Number Lines | ClipArt ETC

Number Lines | ClipArt ETC

Math for ADHD students

I've had such nice results with adaptedmind.com. There are many of these computer programs out there that will reward kids with digital badges.

This one has a video explanation with each problem.

While I can't usually get my second grader to work on math for more than a few minutes at a time, she worked for 1/2 hour using this program.

But, since all kids with ADHD react differently, it may not work for some. My 4th grader refused to use adaptedmind.com--even though it's possible to choose 4th grade level math. My fourth grader prefers http://www.sumdog.com 

Graph paper

I have a friend who said graph paper changed her life.

If you have adhd or dyslexia or dysgraphia or some combination, you know what she means. Graph paper can help line up columns of numbers. It can help give you an even amount of space between letters.

For graph paper you can print on your computer,
http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml

America's Digital Library

America's Digital Library
www.dp.la


For school projects. This is a great place to find primary resources.

For Texas history,

http://education.texashistory.unt.edu/

A great portal.

UX Librarian Webcast

Listened to an archived copy of this wonderful webcast: Library UX: Creating Usable and Useful Websites.

Great new site for genealogy research

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov

Chronicling america from the Library of Congress gives you access to digitized copies of historical newspapers. 

Search what happened 100 years ago today, by clicking on the link "100 years go today."

For more specific searches, try the advanced search.

Digital Marketing and Marketing Automation

1) Define what you mean by success with metrics that make sense. For ex) better not just more leads.

2) Stick to a best practices model you've developed before purchase new technology.

Read more in Justin Gray's October 2013 article "The Dangers of Myopia in Digital Marketing," in www.websitemagazine.com.