My latest creations using inudge
where everyone can create music.
Believe me, if I can, anyone can!!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Game consoles in classrooms?
In his blog, EdTe.ch, Tom Barrett write about his experience of using game consoles in the classroom.
He believes that the console should have a well deserved place in the primary classroom as a media platform. He acknowledges that it is what you do with that engaged group of children that counts. Check out the images.
I can see the potential for Consoles in Classrooms, especially after examining what the students
were able to achieve using Endless Ocean.
What do you think?
12th Annual TOOTH TALLY International Project
Cheryl Hill is looking for Australian schools
that would like to join this
INTERNATIONAL project.
The excitement of counting, graphing, reading and writing about losing teeth is beginning again next February. So get in early and get ready to join the fun!!
Click here to check out more details.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Another great video site useful for educators.
What is WatchKnow?
Imagine hundreds of thousands of great short videos, and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids. Imagine them rated and sorted into a giant Directory, making them simple to find. WatchKnow--as in, "You watch, you know"--is a non-profit online community devoted to this goal.
Imagine hundreds of thousands of great short videos, and other media, explaining every topic taught to school kids. Imagine them rated and sorted into a giant Directory, making them simple to find. WatchKnow--as in, "You watch, you know"--is a non-profit online community devoted to this goal.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
So much more to TaLe than meets the eye.
Social media tools
Many teacher are already using social media technologies to enhance the teaching and learning process.This space provides background on some common social media tools and their uses in teaching and learning.
Google Documents for teachers
Google Docs Tutorial for Teachers: This tutorial will show you the basics of using Google Docs so you can save and edit documents online.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
NSW DET teachers have access to helpful resources...
This web site offers:
online modules
focusing on integration of ICT
supported by teaching and learning activities
designed to meet syllabus outcomes K-12
This site offers you an opportunity to engage in a range of self paced tutorials. These are supported with teaching activities designed to meet syllabus outcomes through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Australian Government Quality Teacher Program
Select Primary or Secondary to search for resources designed to illustrate the integration of ICT into teaching and learning activities.
Access through My Portal------> My applications-------> Integrating ICT in Teaching and Learning
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Outback visits Sydney Australia.-video created from Flickr images.
Wonderful reflective piece-Well done to Stu Hasic .
September 23, 2009 - The Outback visits Sydney Australia. A massive dust storm - the largest in over 100 years blew millions of tonnes of dust from Central Australia across a front more than 600km wide, turning the Sydney sky red, then orange then yellow and coating everything with fine dust.
These images were all sourced from Flickr where over 2,500 such images were posted today. Of course, which other song could go with this than "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas.
Created by Stu Hasic
September 23, 2009 - The Outback visits Sydney Australia. A massive dust storm - the largest in over 100 years blew millions of tonnes of dust from Central Australia across a front more than 600km wide, turning the Sydney sky red, then orange then yellow and coating everything with fine dust.
These images were all sourced from Flickr where over 2,500 such images were posted today. Of course, which other song could go with this than "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas.
Created by Stu Hasic
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Another FREE application
Download the FREE TIME Mobile app for the iPhone or iPod touch to access TIME's depth of content around-the-clock.
Sections include:
News
- Top Stories
- Latest Headlines
- Politics
- U.S.
- World
- Biz & Tech
- Health & Science
- Entertainment
- Travel
- Swampland
- The Curious Capitalist
- Tuned In
- Nerd World
- Looking Around
Lists
Best and Worst Lists in every category from Entertainment to PoliticsQuotes
TIME.com’s Quotes of the DayPopular
The most popular articles that are being read on TIME.comMedia
Exciting photo essays and videosSunday, August 30, 2009
Google Docs to Slideshare
Slideshare recently rolled out the ability to import and share documents from Google Docs on SlideShare.
They support importing presentations, documents and pdf files at present.
Follow the steps outlined in the SlideShare blog posting.
What is SlideShare?
