College Research:
1. Curious about what students have to say about their colleges? The following web-site will show you how universities scored when the students rate them! http://www.studentsreview.com/
2. The following web-site gives 21 tips for preparing for your college applications! Just click the "Next" arrows and read the captions in the picture.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/30/college-application-tips-lifestyle-education-admissions_slide_2.html
1. Curious about what students have to say about their colleges? The following web-site will show you how universities scored when the students rate them! http://www.studentsreview.com/
2. The following web-site gives 21 tips for preparing for your college applications! Just click the "Next" arrows and read the captions in the picture.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/30/college-application-tips-lifestyle-education-admissions_slide_2.html
ESL Students:
A few web-sites to help you practice speaking and writing in English.
http://www.funenglishgames.com/ - features games and easy activities to practice basic language skills
http://www.mes-english.com/games.php: features games and activities to practice English vocabulary (for teachers)
A few web-sites to help you practice speaking and writing in English.
http://www.funenglishgames.com/ - features games and easy activities to practice basic language skills
http://www.mes-english.com/games.php: features games and activities to practice English vocabulary (for teachers)
Parents and Students
ReadWriteThink.org is a great web-site for teachers that also has resources for parents to help their child improve literacy at home. http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/grade/7-8/
ReadWriteThink.org is a great web-site for teachers that also has resources for parents to help their child improve literacy at home. http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/grade/7-8/
TECHNOLOGY:
Got an iPod or iPad? There are hundreds of Apps out there that can help you improve on particular subjects. Here is a blog that lists several to choose from: http://www.fluency21.com/blogpost.cfm?blogID=2402
Got an iPod or iPad? There are hundreds of Apps out there that can help you improve on particular subjects. Here is a blog that lists several to choose from: http://www.fluency21.com/blogpost.cfm?blogID=2402