Fitzroynthps

For Disaster Studies especially those doing the VELS level 4 unit/Rich task. 

This is a great wiki in general for maths students and teachers. I particularly like some of the practical application of maths to everyday situations. For students to link real world concepts to abstract concepts is important for students to engage in their learning. It also links creative thinking in maths. Which in my opinion is what maths is all about. 

This is the google site that Peter and I put together as part of our VITTA presentation. It's got great examples of student work and planning documents etc worth bookmarking for future reference

Great getting started and how to for edmodo: Edmodo is a 'walled garden' social networking tool designed by teachers for teachers and students. 

This is a great article outlining the success of the Finnish education system. They don't standardise test, they don't track or target teach, they have smaller class sizes, train, educate and pay their teachers better. Dah!! That's why they top the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results. What's happening in Australia???

I know we've seen this before but here it is in Jpeg form for download and saving 

A great site for setting up reading logs and book clubs with your class

grade explanation of theimpact of gaming on ed and the world economy, as well as skills taught by gaming

a good place to purchase all ICT equipment. The school has an account or you can just fax them a purchase order

Great short video demo/example of how Google docs can be used to improve student writing. If you have a spare three minutes... worth a look

A website which links ipod apps to Blooms Taxonomy - some great suggestions 

A whole new way to appreciate great literature - good ideas to use in all classrooms 

Great art activities which can used in all curriculum areas from the NGV 

A multimedia text which evolves for use during guided reading 

A fun musical website that's also very educational. 

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.

An interesting blog about web tools used for building games 

Create chose your own adventure videos - sounds like fun!!

Interesting blog about web 2.0 programs