SlideShare claims to be the best way to share your presentations with the worldadapted from Jane KnightSaturday, August 29, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Looking for safe copyright free clipart for students?-Try WPClipart
"WPClipart is a fast, clean and safe site for children and others to find good-quality, printable images that have no copyright restrictions."
"PNG was chosen as the default format because it is lossless but compressed -- meaning it is of higher quality than JPG. " Not all images are in colour and some images are of a poorer quality.
"PNG was chosen as the default format because it is lossless but compressed -- meaning it is of higher quality than JPG. " Not all images are in colour and some images are of a poorer quality.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Back to School: Top 10 iPhone Apps for Students
Back to School: Top 10 iPhone Apps for Students
Must-haveiPhone applications for students.
These apps will help you stay organised, take notes, and study better.
Seven are FREE!!
Must-have
These apps will help you stay organised, take notes, and study better.
Seven are FREE!!
Image by powerbooktrance via Flickr
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
bubbl.us-brainstorm on line for free
Bubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online. You can:
* Create colourful mind maps online
* Share and work with friends
* Embed your mind map in your blog or website
* Email and print your mind map
* Save your mind map as an image
"bubbl.us is fantastic for collaborative work." Lisa Valentine
"a great flow charting tool that lets individuals and groups sketch out their conceptual map." Andrew Middleton
Image via Wikipedia
Try it and let me know what you think.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Create your own huge display posters
Block Posters enables users to upload their images and then enlarge them.
By printing each block of the image as an A4 size, users can print images with lots or just a few blocks to create small, large or enormous photos for display.
By printing each block of the image as an A4 size, users can print images with lots or just a few blocks to create small, large or enormous photos for display.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Generators are great.
A selection of various generators such as:
Our kids really enjoyed them.
The Newspaper Clipping Generator
The Ninja Text GeneratorThe Wizard Text Generator
are available at http://www.fodey.comOur kids really enjoyed them.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
You Tube-now it's unblocked for teachers
Twiddle This! A collaborative writing tool.
"Twiddla calls itself a web-based meeting playground. Not only is it a fun way to swap ideas about a website or image, it’s incredibly useful as well."
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The Wizard Text Generator
The Wizard Text Generator was enjoyed but the kids.
They also liked the Ninja text generator.
Year 6 thought that the The Newspaper Clipping Generator had potential.
If you are looking at creating a movie The Movie Clapper Board Generator may also come in handy.
Book Cover Generator
I had a go at a new book cover generator. It is very basic but...
I had a go at a cover for "Twilight."
I had a go at a cover for "Twilight."
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stu's Double Jeopardy
A game for the Future-
I would love to be able to introduce this soon.
Stu’s Double Jeopardy (for Windows) borrows from the lasting legacy of the popular TV gameshow, Jeopardy! to make an exciting, interactive and educational computer-based gameshow available to everybody.
As Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) and data projectors become more widely used in schools, there is a need for motivating, interactive and educational software to complement them.
– Jeopardy can be played by up to 6 teams!
Check out the quizzes
In addition to these quizzes, there are specific instructions for creating and sharing your own quizzes as well. For younger learners you can use images for the questions.
Look where we could go with it in the future.
Jeopardy Tournament
Stu's Double Jeopardy! is available free of charge. Thank you Stu Hasic!!
I would love to be able to introduce this soon.
Stu’s Double Jeopardy (for Windows) borrows from the lasting legacy of the popular TV gameshow, Jeopardy! to make an exciting, interactive and educational computer-based gameshow available to everybody.
As Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) and data projectors become more widely used in schools, there is a need for motivating, interactive and educational software to complement them.
– Jeopardy can be played by up to 6 teams!
Check out the quizzes
In addition to these quizzes, there are specific instructions for creating and sharing your own quizzes as well. For younger learners you can use images for the questions.
Look where we could go with it in the future.
Jeopardy Tournament
Stu's Double Jeopardy! is available free of charge. Thank you Stu Hasic!!
Jack and The Beanstalk- Mixbook
Collaboration and team work rule!
