Education Resources at the Miller Library

www.theideabox.com is a great resource for anyone studying early childhood education. It offers many fun activities as well as songs and games. This site even provides Sunday school crafts, games and recipes.

www.educationworld.com is a great resource for student teachers. There are so many creative lesson plans on this site, I don’t know where to begin. There are lesson plans on Tolerance, Bullying, Autumn and even Hurricane Katrina. This site has information for teachers but also, administrators, parents and students.

The Ethics of Teaching, fourth ed. by Strike and Soltis helps aspiring teachers transition from the theories of education to the actual application of these theories in the classroom. Many important topics are covered ranging from teacher burnout to parental rights to child abuse. This new edition also features a must read section on teaching with integrity. Available at the Miller Library, Call # 378.1.

If you are interested in creating powerPoint presentations that have menus, short-answer quizzes, or other interactive elements, check out David M. Marcovitz’s book Powerful PowerPoint for Educators. The book explains how you can use Visual Basic Applications to add functionality to your presentations. This book is not for computing novices, but lots of pictures and examples does make it accessible to many. Call Number: 006.6 M321p 2004

The cover story of Phi Delta Kappan’s May 05 issue brings up some very interesting points: Why is Social Studies such a broad subject? How much do Social Studies teachers really need to know?and What are the most important areas of study? This article should be read by anyone who teaches or intends to teach Social Studies. Social Studies teachers unite!

Crayola.com is a fun and informative website for parents, children and educators. It offers creative art lesson plans as well as helpful success guides, art techniques and much more. The “Creative Experiences” section has absolutely invaluable ideas. Access it through the Miller Library’s home page.

“A Roller Coaster Ride” in Phi Delta Kappan’s June 05 issue is a must read for education majors. This article might just help you keep your sanity in your first few years in the trenches. It includes 7 ways to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically. Check it out in the current journal section of the Miller Library.

This Education Resources Blog is part of a new service offered by the Miller Library. Check back often to see what’s new when it comes to resources and current events in education.