``These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slidesharing ...``
Track Santa in Google Earth thanks to NORAD, a joint military operation of the American and Canadian governments, that has been tracking Santa for kids since 1955. Kids can also follow Santa on Facebook or Twitter @noradsanta
Free online lesson planbook program for teachers of all grade levels. It's possible to share, save plans as pdf or Word documents, attach files, etc. A video on the site explains the features.
Exploratree is a free web resource where you or your group can access a library of more than 24 ready-made interactive graphic organizers. The results can be edited, printed, and shared. Handy
"Over the Top is an interactive adventure game that allows YOU to experience life in the trenches during the First World War. As a young Canadian soldier stationed somewhere along the Western Front in the late Fall of 1916, you will live through some of the excitement, despair, brutality and sheer horror of trench warfare."
This format could be easily replicated by teachers wanting to support students who are confined. The Scholastic siite "features 20 days of grade-level, ready-to-print language arts and math pages, along with content-related online activities. Stay Smart! provides students with important skills practice to help them stay on track when they can't get to school."
"A whole host of tools to spice up your students' projects and your lessons. Explore and experiment with a variety of Web 2.0 tools including animated avatars, comic creators, digital scrapbooks, image creators, interactive timelines, logo generators, slideshows, streaming video, and the web resources that will serve as "containers" for the different elements."
Thousands of Free Lesson Plans and Educational Resources for Teachers | Searchable. "Thinkfinity.org makes it easy for educators to enhance their classroom instruction with lesson plans, interactive activities and other online resources. Thinkfinity.org also provides a wealth of educational and literacy resources for students."
Explore Connect to learn more about its features.
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From the Victoria (AU) Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Online activity for future bakers from Robin Hood. Kids might have fun making and decorating digital baked foods. Good for having students follow directions.
November 18, 2009 is GIS Day. This site has promotional materials, activities & classroom resources for all levels. The GIS Day home page is at http://www.gisday.com/