Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Learned Helplessness: The War On You


Cram.com - Hack the CRCT test with Strategy

Nowadays, if you are good at taking tests, you will be able to hack your way through life, and live a good one. I stumbled upon Cram.com yesterday, and I discovered some very powerful flashcards that will help a kid who is motivated to improve their scores win. Check out this video.


Sunday, March 23, 2014

CRCT & General Education Song, Teach me how to study! by Jason Etheridge "Mr. E - The Motivator"


CRCT Song, Look at me now! (Chris Brown) by Jason Etheridge "Mr. E - the Motivator)


This is what we are going to do at our CRCT pep rally!



CRCT Usher Remix, Yes I Can - By Jason Etheridge the "E - Motivator"



Push It To The Limit (CRCT & EOCT)


Test Taking Strategies: Science Questions


How to Do the 1089 Number Trick | Magic Tricks


The Gas, Water and Electricity Problem

I remember when I attempted to solve this problem in elementary school. It made my head hurt!



'Russian' Multiplication


Chinese Method of Multiplication (Lettuce Multiplication)


Japanese Multiplication Trick


Math Trick - How to square any numbers in your head.



Algebra Tricks - Multiplying binomials and trinomials



Multiply Binomials Instantly



Multiplying Fractions - Fast Math lesson


Simultaneous Equations - Algebra Math Trick


Algebra Shortcut Trick - how to solve equations instantly


Fractions addition and subtraction trick - do them the fast way!


Percentage Math Trick 2 - Solve percentages mentally - percentages made ...


Percentage Trick - Solve precentages mentally - percentages made easy wi...


Times table trick using your hands


Mental Addition Trick - Add faster than a calculator!


Mental Addition Trick - Add faster than a calculator in your head!


Subtraction Trick - Avoid the borrowing!



Fast Mental Multiplication Trick



Saturday, March 15, 2014

How to make a Really Cheap Green Screen.

Have you ever wondered how special effects are done on television and in movies? Well, much of it is done with green screens. Watch the video to learn about how to make a green screen. Or visit this link http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Portable-Green-Screen.





Friday, March 14, 2014

56 Acronyms and Initialisms - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep.7)

Misplaced Modifiers


GMAT Content::Sentence Correction - Noun Modifiers


Active and Passive Voice


ENGLISH GRAMMAR: Basic Essentials: Teach PROGRESSIVE FORM of VERB- www. ...


lesson 2 English Verb Tenses part 2


lesson 2 English Verb Tenses part 1


Present Continuous Verb Tense pt.1: English Vocabulary Action Verbs - Fu...


Relative Pronouns English Grammar


This, That, These, Those, demonstrative pronoun song....


Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns


Using 'Myself', Yourself, Ourselves, Themselves Correctly - Reflexive Pr...


Pronoun Case Form


Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Revue


Grammar Lesson 20.2 Appositive Phrases


Reading for understanding (Secondary English)


SQ4R and Cornell Notes


Using The Conditional -'IF' - English Grammar lesson

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Great ESOL/ESL/ELL/ELD Websites






I feel that in order for me to teach English as a Second Language (ESOL) well, I need to be knowledgeable about technology.  I am often trying to find websites that I can use as tools to help my students to learn faster.  Here are some really good websites for ESOL:



http://www.wida.us/ (Georgia follows the WIDA guidelines, so this is the first place to start.)



 

        http://ell.dpi.wi.gov/files/ell/pdf/elp-levels.pdf (explanation of the ELL levels)




      www.spellingcity.com (spelling games and tests)