Presenting The Best Educational Methodology Portals Online
This article is dedicated, in equal measures, to those who toil everyday to teach us how to look at the world with unending curiosity, such as teachers, principals, and education leaders.
Note that all items included in this list have been ranked in accordance with multiple factors, such as the audience spectrum, reliability, and accessibility. In addition, when compiling this list, we’ve also considered the core definition of an education portal, in order to provide a clearer picture for individuals who genuinely desire to refine and redefine their teaching methodology.
From mathematics to literary analysis, the educational portals presented here encompass nothing but the very best online technology has to offer in terms of education.
1. Education.com
Education.com is an education portal that was designed for newcomers and veteran teachers, homeschoolers, elementary students, high school students, special needs students and English Language Learners (ELLs).
Contents
Education.com is a source for teaching methods and topics. Teachers can get resources ranging anywhere from English as a Second Language (ESL), mathematics, reading and writing at all levels. All content is research-based and compliant with common core standards. And with a rich library of printables, this website is a great way for teachers to educate their students on the benefits of solo research.
Format
The teacher portal gives access to collaborative methodology, articles, tips, and ways to model lessons. On the other hand, the student portal is for students to fulfill the tasks of each of the lessons by completing games and quizzes.
Reliability
Education.com received the 2017 Teachers' Choice Award for the Family, which was given to senior educator and founder Dr. Michael Kwatinetz.
Validity
Students can only pass the lessons if they complete all tasks with 100% accuracy. If get one answer wrong, the lesson repeats automatically as they log in. All data is stored by skills that meet common core standards.
Benefits
The site also offers printable worksheets, flashcards, tests, coloring pages, minute math tests, math facts sheets, and much more.
Price
Monthly-based payment.
Requirements
A stable internet connection.
2. Shmoop
Shmoop is addressed to new and veteran teachers, tutors, homeschoolers, college students, high school students, special needs and English Language Learners (ELLs).
Contents
Shmoop offers methods and resources for teaching English (and British) literature, English 101 and English composition, to students who have a hard time understanding assigned readings.
Format
Literature is analyzed in-depth, including key character analysis, plot, tone, style, summary and commentary.
Reliability
Shmoop only hires PhDs and literature experts to work on their site. The lessons also include quizzes and other opportunities for students to analyze and understand books and stories.
Validity
EdTech Digest and the Association of Educational Publishers are behind Shmoop’s extensive list of accolades, based on the quality of the digital portal and ease of accessibility.
Benefits
The summaries are well-researched, and the readers get a better understanding of the books they are supposed to read.
Price
Free.
Requirements
Internet and computer access.
3. eNotes
eNotes is addressed to new and veteran teachers, researchers, homeschoolers, high school students, special needs, and English Language Learners (ELLs).
Contents
eNotes is a collaborative portal where experts in different fields of education answer questions and exchange materials or teaching methods.
Format
eNotes is a homework help site including a general "QandA", or question and answer forum, where teachers explain in detail the answers to students’ questions.
Reliability
On February 5th, 2015, eNotes was included as one of the cues in the famous New York Times crossword puzzle under the entry: "Online provider of lesson plans and study guides." The site currently has over 5 million users.
Validity
eNotes educators must provide evidence of their teaching credentials, and will be ranked according to their participation.
Benefits
The site offers teacher-made materials, that are free of charge, when purchasing a membership. All materials are verified prior to publishing.
Price
eNotes membership plans come in annual basic and plus options.
Requirements
Internet and computer access. Some services on eNotes are free of charge.
4. Scholastic.com
Scholastic was designed for new and veteran teachers, tutors, homeschoolers, college students, elementary school students, high school students, special needs and English Language Learners (ELLs).
Contents
Scholastic is one of the top 5 sources of teaching resources, learning materials, research-based methodology sources, printables, and online teacher collaboration materials.
Format
Scholastic is divided by teacher portals, parent portals, student portals, and even portals for Parent Teacher Associations (PTA). Each portal will have anything needed to meet the needs of any lesson, at any grade level.
Reliability
Scholastic is a worldwide educational company, and one of the top 25 book and textbook publishers in the USA and Canada alone.
Validity
All Scholastic books and lessons come with research-based testing materials that have been adopted as official documents in schools all over the nation.
Price
Free.
Requirements
Internet and computer access.
5. LINCS
LINCS, which stands for Literacy Information and Communication System, is addressed to adult educators, new teachers, veteran teachers, and adult learners. It is a literacy group designed to promote and organize resources for adult education.
Contents
The online portal includes a resource collection, professional development center, online practice community, and a learning portal.
Format
The contents of the site provide adult educators with an online network of portals to share resources, take lessons, and exchange ideas. It also provides classes for adult learners.
Reliability And Validity
The Literacy Information and Communication System is the product of the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) and the National Literacy Act of 1991.
Price
This is a site for which there is access via school districts and colleges. The resources are often provided by the employer.
Requirements
Internet access and computer access.
Conclusion
It is possible to become, and remain, a well-prepared professional in the field of education via distance learning and collaboration. It is the way of the future, and the best way to access resources. These are treasure troves, filled to the brim with useful materials, advice and mentorship.
