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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: 10 of The Best Chrome Apps for Math Teachers - 89 views

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    "This is a list that comprises some of the best math apps and extensions in Chrome store. We have literally gone through hundreds of apps to finally decide on the apps that would make the cut.These extensions are meant to help kids develop math skills through a wide variety of exercises, activities, games, interactive simulations and many more. Some of these apps are integrated with Google Drive and are also available for  iPad, Android, and Chromebooks."
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Keyboard classes take over from handwriting lessons in Finland's schools - 43 views

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    "Finland is planning to phase out handwriting classes in favour of keyboard skills, a recognition that this generation will never write a letter, birthday card or love letter. Instead, they'll text, tap and tweet."
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    "Finland is planning to phase out handwriting classes in favour of keyboard skills, a recognition that this generation will never write a letter, birthday card or love letter. Instead, they'll text, tap and tweet."
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Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Make Google Reader your Powerhouse sharing system - 3 views

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    Productivity and simplicity, these are two things the modern knowledge worker craves. Google Reader is my "secret weapon" of productivity and I'd like to show you how I get the most out of this program.
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Why An Unconference? - Meeting Of The Minds Unconference Blog - 8 views

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    Looking for a conference with a difference? What story do you have to tell? The #motm13 Unconference is built around stories for the purpose of making strong connections with other passionate educators who are integrating ICT with pedagogy.
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#VicPLN Action - 26 views

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    On June 21 2012, the Government released a discussion paper which states its vision for the improvement of the teaching profession. The 'New Directions for School Leadership and the Teaching Profession,' aims to stimulate and inform discussion on the future of the teaching profession and school leadership.  As a collective of grass roots teachers, who are not currently being asked to participate in educational debates and discussion, we see this as an opportunity to enable teachers' voice.   Teachers: A great, yet untapped, source for policy makers.
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Rethinking Reading: An Essay in Support of Teachers - 26 views

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    A fantastic read, if not for the fascinating history of reading education in the US. However it totally applies to the Australian context too.
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How do make a PBL teacher « - 4 views

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    Interesting post from a prolific Ed blogger who has always written about Ed and the "bleeding edge" worth following and very readable. This post posits that if we are to introduce a non Americanised version of PBL then we should expect systematic change over a long period of time so that it becomes ingrained in the learning culture of the school. I particularly like this position because it takes into account the longevity of the teachers capacity not only to with stand the change but also to be part of the new paradigm.
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Meeting Of The Minds Unconference 2012 - 3 views

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    Looking for a conference with a difference? What story do you have to tell? The #motm12 Unconference is built around stories for the purpose of making strong connections with other passionate educators who are integrating ICT with pedagogy. 
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Collaborative annotation of images | speakingimage - 177 views

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    This is a fantastic web 2.0 tool. Upload images and annotate. You can other embed media inside the annotations. Annotations pop up as you click or hover over the objects you add. You can embed the annotated image into webpage or blog. This could be a useful tool for teachers and students. Lots of scope for creativity with layers etc. You can share to a group and set editing permissions for public or restricted people/groups for collaboration purposes. 
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10 ways to motivate students to blog… « What Ed Said - 62 views

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    The title says it all. Some useful tips.
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DEECD Teachers Who Use Twitter - 23 views

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    Starting up a directory for Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) teachers who use twitter.
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Tony-b Machine 3 - 1 views

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    Online doof doof making music machine/generator. It works make sure your students are using head phones. Looks like you can record on the fly could be useful for a pre garageband lesson.
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cooltoolsforschools - Music Tools - 4 views

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    Great list of online music making sites
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45 Websites For Students To Create Original Artwork Online | art, creativity, student a... - 2 views

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    Great sight with a huge list of sites where students can create Art Work online
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Australia Publishes CC Info Pack - Creative Commons - 0 views

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    Great post on Creative Commons. This should answer all your questions re: using CC material on your blog
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Internet Safety | 4A's bloggerama - 1 views

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    you can now embed prezi into classblogs
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National testing hurts teachers: expert - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - 1 views

  • An international educator has criticised the practice of national testing of schools for literacy and numeracy.
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