A simple maths game for younger learners where players match the number word to a spaceship with the number digit.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
"IRIS holds data collection instruments from a wide range of theoretical and methodological perspectives. These include, for example, questionnaires about motivation, attitudes, learning strategies, and intercultural understanding; experimental teaching methods; classroom observation and interview schedules; teaching tasks; sound and video files; word lists; pictures for encouraging learners to use specific structures; language tests for different skills and types of knowledge… and many more besides" (Materials on IRIS, ¶1).
Pick a student at random just by giving your device a shake or tapping the screen -- but that's just the beginning. Stick Pick suggests question starters for learners at different levels and also records how well students respond during classroom discussions. If a student is consistently scoring near the top or bottom, simply change the level so students aren't bored or frustrated. Depending on students' levels of English proficiency, they might be asked simple yes-or-no questions or to elaborate in longer sentences.
"This Multidisciplinary unit enables learners and instructors to make direct connections between themselves and the history around them by tracking their family's history through time and space."
A simple multiplication practise site where learners can choose from 6 difficulty levels and answer all the questions as quickly as they can. Players answer the questions using changing buttons, which means no typing is needed, making it idea to use on interactive whiteboards. Because it is designed using html the site also works on most tablets and smart phones.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
Math has always been the toughest subject for every age learners and algebra lays the base for other associated topics such as polynomials, quadrilaterals etc. So why not break the legacy and hit such difficult topics with an experienced online math tutor? Polynomials belong to the algebra family. It had its own predetermined set of…
Knotebooks is a supplementary education platform that enables students, teachers and self-learners to effortlessly create and collaborate on customized multimedia lessons.
Benefits for creating a classroom environment for student blogging begin with establishing a foundation for their success. Why is this important? Integrating blogs transforms a classroom into a learning community where students become self-directed learners and thinkers. This in turn, causes students to use higher order thinking skills as they create and post entries in their blogs, along with commenting on other student's blogs.
ALISON, the free online learning website, offers a comprehensive introduction to two of the most popular applications on the web- Youtube and Skype. On completion of the courses, learners will be able to effortlessly share and discover video content on the web and communicate with friends and family over the internet for free. The courses are ideal for not only computer novices but those who would like to discover the full range of functionality on these essential web resources.
GenYES is an innovative program that creates 21st century leaders and learners. GenYES students help teachers use technology in classrooms, supporting effective technology integration school-wide. Eleven years of research proves GenYES empowers students and changes the way teachers integrate technology in their lessons.
I have assembled a number of free resources that I believe should be on every classroom computer to promote learning for all students based upon principles of UDL. These tools provide improved access and accommodate for learner differences. Additionally, they are fun and engaging!