Great list of 5 animation tools that could be used in the classroom. Think I might check some of these out to see if they are suitable for my writers workshop class.
The Diigo app for android for some reason doesn't let you share links to a specific group. But you can share to a particular list. This is a list for NFPS I created so can eventually have the stuff transfered to the NFPS Group. You might want to subscribe to it in your reader for updates of cool stuff.
This is going to be a handy resource when planning rich tasks. We have seen done of these before but is great to have them all in the one app. Worth a look.
Critical thinking explained in six kid-friendly animations
If you've been looking for a crash course in basic logic - or just want to explain to a friend exactly what a logical fallacy is - turn your attention to these simple, easy-to-understand videos, which lay out the basics of critical thinking.
Creative solutions agency Bridge 8 created these animations to offer a basic overview of critical thinking. The videos were designed for an audience of kids (Edit: Australian grades, not ages) 8-10, but they're handy for anyone who wants to brush up on their logic.
The first video (up top), provides an introduction to critical thinking and how we form judgments and opinions.