Group items tagged play - Diigo In Education

Newsroom | Alliance for Childhood - 1 views

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childhood kindergarten learning

shared by Steve Ransom on 28 May 09 - Cached

In many kindergarten classrooms there is no playtime at all. Teachers say the curriculum does not incorporate play, there isn’t time for it, and many school administrators do not value it.
- Steve Ransom on 28 May 09
  
  Then you can't really blame teachers here. Policy/curriculum has to change.
  
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“We have had a politically and commercially driven effort to make kindergarten a one-size-smaller first grade. Why in the world are we trying to teach the elementary curriculum at the early childhood level?”
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Finnish children similarly have a lengthy and playful childhood, not beginning formal schooling until age 7. Yet Finland consistently gets the highest scores on international exams.
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Crisis in the Kindergarten describes the current state of public kindergartens in the U.S. as “a national disgrace.”
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Steve Ransom on 28 May 09

New studies show play losing out to formal lessons and tests, even though multiple benefits of imaginative play are well documented

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New studies show play losing out to formal lessons and tests, even though multiple benefits of imaginative play are well documented</div>

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Debate on playtime's value grows as more states fund preschool - washingtonpost.com - 6 views

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play preschool kindergarten skills

shared by Steve Ransom on 25 Nov 09 - Cached

Nevertheless, in kindergarten, children are playing for fewer than 30 minutes a day
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Play advocates welcome the dollars but worry that politicians eager for tangible returns on taxpayers' investment in early education, and school officials eager for better test scores, will push for more direct instruction, an efficient way to get short-term gains in literacy and math.
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Steve Ransom on 25 Nov 09

Nevertheless, in kindergarten, children are playing for fewer than 30 minutes a day

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Soundslice - 84 views

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guitar music learning video music theory

shared by Martin Burrett on 27 Nov 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 27 Nov 12

An interest music project where users upload videos of guitars being played and you can view the notes and chords being played on a timeline in real time. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An interest music project where users upload videos of guitars being played and you can view the notes and chords being played on a timeline in real time. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts</a></div>

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Daisy the Dinosaur - 48 views

www.daisythedinosaur.com

programming EYFS young children iPad

shared by Martin Burrett on 04 Dec 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 04 Dec 12

Get little ones interesting in basic programming by playing with Daisy the Dinosaur on this fun iPad app. Set a list of commands in free-play mode or complete challenges. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Get little ones interesting in basic programming by playing with Daisy the Dinosaur on this fun iPad app. Set a list of commands in free-play mode or complete challenges. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools</a></div>

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Instinct - 107 views

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music learning guitar

shared by Martin Burrett on 06 Jan 13 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 06 Jan 13

Learn to play guitar with this beautifully designed site. Work through the lessons using your own guitar along with your computer's microphone so the site can interact with you as you play in real time. The site will even help you tune it. If you haven't got a guitar to hand, you can use the on-screen virtual guitar. The course is designed for beginners, but lessons progress quickly. The site seems to work best on Google Chrome. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Learn to play guitar with this beautifully designed site. Work through the lessons using your own guitar along with your computer's microphone so the site can interact with you as you play in real time. The site will even help you tune it. If you haven't got a guitar to hand, you can use the on-screen virtual guitar. The course is designed for beginners, but lessons progress quickly. The site seems to work best on Google Chrome. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts</a></div>

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Infinity Ring Books and Games - 66 views

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Infinity Ring Read books play games

shared by Joyce Sendeckyj on 31 Oct 12 - No Cached

Joyce Sendeckyj on 31 Oct 12

Read the books and play the games

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Animated Shakespeare - 177 views

www.cambio.com/cliffsnotes-films

Shakespeare literature animation English video video clips

shared by Martin Burrett on 10 Apr 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 10 Apr 12

A superb site with animated videos of Shakespeare plays. Watch short explanations about some of the most famous plays and watch videos exploring the characters. The text that goes with the videos is useful and child-friendly. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A superb site with animated videos of Shakespeare plays. Watch short explanations about some of the most famous plays and watch videos exploring the characters. The text that goes with the videos is useful and child-friendly. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English</a></div>

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The (iPad) Radio Play | Wandering Academic - 6 views

