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Thanks to Nik Peachey for pointing out this post on one of his Scoop.it sites. In this post, Katrina Schwartz (2012.10.26) provides a pointer to the Right Question Institute (an NPO), introduces a new book about inquiry-based learning, and explains, "Coming up with the right question involves vigorously thinking through the problem, investigating it from various angles, turning closed questions into open-ended ones[,] and prioritizing which are the most important questions to get at the heart of the matter" (¶4). An excerpt from the book spells out rules for student engagement in forming questions about topics under investigation.

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"Italian psychologist Geatano Kanizsa first described this optical illusion in 1955 as a subjective or illusory contour illusion. The study of such optical illusions has led to an understanding of how the brain and eyes perceive optical information and has been used considerably by artists and designers alike. They show the power of human imagination in filling in the gaps to make implied constructions in our own minds. Kanizsa figures and similar illusions are a really useful way to encourage learners to 'say what they see' and to explain how they see it. It offers a chance for others to become aware of the different views available in a diagram and share their own thoughts without the 'danger' of being wrong; many people see different things."

The guest post explains about the features of Joomla hosting, and how it's good for business companies.

Great article about how to use iPad:s in projects, with useful tips about apps.

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

An amazing science site with a large number of magnificent animations and graphics to help you explain science principles. Content suitable for older students. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

A great science resource showing and explaining how weathering can change the landscape. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

A great set of videos explaining how various pieces of technology work. See hard drives to touch screen smart phones. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

Richard Byrne explains "five ways that Google Sites are commonly being used in schools" (2012.08.20).

Abayas and hijab fashion have become a hot fashion among the Muslim women of today, around the world. Hijab is mostly worn with crepe abayas with baggy sleeves, ornamented with hand beads, silver and golden lining on sleeves and bodice. This is just one form explained here; you find hundreds of hijabs with varying styles and designs, impeccably beautiful and outrageously worn with different dresses from the east to the west. There is really no limit to it. You can also find beautiful matching chiffon hijabs with abayas patterned with stone work and embroidery of silk thread. Some are handmade and are costly whereas others are machine made and are produced in the bulk and are less expensive. Many online shopping sites are particularly offering hijabs exclusively. These sites are international however some local forums are also available to meet the local demand. These sites offer extensive range of hijabs with varying designs and styles and cost related to it. You can always log onto these sites to get the right hijabs for you at the most affordable rates. At any time, you are given free public access to these sites and the hundreds of hijabs designs pictures uploaded at these pages. You can compare and filter the right hijab with different keywords related to your fabric and print selection. It will subsequently screen and narrow down your search in availing the right hijab for you.

A beautifully made and wonderfully useful animated and interactive video site showing explained about a range of useful topics. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

A great set of science and engineering animations to help you explain difficult concepts visually. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

video explaining some tips to incorporate games in class so that students are more motivated, feel like they have some choice, and see connections between topics.

This post pointed out reviews, and included "a portion of my [Larry's] Introduction that explains the parts of the 'Organizing Cycle': Building Strong Relationships with Students ... Accessing Prior Knowledge through Stories ... Identifying and Mentoring Students' Leadership Potential ... Learning by Doing ... [&] Reflection.

A great interactive geography flash presentation explaining the terms and vocabulary of the water table. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

"If however we assume that interactivity and communication are important objectives of the modern classroom, then there's one feature however that's particularly interesting. Explain Everything links to a wide variety of cloud storage services thereby enabling screencasts to be uploaded and exchanged between students and teacher. For example, a student can create a screencast and the teacher can respond verbally within the same screencast while highlighting and marking it up for clarification"