My K12 Online Conference Presentation, Film School for Video Podcasters, is now available through Youtube. I’ve separated the segments into chapters so you can call up section you’re looking for or watch the whole thing. Also scroll down for bonus material and some information on my inspiration for the movie. Part I Introduction: Part 2: …
Author: Mathew Needleman
Mathew Needleman, Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Innovator has been pioneering the use of instructional technology for over two decades. He has been a classroom teacher, literacy coach, conference keynoter, and he currently serves as an elementary school principal in Los Angeles, California. He is the founder of the independent education studio, Needleworks Pictures.
How to Get Started Making Class Movies
About once a month I get the question from web site visitors who’ve seen my class movies, “How do I get started making movies in the classroom?” This is a difficult question to answer because I really want to say, “Just Do It!” but I know people want more. Here’s my advice. Start With a …
MacHeist Bundle
I just purchased the MacHeist Bundle for this year. For only $39 you get 13 Mac utilities and 25% of the cost goes to charity. I was at the Apple Store today and iSale, the app that helps you set up eBay auctions was selling for $39 by itself. You probably won’t use all of …
Literacy Links for Parents
Here are some resources to help elementary school parents support their children in learning to read at home. Please feel free to use if this is of use to you: Links for Parents (for any reading series) Links for Parents Using Open Court Reading page 1 | page 2
Comprehension Strategies Posters V.3
Last year, I posted a redesign of the comprehension strategies we use with our reading series. I’ve tweaked the posters a bit and am now re-posting them. For the uninitiated, the explicit teaching of reading strategies is supported by current research on reading comprehension instruction. (See Put Reading First for more information). A few versions …
L.A. Times: Homework is Busywork
Some schools are cutting back on homework says the L.A. Times… “As adults, if every book we ever read, we had to write a report on — would that encourage our reading or discourage it?” asked Eileen Horowitz, head of school at Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School. “We realized we needed to rethink that.” …
Project This! Technology Purchasing Priorities
Mathew’s Note: This post slipped out in draft form about two days ago by mistake before it was ready. Sorry about that. Here’s the real thing… Recently, I’ve encountered several schools that in my opinion have their technology priorities in the wrong order. For example, I don’t feel that it makes sense to purchase document …
Civil War Links
Here are links for teaching about the Civil War. Thank you to Dionne Hemphill for the latest additions to the list. Maps of the Civil War – Library of Congress Thousands of Civil War Photographs The Civil War Home Page Civil War Free Clip Art Civil War Links Civil War Internet Paths to Explore Half …
Revolutionary War Links
Here are resources I’ve compiled for teaching the American Revolution/Revolutionary War. Thank you to Dionne Hemphill for the latest additions to the list. The Road to Revolution – Game Lesson Plans for Teaching (SCORE) The American Revolution – Education World Constitution Day Activities Natural History Museum – Making a New Nation Timeline of American Revolution …
What Do Web Pages Know About You?
Snooper 2.0 is a cool site that gives you a glimpse into the information some web sites capture about you. Check it out.