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ipad resources tools teaching

shared by Greg Clinton on 21 Dec 11 - No Cached

Greg Clinton on 21 Dec 11

A complete project plan for creating radio plays on iPads using Garageband or Studio.HD. Applicable to a wide range of subject matter, including social studies, literature, or even science. Great tutorials down at the bottom of the page, and examples - even project files included.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A complete project plan for creating radio plays on iPads using Garageband or Studio.HD. Applicable to a wide range of subject matter, including social studies, literature, or even science. Great tutorials down at the bottom of the page, and examples - even project files included.</div>

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Seterra | Map Quiz Game - 98 views

www.seterra.net

Geography map maps games Quiz download

shared by Martin Burrett on 06 Jan 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 06 Jan 12

A superb map based geography game. Download to play. Play games to find cities, countries, rivers, identify flags and more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A superb map based geography game. Download to play. Play games to find cities, countries, rivers, identify flags and more. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental</a></div>

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Foldit - Solve Puzzles for Science - 138 views

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science games biology research puzzles download

shared by Martin Burrett on 03 Feb 12 - Cached

Martin Burrett on 03 Feb 12

Get your class to help with real micro biology science by playing this fun folding game. Download the programme and follow the on-screen instructions to get playing in no time. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Get your class to help with real micro biology science by playing this fun folding game. Download the programme and follow the on-screen instructions to get playing in no time. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science</a></div>

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How children's 'play' is being sneakily redefined - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post - 52 views

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play edreform

shared by Tu Loan Trieu Trieu on 17 Nov 11 - No Cached

Tu Loan Trieu Trieu on 17 Nov 11

children need more play time

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Angry Birds Rio Online - 48 views

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maths physics games

shared by Martin Burrett on 07 Jun 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 07 Jun 12

Angry Birds is a wonderful game for teaching all sorts of maths and physics. Play an online version of Angry Birds Rio. Play full screen at http://www.physicsgames.com/flash/angry-birds-rio.swf http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Educational+Games

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Angry Birds is a wonderful game for teaching all sorts of maths and physics. Play an online version of Angry Birds Rio. Play full screen at <a href="http://www.physicsgames.com/flash/angry-birds-rio.swf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.physicsgames.com/flash/angry-birds-rio.swf</a> <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Educational+Games" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Educational+Games</a></div>

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PLN Starter Kit - LiveBinder | Diigo - 43 views

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pln starter

shared by Mariusz Leś on 10 Jan 14 - No Cached

Melissa Stager on 10 Jan 14

This links to an empty binder. Could you please send me the live link? Thank you!

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Heinz Krettek on 11 Jan 14

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=441748?gname=diigoineducation just extract the correct URL from the link ;-)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=441748?gname=diigoineducation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=441748?gname=diigoineducation</a> just extract the correct URL from the link ;-)</div>

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PinYinPal - 23 views

pinyinpal.com

Mandarin Pinyin Chinese app ipad

shared by Martin Burrett on 29 Jul 13 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 29 Jul 13

This is a great game app for learning Chinese Pinyin, simplified Chinese and Mandarin. Play the Scrabble-like game by arranging your tiles on the board to form Pinyin words. Choose a character and the correct meaning to gain extra points. Play against friends on the web. Download the app at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinyinpal-only-free-mandarin/id573873383 http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great game app for learning Chinese Pinyin, simplified Chinese and Mandarin. Play the Scrabble-like game by arranging your tiles on the board to form Pinyin words. Choose a character and the correct meaning to gain extra points. Play against friends on the web. Download the app at <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinyinpal-only-free-mandarin/id573873383" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinyinpal-only-free-mandarin/id573873383</a> <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Beluga Learning - 50 views

www.belugalearning.com

maths ipad app

shared by Martin Burrett on 09 Dec 13 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 09 Dec 13

This is a 'must try' maths iPad app. Play fun, useful and beautifully designed games for every numeracy topic. Adding to algebra! The more you play, the more levels that get unlocked. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a 'must try' maths iPad app. Play fun, useful and beautifully designed games for every numeracy topic. Adding to algebra! The more you play, the more levels that get unlocked. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths</a></div>

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Designing for Play-Based Learning - 0 views

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play-based learning pedagogy learning design

shared by Brad Belbas on 15 Apr 09 - Cached

Designing for Play-Based Learning
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Simple free learning tools for students and teachers | Quizlet - 44 views

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learning flashcards quiz

shared by Dora Gonzalez-Bañales on 07 Apr 09 - Cached

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Miss Miller on 07 Apr 09

Quizlet is a lightning fast way to memorize vocabulary lists. It's like flashcards, but much more fun and interactive.

