Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Our district recently upgraded to Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac.  There are a number of new features that have such a new look that regular users of older Microsoft applications feel a bit unsure.  Microsoft provides a site with a great deal of tutorial information that may be helpful to users.  Click here to check it out and decide for yourself it these tools can help you learn more about this software.

Wisconsin Department of Instruction Resources for Teachers

The following resources are provided by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction as resources for teachers.  Some of the resources are found on the state sponsored site, others are on their own site.

DPI ConnectEd
DPI ConnectEd is a site for Tony Evers, State Superintendent, to keep users informed about education in Wisconsin, providing information about opportunities, success stories, and other news.

Wisconsin Social Studies wiki
The Wisconsin Social Studies Wiki space is a space for social studies teachers across the state to share best practices, post great resources and to ask questions.  This is an older wiki with updates through 2009.

mcdsocst - Kristen McDaniel Social Studies wiki

Kristen McDaniel is the new Department of Public Instruction Social Studies Consultant.  Her wiki provides information to Wisconsin Social Studies teachers.  The Professional Development Opportunities link has timely information for events.  

Books That Heal

As many of my close friends know,  I have four very special boys in my life. That is why this blog, Books That Heal, touched me.

The author of this blog is an elementary guidance counselor.  She has provided book resources that may be valuable to anybody dealing with student issues in the elementary school including bullying, friendship, and self-esteem.  At the site, information is organized using labels which are listed along the left side of the window.  Click on a label to view book titles that fit the label category.

The author provides a picture of the cover of the book, description of the contents, and why it's on her shelf.  Dig deeper and you will find titles for older students as well as adults (parents, teachers and others).