Welcome to "Star Sites"  featuring fantastic sites on the web.  This newsletter is sent out monthly  providing you with several "Star" sites to help you with your teaching.
August 2005
Star Sites
The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.
William Arthur Ward
(1921-1994)
American Educator & Writer
We know that successful technology-rich schools generate impressive results for students, including improved achievement; higher test scores; improved student attitude, enthusiasm, and engagement; richer classroom content; and improved student retention and job placement rates. (ACOT)
Technology’s Impact on Learning
(ACOT 10 year study from 1986-1996)
Retrieved March 15, 2005 from  http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/tiol.html#ACOT
I am currently working on a masters degree in instructional technology.  This month's newsletter provides you with many ideas and strategies for implementing technology into your lesson plans. Enjoy!

Online Interactive Reading
Electronic Portfolios: Students, Teachers, and Life Long Learners
We Read.org
TampaReads.com
Mister Rogers' Online Books
Starfall.com

KidPix Creations
KidPix Activities
Integrating KidPix into the Curriculum
KidPix Creations

Digital Camera Ideas
101 Scrapbooking Tips!
Going Digital in the Classroom
Using the Digital Camera in the Elementary Classroom
100 Uses for the Digital Camera in the Classroom
Go to my homepage:
kllynch2000.com
Mrs. Lynch's 1st Grade Classroom