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Melissa Enderle on 18 Jul 10

Create your own flashcards or use already-made ones. Can use definitions (or words) already stored on the site. Share with others. Useful for ESL students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Create your own flashcards or use already-made ones. Can use definitions (or words) already stored on the site. Share with others. Useful for ESL students.</div>

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trisha_poole on 09 Jan 11

Vocabulary tool. Create flashcards, play games, search for word lists, etc.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Vocabulary tool. Create flashcards, play games, search for word lists, etc.</div>

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Beth Panitz on 09 Jan 11

Create flashcards. Play matching games.

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Jody Monroe on 13 Jul 11

Quizlet is the largest flash cards and study games website with over 5 million free sets of flashcards covering every possible subject. It's the best place to play educational games, memorize vocabulary and study online.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Quizlet is the largest flash cards and study games website with over 5 million free sets of flashcards covering every possible subject. It's the best place to play educational games, memorize vocabulary and study online.</div>

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Marney Womble on 29 Mar 12

Recently created flashcards for literary terms, every term my students need was there! Fast, easy, efficent use of time.

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Martin Burrett on 30 Apr 12

This is a comprehensive flash card study aid site. Make your flashcards to study anything. Add pictures, text and it supports a range of non-alphabetical languages like Chinese and Japanese. You can choose to learn, spell things, test yourself or play games with the information. Browse thousands of sets made by other users without signing in. A free account is required to make your own flashcards. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a comprehensive flash card study aid site. Make your flashcards to study anything. Add pictures, text and it supports a range of non-alphabetical languages like Chinese and Japanese. You can choose to learn, spell things, test yourself or play games with the information. Browse thousands of sets made by other users without signing in. A free account is required to make your own flashcards. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools</a></div>

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Alysyn Thibault on 30 Apr 12

My students have loved making their own flashcards for Greek/Latin roots on Quizlet!

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Marc Patton on 19 Jul 12

Quizlet is the largest study site in the U.S., providing powerful learning tools and games to over 7 million students and teachers each month.

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Kate Pederson on 15 Nov 12

Vocabulary Resource

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Decimal Blackjack - 2 views

www.decimalsquares.com/...blackjack.html

maths game blackjack cards decimals

shared by Martin Burrett on 03 May 09 - Cached

Andrew Williamson on 03 May 09

Online decimals maths game a lot like black jack

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Martin Burrett on 16 Jul 11

Play Blackjack with decimals. Play against the computer and be the closest to 2 but not over to win. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Play Blackjack with decimals. Play against the computer and be the closest to 2 but not over to win. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths</a></div>

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Kisstunes Virtual Musical Keyboard - 53 views

www.kisstunes.com/kiss3.aspx

music piano keyboard whiteboard resources digital music

shared by Martin Burrett on 18 Aug 11 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 18 Aug 11

An online virtual musical keyboard that can be played with your computer keyboard or a mouse. So you're not going to be able to play much Chopin on this, but it's fun and the keyboard appears large on a whiteboard and is useful for showing some basics. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music,+Sound+&+Podcasts

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An online virtual musical keyboard that can be played with your computer keyboard or a mouse. So you're not going to be able to play much Chopin on this, but it's fun and the keyboard appears large on a whiteboard and is useful for showing some basics. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music,+Sound+&+Podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music,+Sound+&+Podcasts</a></div>

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Geosense: an online world geography game - 138 views

www.geosense.net

geography maps games

shared by Martin Burrett on 25 Oct 11 - Cached

Martin Burrett on 25 Oct 11

A nice geography map game where you need to click as near to a given town or city as possible. Build up a high score by being accurate and fast. Click 'Visit' on the homepage to play without signing up. Play by yourself or with others online. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A nice geography map game where you need to click as near to a given town or city as possible. Build up a high score by being accurate and fast. Click 'Visit' on the homepage to play without signing up. Play by yourself or with others online. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental</a></div>

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