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Old Things in Old Ways When a new technology appears, our first instinct is always to continue doing things within the technology the way we've always done it. People still illuminated the first printed Gutenberg Bibles by hand. Television pioneers set up single cameras in "great" theater seats. The result was pretty much like what came before; some elements may have been lost, but the results were certainly cheaper, and far more efficient.

"First, my friend Harry Walker developed a great rubric for evaluating apps for ipods/ipads for classroom use. It's here. Second, I've tried, in vain, to keep an updated list of "favorite apps" but it's such a moving target, it's nearly impossible. I've listed just a sampling of apps below to get you started. Be sure to check out this list, or go to Apple's listing of popular Education apps for even more. You should also know now that Apple offers educational volume pricing for iPod/iPad apps for classrooms. Click here for FAQ."

Dianne Krause's List: iPod / iPhone / iPad Educational Resources

I've always liked Inspiration and Kidspiration for quick, easy to use ways of brainstorming. But with a $900 price tag for a 20 computer license, there just didn't seem to be any reason to pay that money when there are several robust, free alternatives. In the past couple of years, these alternatives have come close to matching, and in many aspects, surpassing what Inspiration and Kidspiration can do to help students organize their thoughts. Here are my three favs, with a few honorable mentions thrown in to boot.

Reflections on mind mapping and the tool Bubbl.Us

Mathcast Spaces: Thinking, Doing, and Sharing Mathematics Out Loud

Example of how Voicethread and screen recording can be used to capture students' learning in Mathematics.

The amazing students at Willowdale Elementary School in Omaha Nebraska have lots to share about what they learn. Each Willowcast is packed with entertaining segments! An example of podcasting at its best in the Primary Years.

"Ten maths sequences filmed during a cricket match. Cricket is a game based on numbers and maths, offering questions about how fast a ball travels, how high, what the score is, and why cricket pitches are often oval."

An example of numeracy related to the game of cricket.

Melanie interviews long-serving teacher Desi Pontikinas about her experiences teaaching maths and Numeracy across two generations and what it is like to adapt with developing technologies. 

A fun look at how to integrate Numeracy into your childs' everyday life...through cooking! This video focuses on educational purposes related to numeracy, component of the topic EDUC 3625

A fun look at how to integrate Numeracy into your childs' everyday life...through cooking! This video focuses on educational purposes related to numeracy, component of the topic EDUC 3625

This article provides a great reflective insight to the integration of Web 2.0 based tools in the classroom with literacy.

This video was created for educational purposes focusing on ICT and Numeracy. Our video's theme is : Calculators Can't Replace The Need To Learn Numeracy. This is intended for Junior Primary/Primary School.

whoops, didn't realise that Trudy has already posted this clip

A great Australian site about Web 2.0 tools and how they can be used effectively.

EDUC3625 Numeracy Primary

A numeracy video created for the purpose of teaching numeracy. Video focuses on reading clocks, working out change and division.

The Important Role Web 2.0 Will Play in Education

A numeracy video created for the purpose of teaching numeracy. Video focuses on reading clocks, working out change and division.

EDUC3626 numeracy primary