Literacy Links

Ask an Expert — This site is a meta data base of links to experts who can answer any question in a multitude of fields

Content management system for teachers — Edmodo provides teachers and students a secure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications. Our goal is to help educators harness the power of social media to customize the classroom for each and every learner. Registration is required for this free site.

Create a newspaper — This site is a newspaper generator and allows the user to create a newspaper, including images and text.

Create rubrics for your project based learning activities. — RubiStar is a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics. Registration for this site is free.

Digital academic content — This site provides a library of over 3,000 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 315 practice exercises that are free. A teacher toolkit contains an informative video on digital literacy.

Educational quizzes and games — This site provides fun quizzes to reinforce basic content knowledge in many subjects.

Free E Courses for kids — In today’s complex world, children’s futures are determined by their ability to master the basics of reading, science, math and computers. Yet costs, class sizes and other issues often prevent children access to quality online learning that can support and reinforce these essential skills. Our vision is to be the source for childhood learning on the Internet – available from anywhere and without charge. Established in late 2004, e-Learning for Kids is a global, nonprofit foundation dedicated to fun and free learning on the Internet for children ages 5 - 12. We offer free, best-in-class courseware in math, science, reading and keyboarding; and we’re building a community for parents and educators to share innovations and insights in childhood education.

Guide to Writing an Essay — This site will take you through the process of writing a basic essay.

Reading with Phonics — The Starfall reading program is designed to be fun, exciting, and to instill confidence in young children as they learn to read. The website and companion printed materials are clear and effective tools. This site could be used for English language learners.

Support literacy with excellent material. — This site is sponsored by the International Reading Association and provides educators access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by offering the very best in free materials.