Reading Level

If you do not have access to MS Word use the following link to determine reading level.

http://www.addedbytes.com/readability/

Determining Reading Levels

Follow the attached instructions if you need to determine a reading level of a certain peice of writing.

Ministry Resources

Here is another website:

http://www.knowledgeontario.ca/

"Knowledge Ontario (KO) is a collaboration of libraries, cultural heritage organizations and educational institutions. Its focus is on connecting Ontarians with digital content to support their information and learning needs. KO delivers enhanced services to and through the province’s publicly funded libraries by supporting equity of access to information, creation of digital content, research and literacy."

Listen To The Book

This is a FREE website that has a huge selection of prerecorded books. They are read by volunteers and not with an electronic voice.

http://www.librivox.org/

Free online chapter e-books by Tumblebooks for kids and teenagers.

http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories.html

This Website is NOT FREE! However, it allows you to download a MP3 audio copy of book that is currently in print.

http://www.audible.com/

Positive Pathways

Hello All,

This is the purchase information for Positive Pathways through the Peel District School Board.

Professional Development Videos

Attached is a list of some great videos that can be used for Professional Development Opportunities. I will add more as I come across them.

Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? Very inspirational!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY

No Future Left Behind – Kids talking about the future of education and their lack of access to technology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kra_z9vMnHo

Pay Attention – The importance of using technology in the classroom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFKfXiCbLw


Did You Know 4 – The continuation of the Did You Know series of amazing facts associated with Technology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjKBsfk_O8c

Did You Know 5 - The latest version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZegg_iVFDM

TED Talks – is full of wonderful speakers that talk about a variety of different subjects
http://www.ted.com/index.php/

Hole in the Wall Project - Sugata Mitra shows how kids teach themselves
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/sugata_mitra_shows_how_kids_teach_themselves.html

AERO Free E-Text for Ontario Teachers

This is where schools in ONTARIO only are able to order free etext.

Ordering electronic text books for identified students

This services is provided through the Ministry of Education Ontario
The site is called AERO (Alternative Educational Resources Ontario)

 http://aero.psbnet.ca/aero/Splash.aspx
Individuals wanting to use this service must register with the AERO.