Thinkport, A Great Resource!

Most of the teachers at my school have never even heard of Thinkport, more or less went on their site and explored.  Thinkport is a great resource for teachers because it is a specific site for teachers that work in Maryland.  All of the content on the site is built around the Maryland Content Standards on the varying levels of students. 

You can find lessons that have been posted and shared by teachers.  There is a portion of the site that is dedicated to technology and the many resources that Maryland offers to its teachers to help integrate technology into the classroom.  There is also a page that is for the family and community.  Finally, there is a page that supports teacher’s professional development. 

I have used the site to find lessons, specifically with math, to help with my teaching.  My favorite part is you can scan the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum and find lesson’s that match those standards.  I have found great science lessons as well that way.  The site also contains on-line videos that can be downloaded and viewed, as well as, on-line field trips.  I found a great one for St. Mary’s City that my teammates and I used last year.

So, if you have the time and interest I fully recommend Thinkport to all Maryland teachers.  You will definitely see a benefit to your teaching.