My name is Tyler Smith. I am currently a student at the University of South Alabama. I spent my first two years of school at Mississippi College in Clinton, MS. There I became an All-Conference performer in track and football. Now I m coaching football at St. Luke's Episcopal School.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The First Day

The first day back to school is always one of the hardest. The first impression you make on your class is crucial. http://teachers.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/back/ has tips and other things to help you get over the first day jitters.

A to Z Teacher Stuff

At atozteacherstuff.com, they have teacher resources, lesson plans and all kind of tips to help in the classroom. This could be a big help.

Math Playground

Keeping students interested in the classroom is a hard thing to do. Students interested in the material are more likely to learn. At mathplaygroung.com, there are games to help keep students attention.

Monday, April 20, 2009

ALEX

ALEX is the Alabama Learning Exchange. The Alabama Learning Exchange helps teachers all over the state. This program offers something for every course. ALEX has lesson plans set up for anything you would need as a teacher. This program has web links for teachers, administration, and students to use. ALEX can be a huge help to teachers.As a teacher of any course, ALEX has set up where you can narrow searches down to your subject and grade level. ALEX has also set up opportunities for teachers to expand there minds through leadership development and even tips and tricks to help you succeed in the classroom. ALEX is an incredible help to teachers, not only in their teaching skills but in learning of the teachers.

Blogs in the Classroom

I think blogs in the classroom could be a great help to students learning. It will allow the students to discuss a number of different topics. I believe that if student discuss topics, they will have a better grasp on information.