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Use this site to create, read, and share engaging digital books that build reading skills for students. Your universally designed books will engage and support diverse learners according to their individual needs, interests, and skills.

Awesome blog post on Movie making and literacy skills. Some great pedagogy happening with this group of students. I really like Kynan's philosophy of letting the students learn rather than intervening with teacher direction. Final cut express is a rather complicated piece of software but it looks like these kids have eaten it for breakfast

"Being able to solve everyday complex problems through communication and cooporation with others are the skills that students need to learn and practice to prepare for the future. Communicating effectively and efficiently with diverse audiences and solving everyday problems are important in a society that is moving at a rapid pace in a Global Market. The ability to solve everyday complex problems is an important and necessary skill for students today. Problem based learning (PBL) provides a learning environment students require to resolve everyday problems while applying previous and learning new knowledge. Cooperative learning, as a part of PBL, allows students the opportunity to communicate ideas and knowledege. As a teacher it is also important to communicate effectively with students to guide the learning process as well as model how to question and reason through a problem. The web-enhanced 3 part seminar series is designed to review and apply the basics of PBL to allow you to create a PBL unit to use within your own classroom."

"MissionV is providing a highly creative, totally immersive, game based learning environment for primary and post primary students. We're putting the focus on 21st century skills, helping chidren to become original digital creators with 3D modeling and programming skills. MissionV allows high potential students from all backgrounds to connect, create and collaborate in a 3D world entirely of their own making."

In today's post I am sharing with you two popular series of iPad apps to help your kids improve their writing skills. These series are : Jumbled Sentences and I Can Write.

In today's post I am sharing with you two popular series of iPad apps to help your kids improve their writing skills. These series are : Jumbled Sentences and I Can Write.

Central to the ethos of Anipix Animation Academy is its unwavering dedication to providing students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in animation. Led by a team of industry experts and seasoned professionals, Anipix ensures that students receive the highest quality of education and training. Through a meticulously crafted curriculum that blends theoretical understanding with hands-on experience, students are empowered to explore the depths of their creativity and develop mastery in 2D & 3D animation, as well as visual effects. What sets Anipix apart is its proactive approach to preparing students for success in the competitive animation industry. Beyond technical instruction, the academy offers a range of industry-oriented programs designed to equip students with the skills, insights, and connections needed to thrive in today's animation landscape. From industry-relevant projects and collaborative initiatives to guest lectures by leading professionals, Anipix provides students with a holistic learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

TGC is a premier training institute specializing in Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation, and Multimedia courses. With over 16 years of experience, they offer both classroom and online training in Multimedia, CAD, and IT fields. As an ISO certified company and a key partner of the Media and Entertainment Skill Council (MESC) under the Skill India program by the Government of India, TGC has successfully trained numerous students. As an authorized training center for Adobe and AutoDesk, they prioritize delivering exceptional learning experiences through expert trainers at an affordable cost.

"The Mozilla Learning team is working on defining a set of core web literacies and developing learning pathways for people to develop and hone these skills. Our goals are to develop and empower more webmakers by providing them with the opportunity to learn making by making. This work is leveraging all of the great momentum, tools and content built through Hackasaurus.

DIY is a safe place for kids to learn new skills online and share what they make and do with other creative kids.

Doctor Who is teaming up with a Dalek and trying to save the universe and teaching children some early computer programming skills at the same time in a game due to launched on the broadcaster's CBBC website. The Doctor and the Dalek includes voice narration from current Doctor Peter Capaldi, and a new story by Phil Ford, who has written for the TV show.It is a free web game is aimed at 6-12 year-olds, and involves freeing a battered Dalek from a ship of Cybermen, then building it back up to full strength through puzzles based on the programming elements of the new English computing curriculum. At the moment the game is only playable on computers, but the development team is working on future updates that will will try to make it work on tablets too by early 2015.

We figure out what specialties can be mastered in the field of SMM, what skills will be needed, and what you will have to do. We share proven methods of remote earnings on the Internet for those who know how to work with social networks.

We figure out what specialties can be mastered in the field of SMM, what skills will be needed, and what you will have to do. We share proven methods of remote earnings on the Internet for those who know how to work with social networks.

Comprehensive learning resources, generally around ICT with other topics covered.

Lots of tutorials. Learn computer literacy and software programs, banking and money, job search and interviewing, as well as other modern life skills. All free!

"I've just been browsing a report recently published by Ofcom titled "Children and parents: Media use and attitudes report." [PDF]. Much of my work in schools and with teachers involves discussions about the sorts of skills and dispositions young people need to be considered 'literate' in an increasingly digital world. The research carried out by Ofcom reveals some useful data to help inform how schools think about a response, including…"

Describes many apps for specific functions such as making videos, taking notes, etc.

"Design Thinking is a great skill for students to acquire as part of their education.  But it is one process like the problem-solving model or the scientific method.   As a step-by-step process, it becomes type of box.  Sometimes we need to go beyond that box; step outside of the box.  This post provides an overview of design thinking, the problems with design thinking, and suggestions to hacking the world to go beyond design thinking."

TtEDSC is one of 12 Deployment Trial initiatives funded under the NBN-Enabled Educations Skills and Services (NBNEESS) program. The program is part of the federal government's wider Digital Economy strategy. We are utilising the National Broadband Network​ to deliver innovative content and services to independent schools nationally by leveraging the experience and expertise of the State-based independent school associations and by engaging capable and committed vendors who are supporting our project.

"Modern Lessons is a skill-building platform designed for you. It features courses for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. Courses are taught by just a handful of carefully chosen experts and are available free of charge. Create your account to start learning."