Well, color me surprised ! I've already had to delete one of my blog feeds. What was supposed to be a site for free worksheets ended up being a bunch of links to porn sites. I'm guessing THAT would be a violation of the appropriate use policy.
I actually spent alot longer than I probably should have looking for and adding blog sites, but I figured it was time well spent to get some good resources. I also added quite a few websites to my favorites list. The blogs and/or websites I am most excited about are sites that have free resources (worksheets, games, graphic organizers, lesson plans & teaching materials). I often have to find materials on the same subject or story/novel, but at a wide variety of different reading levels. Obviously, a site that can provide "one stop shopping" is a HUGE benefit.
One of the best ways I've found to get my (usually very reluctant) students actively engaged is to utilize a game format of some kind. I found this entry from Jefferson County Schools in Tennesee on a blog called Free Technology for Teachers for free downloads of templates to play various interactive games via Power Point--popular games include Jeopardy, The Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to be a Millionaire ?, and the $25,000 Pyramid. All can be customized to your uses. Cool, huh ?
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/06/jeopardy-powerpoint-game-template.html
There was another link at this site for free games that can be included on a classroom blog or website.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/04/200-free-games-for-your-class-blog-or.html
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Great find!
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