The
School Page is an awesome site -- it serves as a launchpad for many
interesting topics, all of which relate directly to education. One of the
coolest features of this site is that it has an interactive feature where you
can ask an expert about anything you'd like, depending on the topic you select.
What
page for educators in Newfoundland would be complete without a link to Memorial
University's Faculty of Education?
This
is a great resource developed by my English Methods 4144 class at
University. It contains writings, teachable moments, unit plans, lesson
plans, etc. We hope you like it!
Another
great site that offers an entire unit plan called 30 Days of Poetry. It is
pretty useful, especially for those of you who like to teach poetry as a unit as
well as globally.
Stemnet's
Grassroots Program is a wonderful initiative that brings communications
technology directly into every willing classroom.
Anyone
stuck teaching a course in Technology like Microcomputers 1100 and are not sure
how to go about it? This site offers examples of lessons that might come
in very handy. They are interactive and quite comprehensive.
The
Media Awareness Network is an incredible site that offers lesson and unit plans,
teachable moments and ideas, etc. for every teacher who is interested in media
education. It is pretty big but it is very very good -- take some time and
look around... you won't be sorry!
Memorial
University of Newfoundland. I was educated at this university as were many
of the 8000 teachers that work in this province.
The
NLTA -- The Teacher's Union in Newfoundland and Labrador. My advice:
keep up to date with what is going on!
This
site was designed by an English Teacher to aid others in teaching poetry.
It is truly a remarkable site.
This
site requires no explanation.
Stemnet's
Mission Statement: To provide high-quality learning opportunities,
network access, and online resources for students and educators in the K-12
education system in Newfoundland and Labrador by taking a leadership role in
educational networking and by developing effective and productive relationships
with local, national and international partners and stakeholders.
A
great Canadian Economic Magazine useful for research, reading, and
comprehension.
Sparks Notes is a great site for help in preparing novel units, Shakespearean
units of study, etc.
An
excellent resource for all students and teachers of Shakespeare
