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Good short overview of the connection between the cognitive, interpersonal & intrapersonal and "deeper learning". In careers classes & in career advice these are the sorts of factors the kids are taught determine success in life. Via Sara Wilkie Tweet

If you are thinking about or have stepped into using iPads this Pinterest page iPad support for teachers may be of some value to you or your staff. Visit http://pinterest.com/audreynay/ for other iPad boards that I have created : iPad apps-Apps in education 213 pins iPad support 4 teachers 158 pins Numeracy Apps 1 pin iPad apps 4 school -literacy 146 pins Toddler apps 35 pins iP*ds in class 170 pins iPad apps -CAPA 12 pins Early Literacy 19 pins Students with special needs 77 pins

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This week the focus is iPad and Web 2.0 Tools Tutorials. These tutorials will support teachers to effectively embed technology into their Literacy and Numeracy programs.

Since keeping students on track is not always easy, sometimes the digital horse blinders need to be put on. Thankfully, this handy set of visuals from Primary Possibilities offers a guide to keeping students focused while using technology.

"Evernote has transformed the way I organise myself as a teacher. Using Evernote as an organisational tool in the classroom has changed the way I assess students, keep notes and records and complete many day to day tasks. I am a big believer in not making more work for myself than I need to and using Evernote effectively makes things much easier"