A nice collection of tools and resources for your classroom, including a quiz maker, 'Who wants to be a millionaire' game, a random pupil name generator and more.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular
'Pod-ready: Podcasting for the developing world'
Lead: 'Podcasts are taking off as a way that anyone, anywhere, can get their voice heard on the Internet. With access to information and communication technology (ICTs) in developing countries growing day by day, and recognition from decision makers that ICTs are a key component in development, podcasting could play a role in the new communication order.' The article cites examples of NGO's using podcasts to provide content for telecenters and to suggest that the approach is useful even in areas that don't have electricity, never mind the Internet.
The smartphone market is growing very healthily, as expected, 72% year on year. And 2009 is considered as the year of smartphones. When the Palm Pre arrived in June, the iPhone was its natural competitor. While Apple's most precious asset still continue to rule the market, the battle field has since become considerably more crowded. Google's Android operating system, new Windows phones from Microsoft, enhanced BlackBerry devices are also enticing the users. In addition, PC maker Dell has also join the hot competition this year.
An impressive online booklet maker which is really easy to use, yet has so many options & can be embedded in to websites. Get your children publishing online in no time. Upload images, text, links, and even videos. This is one of my favourite sites.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools
A superb English vocabulary site from the makers of Dictionary.com. Test your knowledge of words and their meanings to build your word power. The site also has levelled sections and resources for learning French, Spanish and Latin.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English
The Collaborative Economy, for those new to the term, is a powerful movement in which people are getting things from each other, it's a combination of trends like the sharing economy, maker movement, and co-innovation.