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The education section of the British Film Institute is a treasure trove of film clips, information and ideas.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A collection of cross curricular videos for teachers to use in class. The videos are sourced from many sites, including YouTube, Teacher.tv and many more.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A video sharing website that has a good collection of school subject videos to choose from.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

The Teacher Wall is a virtual town hall that gives teachers an opportunity to talk about the things that are most important to them--from challenges to "A-ha! moments," from lessons learned to job satisfaction, from curriculum to parent engagement. The topics tackled on the Teacher Wall showcase a wide range of voices and provide teachers with a chance to interact and share with one another, all while adding to the conversation on America's schools.
Backed by the Gates Foundation. Go to the site and click on teacher wall to view some of the features before signing up.

A site from the US with a superb collect of professional development videos for teachers to improve their skills and knowledge of teaching and learning in a range of areas and subjects.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

Shows a Yamaha piano that can be played from remote locations

MIT+K12 Project. MIT students produce learning resources and activities for K-12 students.

MIT-created site that uses student-created videos to explain complex science and engineering topics to k-12 students.

this is an amazing new website from TED. Watch animated videos with built in quizzes and lessons, or upload your own videos and share. Wonderful resource for the flipped classroom

http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/neverendingsearch/2012/04/26/flip-this-video-a-ted-ed-update/ This article by Joyce Valenza explains how videos from TED-Ed can be "flipped" to become lessons plans and extension ideas, allowing for a richer and more differentiated experience.

A superb YouTube channel with animations explaining physics ideas in simple terms. Great and introduction to a lesson or new topic.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

A good collection of biology, chemistry and physics videos for GCSE level students.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

A wonderful YouTube channel featuring over 400 science experiments and activities to try in your class. Each video is succinct and easy to follow.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Short animated videos on the changes to social media and technology from Australia's ABC.

Introducing TED-Ed: Lessons worth sharing.
You can also nominate an educator or animator or suggest a lesson via this site.