Mixbook allows educators even easier access to a powerful suite of digital storytelling tools on the web.
Mixbook allows educators even easier access to a powerful suite of digital storytelling tools on the web.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
IPhone and Teaching
- "iPhone applications work in the classroom!!" so I've been told...
- I know there is a lot of interest out there..I hope this articles may help you adopt this technology into your teaching.
iPhone : 3 Features That Will Impact Education
(Jeff VanDrimmelen, EduTechie.com, 12 June 2007.) This blog post describes three features of theiPhone – multi-touch display, widgets, andiPhone applications with full Internet access.- Newer article: iPhone 3G S In Depth: Why the 'S' means more than 'Speed'
- See HORIZON PROJECT Moblies
Image via Wikipedia
How To Use The Best 40 Features of iPhone 3.0
22 More iPhone 3.0 Features You May Not Know
Educate Educate is an
Info Visual Dictionary
If you would like to use image on your website, you must use the share function available on each page of the site.
The maximum number of "Share image" authorized for your blog/site is 10. Select the text (code HTML or UBB) below by recopying the code in the language of a page of your site.
the reproduction of texts or images on paper is authorized in a school environment, subject to the 3 following conditions :
- Diffusion at no charge,
- Respect of the integrity of the reproduced information (no alteration, no modification),
- Explicit quotation of the site http://www.infovisual.info as source and mention that reproduction rights are reserved and strictly limited
Saturday, June 27, 2009
ZAMZAR-Free online file conversion
Recommended by Edutopia. Michele Knobel is a professor of education at Montclair State University, in Montclair, New Jersey, and co-author of New Literacies: Everyday Practices and Classroom Learning.
Zamzar converts files without the need to download software
Zamzar converts files without the need to download software
VoiceThread
VoiceThread
Use this site for collaborative storytelling or document annotation.
Microphone set up for Windows XP
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Susan Stephenson suggests:
Engrade - This free suite of web-based tools was designed specifically for educators. Teachers can use Engrade to keep an online gradebook and an online attendance book. Engrade can also be used to send messages, post homework, and provide instant progress reports.
Edmodo - Edmodo is a free online communication tool for teachers and students. Teachers can privately assign homework, share files, and send alerts to students and parents.
EduSlide - This slide show tool was designed for teachers who want to create their own elearning resources. It can also be used to assign homework, share instructions for projects, and invite parents to special events.
SlideShare - Slideshare can be used to create public and private webinars and slide shows. This free tool works with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
WriteWith - This all-in-one tool can be used to chat, write online in groups, assign tasks, and much more.
NoteMesh - NoteMesh was created for students who want to collaborate with classmates, but it can also be used by teachers. The free service allows you to create a classroom wiki that can be updated by anyone in the group.
Keep and Share - This site offers free and secure group file sharing. Files that can be shared include documents, calendars, to-do lists, photos, and bookmarks.
Mikogo - Mikogo is a free screen-sharing tool that can be used to share your computer screen immediately with other people who are online.
Meebo - This free communication tool can be used with multiple instant messaging networks. Meebo works with AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, Gmail, MySpace IM, and Facebook Chat.
Pidgin - Similar to Meebo, Pidgin is a popular chat client that works with a variety of instant messaging services, including AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, Groupwise, Bonjour, ICQ, and Zephyr.
Phonevite - Phonevite can be used to send free reminders and alerts to other people and yourself. You simply decide who you want to contact and record a message. Phonevite takes care of the rest.
ooVoo - This free video calling service can be used to conduct a video chat with up to six people at one time. Perfect for teachers who want to communicate with colleagues or conduct parent teacher conferences online.
SpeakLike - This free web app makes it easier to communicate with people who do not speak your language. SpeakLike works like an instant messaging service and translates everything that's written from one language into another.
Google Apps Education Edition - Google's free suite of communication and collaboration apps for schools and universities makes it easy for educators to stay in touch and work together. You can collaborate in real time and share everything from files to calendars.
