where teachers can communicate with each other. I can use this site by blogging with various teachers and get ideas for my own lessons.  4. Ask Jeeves for Kids [] Allows users to ask a question in plain English, confirms the question, then takes them to one web site that answers the question. I like it because; it is just like askjeeves.com but primarily for kids. It has fun trivia of kids shows and games. Any question that is asked can be filtered because it is primarily for kids. I can use this in my classroom because, I can use some of the games given in the website to be familiarized with what my students interests are. This way I can relate to them better.  5. Wikipedia [] is a free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia I like this website because you can find endless answers to your questions. I can just type in a work and so much information will accompany it. It is helpful in a classroom to go further into a subject by asking for assistance online. It can be used with just about anything in a classroom.  6. Skype [] is a **software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. **  7. Mypyramid.gov [] My Pyramid offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices based on the [|Dietary Guidelines for Americans]. I like this site because; it has the latest food pyramids and so much nutritional info that can be used in everyday life. You can analyze your diet and plan a healthy menu by learning all the food groups. I would use this in a classroom to emphasize how important it is to maintain a well balanced diet. Everyone should learn about the food pyramid.  8. Scholastic Teacher [] is a site in which lesson plans, booklists, and educational products for children grades Pre-K to 12 can be viewed. Classroom materials include a lot of online activities for kids. I like this site because it has all the latest books/newspapers for children which can be very educational. It also has guides to help you teach with these books. This can be used in a classroom because various scholastic newspapers can be ordered for your class and they can be up to date with the news. ,  9. Google [] is a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search. I like Google because; at the tip of your fingers every question you have doubts about can be answered. In a classroom it is important to have a search engine to rely on when you are unsure about a certain topic or if you just need some ideas for a classroom.  10. Kids sites [] Is a guide to the best sites for kids on the web. I like it because it has endless activities for each subject in school. It has all sorts of internet games which are filtered just for kids. They serve for fun and educational purposes. It is for both parents and teachers as well. It can be used in a classroom by getting new and improved ideas for fun activities kids will love.
 * I like Skype because; I talk to my family and friends in Greece. It is nice because it is a video call so you can see them at the same time. I even talk to my friends that live within miles away just to be able to show them something. This can be used in a classroom because you can have a guest speaker through Skype or a teacher’s conference call. **