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Martin Burrett

MathMovesU - 0 views

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    This is a superb maths games and activities site. Design an avatar and stroll around and choose what activities you would like to do in a range of maths topics. The games are great and the graphics are well designed and child-friendly. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

Math Worksheets - 0 views

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    A large maths worksheet site where you can create sheets for a range of primary and secondary topics. [Be aware - site contains advertising and pop-ups] http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

Who wants to be a Mathonaire? - 0 views

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    This is a beautifully made 'Who wants to be a Millionaire?' maths game with 5 levels of difficulty to choose from. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
J Black

The Economics of Giving It Away - WSJ.com - 0 views

  • In other cases, the same digital economics have spurred entirely new business models, such as "Freemium," a free version supported by a paid premium version. This model uses free as a form of marketing to put the product in the hands of the maximum number of people, converting just a small fraction to paying customers. It's an inversion of the old free sample promotion: Rather than giving away one brownie to sell 99 others, you give away 99 virtual penguins to sell one virtual igloo. (Confused? Ask a child: This is the business model for the phenomenally successful Club Penguin.)
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    The explosion of all types of video content on YouTube and other sites is quickly transforming online video from a medium strictly for entertainment and news into one that is also a reference tool. As a result, video search, on YouTube and across other sites, is rapidly morphing into a new entry point into the Web, one that could rival mainstream search for many types of queries.
J Black

The 21st Century Centurion: 21st Century Questions - 0 views

  • The report extended literacy to “Five New Basics” - English, mathematics, science, social studies, and computer science. A Nation At Risk specified that all high school graduates should be able to “understand the computer as an information, computation and communication device; students should be able to use the computer in the study of the other Basics and for personal and work-related purposes; and students should understand the world of computers, electronics, and related technologies."That was 1983 - twenty- six years ago. I ask you, Ben: Has education produced students with basic knowledge in the core disciplines and computer science TODAY? Are we there yet? OR - are we still at risk for not producing students with the essential skills for success in 1983?
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      I had never really considered this before...how computer science has been totally left out of the equaltion....why is that? Cost of really delivering this would be enormous -- think how much money the districts would have to pour into the school systems.
  • On June 29, 1996, the U. S. Department of Education released Getting America's Students Ready for the 21st Century; Meeting the Technology Literacy Challenge, A Report to the Nation on Technology and Education. Recognizing the rapid changes in workplace needs and the vast challenges facing education, the Technology Literacy Challenge launched programs in the states that focused on a vision of the 21st century where all students are “technologically literate.” Four goals, relating primarily to technology skills, were advanced that focused specifically on: 1.) Training and support for teachers; 2.) Acquisition of multimedia computers in classrooms; 3.) Connection to the Internet for every classroom; and 4.) Acquiring effective software and online learning resources integral to teaching the school's curriculum.
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      we are really stuck here....the training and support -- the acquisition of hardware, connectivity etc.
  • Our profession is failing miserably to respond to twenty-six years of policy, programs and even statutory requirements designed to improve the ability of students to perform and contribute in a high performance workplace. Our students are losing while we are debating.
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      This is really, really well said here...bravo
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  • In 2007, The Report of the NEW Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce: Tough Choices or Tough Times made our nation hyperaware that "World market professionals are available in a wide range of fields for a fraction of what U.S. professionals charge." Guess what? While U.S. educators stuck learned heads in the sand, the world's citizens gained 21st century skills! Tough Choices spares no hard truth: "Our young adults score at “mediocre” levels on the best international measure of performance." Do you think it is an accident that the word "mediocre" is used? Let's see, I believe we saw it w-a-a-a-y back in 1983 when A Nation At Risk warned of a "tide of mediocrity." Tough Choices asks the hard question: "Will the world’s employers pick U.S. graduates when workers in Asia will work for much less? Then the question is answered. Our graduates will be chosen for global work "only if the U.S. worker can compete academically, exceed in creativity, learn quickly, and demonstrate a capacity to innovate." There they are
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      This is exactly what dawns on students when they realize what globalization means for them..the incredibly stiff competition that it is posed to bring about.
  • “Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century."
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    The report extended literacy to "Five New Basics" - English, mathematics, science, social studies, and computer science. A Nation At Risk specified that all high school graduates should be able to "understand the computer as an information, computation and communication device; students should be able to use the computer in the study of the other Basics and for personal and work-related purposes; and students should understand the world of computers, electronics, and related technologies." That was 1983 - twenty- six years ago. I ask you, Ben: Has education produced students with basic knowledge in the core disciplines and computer science TODAY? Are we there yet? OR - are we still at risk for not producing students with the essential skills for success in 1983?
Josh Paluch