Twitter - Twitter has become everyone's favorite communication tool. Teachers have been using it to communicate with students, parents, and each other. It can also be used as a teaching tool in the classroom.
GroupTweet - This free app is for Twitter users who want to create a group and send messages privately between one another.
Remember the Milk - Remember the Milk is the perfect self-communication tool. This task-master helps you keep track of everything from your grocery list to your event calendar.
Classroom 2.0 - Classroom 2.0 is a social networking site for teachers who want to learn more about the web and the different ways technology can be used in the classroom. The site offers forums, webcasts, and live webinars.
TeachStrong.org - This online learning community for educators exists for teachers who want to network and learn how to integrate digital technology into the classroom.
Teachade - Designed specifically for educators, this social media networking site makes it easy to network and share resources with other teaching professionals. You can blog, chat, ask questions, and share files.
Communicating with parents, students, and other teachers doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. There are many free tools and sites online that can help with communication and networking.
Although I have tried some of these tools and sites I will have to try to have a go at the others soon.
Engrade - This free suite of web-based tools was designed specifically for educators. Teachers can use Engrade to keep an online gradebook and an online attendance book. Engrade can also be used to send messages, post homework, and provide instant progress reports.
Edmodo - Edmodo is a free online communication tool for teachers and students. Teachers can privately assign homework, share files, and send alerts to students and parents.
EduSlide - This slide show tool was designed for teachers who want to create their own elearning resources. It can also be used to assign homework, share instructions for projects, and invite parents to special events.
SlideShare - Slideshare can be used to create public and private webinars and slide shows. This free tool works with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
WriteWith - This all-in-one tool can be used to chat, write online in groups, assign tasks, and much more.
NoteMesh - NoteMesh was created for students who want to collaborate with classmates, but it can also be used by teachers. The free service allows you to create a classroom wiki that can be updated by anyone in the group.
Keep and Share - This site offers free and secure group file sharing. Files that can be shared include documents, calendars, to-do lists, photos, and bookmarks.
Mikogo - Mikogo is a free screen-sharing tool that can be used to share your computer screen immediately with other people who are online.
Meebo - This free communication tool can be used with multiple instant messaging networks. Meebo works with AIM, Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, Gmail, MySpace IM, and Facebook Chat.
Pidgin - Similar to Meebo, Pidgin is a popular chat client that works with a variety of instant messaging services, including AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk, Groupwise, Bonjour, ICQ, and Zephyr.
Phonevite - Phonevite can be used to send free reminders and alerts to other people and yourself. You simply decide who you want to contact and record a message. Phonevite takes care of the rest.
ooVoo - This free video calling service can be used to conduct a video chat with up to six people at one time. Perfect for teachers who want to communicate with colleagues or conduct parent teacher conferences online.
SpeakLike - This free web app makes it easier to communicate with people who do not speak your language. SpeakLike works like an instant messaging service and translates everything that's written from one language into another.
Google Apps Education Edition - Google's free suite of communication and collaboration apps for schools and universities makes it easy for educators to stay in touch and work together. You can collaborate in real time and share everything from files to calendars.
Twitter - Twitter has become everyone's favorite communication tool. Teachers have been using it to communicate with students, parents, and each other. It can also be used as a teaching tool in the classroom.
GroupTweet - This free app is for Twitter users who want to create a group and send messages privately between one another.
Remember the Milk - Remember the Milk is the perfect self-communication tool. This task-master helps you keep track of everything from your grocery list to your event calendar.
Classroom 2.0 - Classroom 2.0 is a social networking site for teachers who want to learn more about the web and the different ways technology can be used in the classroom. The site offers forums, webcasts, and live webinars.
TeachStrong.org - This online learning community for educators exists for teachers who want to network and learn how to integrate digital technology into the classroom.
Teachade - Designed specifically for educators, this social media networking site makes it easy to network and share resources with other teaching professionals. You can blog, chat, ask questions, and share files.
Susan Stephenson, The Book Chook
Blogging about kids' literature and literacy
Editor of Literacy Lava
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