I don’t think I’ve ever recommended this resource that I’ve used in several pd sessions. Automotivator allows you or students to create those corporate style motivational posters. You could use the tool to create those traditional posters or find other uses such as satire or to frame a student response. Students may use stock images or upload their own, add text and save the jpg to a local computer.
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The URL: http://wigflip.com/automotivator/
Edmonton teacher, David Salmon, told me that the Canada Revenue Agency makes available certain versions of tax software. Having taught that tax module for a few years, this might be an interesting alternative to all the broken pencil lead and eraser crumbs I vividly remember! Today’s recommendation is based on the fact that some products have free offerings, depending on individual tax situations or income levels. Please verify the company’s web site to determine if you qualify for these free offerings or if you may use them with your students.
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The URL: http://netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html
This article came across my desk the other day. “For ideas about how to channel your math degree into a fulfilling and lucrative career, check out this list of 10 large and growing U.S.-based companies that employ math majors.”
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The URL: http://onlinemathdegrees.org/who-hires-math-majors/
I’ve really struggled with this recommendation for a long time now. When long-time List member and staunch supporter, Joel Heffner, told me about Raspberry Pi, I was really excited about the concept. And then I saw the $35 price tag. It’s been my habit-turned-solid-policy to never recommend on The Teacher List, a resource that comes with a price tag. Joel and I had some discussion about it and this one time, with a complete heads-up about it costing money, I would like to recommend this device for use in teaching students how to program a computer.
So, what is this Raspberry Pi? The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. It will be better to link to the FAQ page so you can learn more – it’s quite an intriguing little device!
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The URL: http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs
List member Kevin Cantelon suggested this collection of Teen Tips. I wonder if sometimes we take for granted that our students have read the manual and already know these things?
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The URL: http://www.aimhigh101tips.com
Here’s an eye-opening series of videos produced by InsuranceQuotes.com. From the site, “The purpose of insurance is risk management. What about the risks we confront everyday — the risks inherent in the food we eat and the brands we obsess over?” The clips are hosted on YouTube and include report card type assessments of the impact of soda, data theft, and other familiar products.
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The URL: http://www.insurancequotes.org/videos/
