Tools for Teaching

Explore the resources and tools in this site!

If you have a suggestion or are looking for information in a particular area, please email me at spalmer@akronschools.org.

Thanks! Sue Palmer

What's New?

It's time to verify our student rosters!

See the

Teacher Student Data Verification

information below.

Resources:

Data Driven Instruction and Data Verification

Teacher Student Data Linkage Verification; Assessment updates; Data Team announcements.
APPR Tools and Resources

Find resources, rubrics and forms for observation; pre-conference form, post- conference form; Teacher self evaluation forms and information on Essential Elements of Instruction.
Common Core Resources
Instructional Support and Coaching Center
Education Reform

Important changes in legislation and policy impacting teachers.
Teacher created Podcasting with Camtasia Studio

Podcasting and screencasting resources.
Blended Learning and Student Achievement- NYSCATE Presentation 2011
HYBRID HIGH SCHOOL? K-12 Online Learning Applications

Explore ideas to extend instructional time with students.
Improve Teaching and Learning with Technology? Yes we can!

This is the online extension course of Sue Palmer's keynote presentation of the same title wherein she discusses her journey, philosophy and simple ways for non techie teachers to begin to incorporate tech into the classroom. How can admin help us to do so? We will talk about that also!
Copyright and Copy wrong?

Do you know the rules for copyright online? Do your students know the rules? Here we explore the basics and some simple rules and tools to use to minimize risk when working with digital images and in online activities.