Extra+Resources

//** There are many more resources out there for students and teachers **// //** that will make **////** the school day and learning just a bit easier. I have **// //** taken the time to organize these into different catagories to make it even easier! **// __//**Mnemonics- Some that I have helped me over the years**// __
 * Order of Operations “__P__ursuing __E__ducation __M__eans __D__edication __A__nd __S__tudy” (Parentheses, Exponents , Multiplication & Division , Addition & Subtraction
 * 5280 feet = 1 mile say “5 Tomatoes”
 * Word Problems- STAR stands for Search the word problem, Translate the problem, Answer the problem, Review the Solution
 * Metric System “__K__ing __H__enry __D__ied __B__y __D__rinking __C__hocolate __M__ilk” (Kilo Hecto Deka Base Deci Centi Milli)
 * all of them are: Tera Giga Mega Kilo Hecto Deka (Base) Deci Centi Milli Micro Nano Pico Femto Atto
 * Sin, Cos, Tan “SohCahToa” (sin=opp/hyp, cos=adj/hyp, tan=opp/adj
 * MADS...Multiplying with like bases, Add the exponents; Dividing with like bases, Subtract the exponents; this acronym also works with logs (when Muliplying, separate by Adding; when Dividing, separate by Subtracting
 * Roman Numerals “I Value Xylonphones Like Cos Dig Milk” (I, V, X, L, C, D, M)

__//**Ipad**// __ There’s no doubt that the iPad is an excellent device, and if you own this gadget, it makes sense to pick up the applications best suited to your lifestyle and profession. So if you’re a teacher, here are ten great iPad apps that you must try out: 1. __ **QuickVoice Recorder:** __ This is the perfect recording tool to record your classes and get feedback on your performance; you can see what you’re doing right and what you’re going about wrong and learn how you can improve your lectures. 2. __ **Dropbox:** __ If you’ve used Dropbox on your computer, you already know this is a must-have tool on your iPad. If not, it’s a file storage application that allows you to say goodbye to flash drives and portable hard disks for good. Just sign up to store your files online and then access them from any other computer, your iPad or your smartphone. Ideal for files you use at school and at home. 3. __ **Things for iPad:** __ If you’re looking for the perfect task manager to keep track of all your appointments and prepare ahead, then Things it is. 4. __ **Discover:** __ There’s no need for encyclopedias today with Wikipedia and other instant sources of information. Discover joins this list as the go-to app for the iPad when you need information on just about anything in the world. 5. __ **Evernote:** __ There’s no need to carry around a notebook or diary in which to jot down your lesson plans or reminders – just use Evernote to enter your notes in text or voice format. 6. __ **Pages for iPad** __**:** Use this nifty app to type out all your documents and include any kind of formatting you may need. 7. __ **Numbers for iPad** __**:** For all your spreadsheet needs on your iPad, turn to Numbers. It’s easy to use, easy to access, and easy to import all your information from your Excel worksheets. 8. __ **Goodreader for iPad:** __ Use this app to access all your documents, PDF files, video and audio files, spreadsheets and many other kinds of files over a wireless network or via USB cable – it makes it dead easy to retrieve files from other systems. 9. __ **Mobile Air Mouse:** __ This is the perfect tool for hosting presentations and conducting lectures using an interactive whiteboard. It turns your iPad into an all-in-one remote control that you can use to manipulate the board without having to resort to using a wireless keyboard and a mouse. 10. __ **WritePad:** __ If you prefer to write rather than type, then this app converts your handwriting on the iPad into readable text – use your finger or a stylus to get your point across.

[|Here is an article about the Ipad for children with Autism]

__//**Classroom management**// __ <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">//** [|Ready Set Go Anita Archer.pdf] **// <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//**Anita Archer is a fabulous speaker, and speaks on active engagement. Here is a video**// <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">media type="youtube" key="IT2o6TU3z0s" height="283" width="378" <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__//**Manipulatives**//__ <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">media type="youtube" key="YkyniLGUAIA" height="283" width="378" <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> __<span style="color: #3eb2e5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**//Remembering Content//** __ <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**//Remembering Content can be difficult. There are ways to remember important things though. Putting thoughts and ideas to a beat will assist a student when they need that extra push.//**

<span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Rounding Rhyme: <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Find your place <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Look next door, <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">5 or greater, add 1 more <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">All digits in front stay the same. <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">All digits behind, zeros your name!

<span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: small;">X-axisvs. Y-axis: <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Y goes up and down <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">X is like the horizon. <span style="color: #9837d2; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">X is on the horizontal axis because it has 2 legs to stand on solid ground. Y has one long leg which looks like the vertical axis going up. Could have them get of their seat and pretend they are the X and then the Y.

__<span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//**Calling on students**// __ <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">//**- Anita Archer reccomends that teachers refrain from having students raise their hand to answer a question. It ties in with motivation. Instead, have students raise their hand as part of the activity (e.g raise your hand if you think your partner had a brilliant idea, raise your hand if you hear the word owl)**//

__<span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">//**other strategies**// __ <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="color: #128cb5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">