ELC Study Zone is a project kept by the University of Victoria's English Language Centre with the support of the Continuing Studies Department. Divided in five levels (Upper Beginner, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced) you will find lessons and interactive activities that display a feedback message. There are themed reading exercises and a grammar index. Every level has a topic with some lessons and exercises related to it. According to the website it was designed for adult learners but all are welcome to read the lessons and use the exercises. Choose anyone and start to master your grammar, reading and vocabulary skills!
This free resource for educators outlines five simple resolutions to help ensure a full 365 days of engaged, effective, impactful learning. Provided by Atomic Learning.
Download free lesson plans to inspire curiosity in topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Communications, Computers, Nanotechnology and Robotics, aligned to the National Science Education Standards.
Graph Words is a free visualization tool to explore English dictionary and thesaurus, helps you to search the meaning of words and other associated words.
Learn how the latest digital tools promote individualized, hands-on learning. Transform your classroom with SMART education solutions and free teaching resources. Build 21st century skills for your career by utilizing the vast potential of web 2.0. Master new technology tools and find free apps. Tech has never been easier or more accessible.
TONIC is an easy-to-understand, practical guide to using the Internet produced by Netskills. This tutorial was created some time ago and is currently being revised. In the meantime, please be aware that some of the contents may have been overtaken by recent developments in technology.
We all know that teachers are always looking for tools, references, and resources for classrooms. Well, here's 80 "must see" trial, free, and paid websites recommended by Edutopia community members. Keep this list in your back pocket! It might come in handy. (The list is not ranked and listed in any order.) =)
Multimedia Training Videos is a series of completely free and open educational resources for learning a variety of multimedia and ICT tools. The project is a joint collaboration between Joint Information Systems Committee-JISC and University of Westminster Education Initiative Centre. You can read more about the OER project at the following site Open Educational Resources Site.
Presentations have not evolved much in the 50 years since the slide was invented, but Prezi is changing that. Prezi lets you bring your ideas into one space and see how they relate, helping you and your audience connect. Zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to see details - a bit like web-based maps that have changed how we navigate through map books.
Just click on any of the topics on the left hand side. All the videos deal with ELT/ESL and provide loads of great sites and tips on how to use them Video of the Month. This is superb Lingro-This is superb.
Each different area within the resource provides learners with information and tests their understanding through a game. It is not intended to be a complete digital literacy course, but focuses on the knowledge and skills related to accessing, understanding and evaluating digital information.
Learners enter the resource by selecting an activity such as chatting to friends, shopping or doing homework. They are then encouraged to question their knowledge, understanding and behaviours through the use of a magazine style quiz that provides them with feedback on their internet 'personality'.
Learners then select areas for further investigation. Each area provides them with information and then allows the learner to test and practice their understanding through a game.
Some sample lesson plans are available, demonstrating how this resource may be used to support digital literacy. Additionally, teachers can access the curriculum map below, which shows how the resource meets NC key concepts and processes throughout the KS3 curriculum, as well as how it meets some of the Personal, Learning and Thinking skills objectives.
The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells as illustrated below.
Intel offers free, easily integrated tools and teaching resources to support collaborative student-centered learning. Our online thinking tools provide active learning places where students can engage in robust discussions, analyze complex information, pursue investigations, and solve problems. You'll also find teaching resources such as exemplary lesson plans, assessment strategies, and technology-enriched project ideas for all K-12 subjects. Developed by educators, these free tools and resources support 21st century learning, with project-based approaches in the classroom.
