The most helpful teacher sites

Many teachers like to review lesson plans and other resources from their colleagues. The most helpful teacher sites allow their members to download files for classroom use. TeachAde, a new social networking site for educators, is one of the only free teacher sites that allows members to contribute all sorts of resources for other members to download and use for free. On TeachAde, you will find:

• Lesson plans
• Tests and quizzes
• Hand outs in Word or as PDF files
• Audio and video files
• Website links
• Specialty materials such as special education resources

TeachAde is designed to be easy to use, using a similar interface to other social networking sites except that it is designed specifically for those involved in education. There are no bands or comedians promoting their careers and clogging message boards with news about their latest appearances. TeachAde is one of the most helpful teacher sites on the Internet.

There are all types of teachers on TeachAde. There are secondary, elementary and middle school professionals with all types of specialities. You will find special education resources, eighth grade level English tests and a wide variety of other great resources all for free. TeachAde is simply the best online teachers' community. It allows you to connect with peers from all over the country and share information and resources.

When you join TeachAde for free you first set up a personal account. This easily created profile is your introduction to the other TeachAde members. You will be able to join groups of members with similar interests or teaching specialities, search the available resources or even contribute your own. Your personal page, or workspace, will allow you to view quick links to your favorite items on TeachAde and even a convenient calendar. TeachAde will soon become your favorite place on the Internet.