Commentary: Don't prop up failing schools - CNN.com - 0 views

  • Story HighlightsChristensen, Horn: Federal spending on schools is set to jumpThey say it would be a big mistake to use money to let failing schools resist changeCo-authors: Federal money should go to innovators challenging traditional waysThey say technology should be used to create new forms of schooling
  • The most likely result of this stimulus will be to give our schools the luxury of affording not to change.
  • Fourth, direct more funds for research and development to create student-centric learning software. Just a fraction of 1 percent of the $600 billion in K-12 spending from all levels currently goes toward R&D. The federal government should reallocate funds so we can begin to understand not just what learning opportunities work best on average but also what works for whom and under what circumstance. It is vital to fund learning software that captures data about the student and the efficacy of different approaches so we can connect these dots.
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    Christensen joins a growing list of education commentators who are opposed to Obama policies
Jim Farmer

Online Resources for Math - Algebra, Trigonometric, Geometry, Calculus, Boolean Algebra... - 0 views

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    The goal of this website is to provide new education tools to teachers, parents and off course students who can benefit from it. Mathebook.net has Online Tutorials as well as Downloadable pdf tutorials which one can save on computer and use later
David Wetzel

10 Math Apps for the iPod Touch - 0 views

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    Math applications (apps) for iPod Touch offer students and teachers are excellent ways to focus students in math classes. Although many Math Apps are loaded with ads and other distracting information, I have found several that are add free.
Martin Burrett

StudyJams - Maths - 0 views

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    A superb collection of maths study guides, quizzes, games and activities for every area of the maths curriculum. A must for any maths teacher. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

Math Live - Animated and interactive lessons - 0 views

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    An amazing, vast and well made maths site with interactive animated lessons on every area of the primary curriculum. Make sure you check out the glossary section for a superb interactive maths dictionary. A must try site! http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

Number Facts Bingo - 0 views

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    A site that provides ready-made printable bingo cards and a whiteboard resource that generates random number facts questions. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

The Math Worksheet Site.com - 0 views

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    Some great free maths worksheets on this 'paid for' site. Additional resources can be found when you press the 'preview' link. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

Math 6 Spy Guys - 0 views

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    A great set of maths animated lessons on topics across the curriculum, including area, equations, ratio, probability and a whole lot more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/maths
Martin Burrett

Count Us In Maths Games - 0 views

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    A collection of 15 games for younger learners about various maths topics. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

Maths Pop quiz (for 9-11 year olds) - 0 views

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    A 32 question long PowerPoint maths quiz I designed for a mixed ability class of 9-11 year olds. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Dan Sherman

Online Summer Math Programs - proven to reverse summer learning loss - 4 views

Research shows that most students lose more than 2 months of math skills over the summer. TenMarks summer math programs for grades 3-high school are a great way to reverse the summer learning loss...

TenMarks Summer Math Programs Learning Loss Online Web 2.0 Interactive Slide

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Martin Burrett

Arcademic Skill Builders: Math Games - 0 views

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    A superb collection of beautifully made maths games. Play against the computer or friends via the web. A must try site.
Martin Burrett

Maths Worksheets - 0 views

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    A simple looking site with a large collection of ready made maths worksheets with answers for many different areas of the maths curriculum. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Martin Burrett

IXL Maths - 0 views

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    This is a vast resource site with activities covering the whole maths curriculum. There is a 'paid for' section, but most of the activities are free and can be used without signing in. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/maths
Martin Burrett

Math Worksheets - 0 views

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    A superb site to find a vast collection of maths worksheets for the whole of the curriculum. Answer keys are supplied for easy marking. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
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