General+resources

[] How to be an uncommon school: Anyone can be a powerful teacher, and without powerful teachers, nothing else matters. The //Taxonomy of Effective Teaching Practices//, described in the book [|Teach Like a Champion], is a collection of instructional techniques gleaned from years of observations of outstanding teachers in some of the highest-performing urban classrooms in the country. Developed by Uncommon Schools Managing Director Doug Lemov and Uncommon teachers, this set of specific and concrete actions, paired with a library of over 700 video clips of highly-effective teachers in action, has provided teachers nationwide with actionable tools to drive greater student achievement and a shared language to discuss and [|support teacher effectiveness].

[] Made by Castle Rock, a study / quiz program for grades 6-9. In testing phase so still free.

[] Article on how to save and share huge files.

[] US Federal gov't free resources (1500 items

Mensa's list of the top web sites: []

http://www.albertapd.ca/Index.aspx


 * Supports teachers in the first three years of their career
 * Is focussed on helping teachers meet the needs of diverse learners
 * Delivers professional learning using internet tools
 * Is a coordinated effort by Teacher Professional Learning Providers in Alberta
 * opportunities to communicate and plan with other teachers and mentors
 * opportunities to participate in online learning