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Welcome to Indy in the Classroom - 10 views

www.indyintheclassroom.com/index.asp

video history lesson IndianaJones sources

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Daniel Ballantyne on 16 Jan 11

Website for integrating "Indiana Jones" into history lessons.

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Freerice.com - 6 views

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charity education game freerice

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A great site for a variety of subjects. Online games and social justice...

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Technology a key tool in writing instruction | Community | eSchoolNews.com - 9 views

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web2.0 PD learning social media tools writing instruction technology education

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Students should have an opportunity to write for a real audience and collaborate on writing projects, experts say—and the internet can help
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The report found that the use of Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, podcasts, wikis, and comics-creating software can heighten students’ engagement and enhance their writing and thinking skills in all grade levels and across all subjects.
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First, every student needs one-on-one access to computers or mobile technology in classrooms.
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Second, every teacher needs professional development in the effective use of digital tools for teaching and learning, including the use of digital tools to promote writing. Teachers need an opportunity to use technology themselves so they can share what they learn with the students
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Finally, all schools and districts need a comprehensive technology policy to ensure that the necessary infrastructure, technical support, and resources are available for teaching and learning.
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Daniel Ballantyne on 07 Nov 10

Technology a key tool in writing instruction

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Timeglider: Web-based Timeline Software - 12 views

timeglider.com

teachers timeline tools education web2.0 interactive history timeglider

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Interesting tool for building timelines

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Digital Storytelling In The Classroom - 7 views

livebinders.com/...play_or_edit

storytelling digital Web2.0 reading learning

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Daniel Ballantyne on 22 Oct 10

Some useful tools and strategies for developing critical thinking tasks that use technology in the classroom.

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Welcome to The Aerodrome - Aces and Aircraft of World War I - 3 views

www.theaerodrome.com

WWI Aviation Air War History

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Great website for information on pilots and planes from WWI. All countries involved are represented here.

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World War I fighter pilots - 3 views

www.usaww1.com/orld_War_1_Fighter_Pilots.php4

WWI Aviation Air War USA History

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Good site describing the involvement of the US in the Air battles of WWI

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SHOW®/WORLD - A New Way To Look At The World - 9 views

show.mappingworlds.com/...world

geography maps world resources statistics data map

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YouTube - RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms - 2 views

www.youtube.com/watch

PD education video SirKenRobinson animate rsa youtube

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Daniel Ballantyne on 21 Oct 10

Thought provoking talk about the changing nature of education.

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PARLINFO - 1 views

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parlinfo History canada politics MP

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PARLINFO Discover facts and create your own reports about the important events and people that shaped Parliament since 1867.

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The Week in Rap - Oct 15th on Vimeo - 6 views

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rap news vimeo web2.0 video

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7 Fantastic Free Social Media Tools for Teachers - 11 views

mashable.com/...ocial-media-tools-for-teachers

teachers PD socialnetworking PLC classroom web2.0 edtech tools edu20 media

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7 Fantastic Free Social Media Tools for Teachers
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Web 2.0 in the classroom by Ryan McCallum on Prezi - 13 views

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teachers PD socialnetworking PLC classroom web2.0 prezi edtech

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Web 2.0 in the classroom
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Discovery Education: Web 2.0 Tools - 9 views

web2010.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools.cfm

web2.0 tools discoveryeducation education technology presentation web

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THE CANADIAN SOCIAL STUDIES SUPER SITE - 10 views

www.ualberta.ca/~jkirman

Canada history chc2di chc2pi resource web law teaching

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Daniel Ballantyne on 05 Sep 10

Great list of annotated websites for Canadian Social Studies

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Daniel Ballantyne on 05 Sep 10

Very useful starting point for information on teaching about Canada (History, Geography, Politics, Law etc.)

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Educational Software | Teaching with Comics | Bitstrips for Schools - 8 views

www.bitstripsforschools.com

teachers technology PD comics chv2oh

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a great tool for students to publish their own simple comic strips... lots of fun and free for Ontario Teachers

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Building a Nation of Know-Nothings - NYTimes.com - 13 views

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nytimes.com Limbaugh ignorance criticalthinking

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Not directly related to history education but a good example of why we need to teach kids to think critically on their own.

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Is there a Place for Smartphones as Mobile Learning Devices in Schools? « Rli... - 9 views

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smartphones schools resource web good edchat education ipod iphone classroom Discussion

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Summary of a twitter EdChat (Aug 2010) on the use of mobile devices in the classroom

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READ, WRITE, ROCK! - 9 views

www.readwriterock.com/main.html

read write rock OSSLT Ontario Literacy

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Daniel Ballantyne on 10 Jul 10

An interesting game that helps students improve their literacy skills

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Admongo.gov - 2 views

www.admongo.gov

advertising game education media_literacy admongo interactive literacy

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