Thank you so much for this reference. I have been thinking about learning the Web 2.0 tools. Your reference "gave me a real a kick" :). Can't imagine the mordern teaching without using these wonderful tools, can't imagive a teacher witout applying them in their work. Glad that NOW I am not among "the know-nothing-about-the Web 2.0' .
A new version of the Future Classroom Lab is now available. A lot of new content is now available through the website and we invite all of you interested to login and join the FCL community! New features and improvements will be added to be website in the coming weeks.
2013 Design Challenge: Robot Enhancements, Software, and Teaching Plans Sponsored by: The African Robotics Network (AFRON) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Robots excite people of all ages. Their physical behavior often inspires primary and secondary student interest in computers, science, math, and engineering more broadly.
Decimals and reading scales come together in this app as the player needs to mark where the given number appears on the number line. Twenty correct answers in a row are needed to complete the challenge. Go to Decimal Line teaching resource.
A few years old now, but still a great resource. Lots of videos from primary (and secondary) pupils carrying out innovative, interesting and fun science experiments. A great source of ideas and inspiration for your next science lesson.
Da diversi anni mi occupo di didattica multimediale nella mia scuola. L'uso delle ICT è ormai imprescindibile nella vita quotidiana e anche tra i banchi di scuola. In una società di "digital natives", alunni cresciuti in un mondo dominato dalla tecnologia, è fondamentale per i docenti avvicinarsi alla tecnologia per avvicinarsi agli alunni stessi cercando di capire il loro mondo.
A collection of web links and PDFs about e-readiness in various countries across the world. Most seem to be at least 5 years old, but have some background interest.
Interdisciplinary journal aimed to focus on the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences gained while developing and testing elements of technology enhanced learning. It covers the full range from research, application development to experience reports and product descriptions. iJET is an Open Access Journal. Readers don't have to pay any fee. Only registration is necessary.
Duolingo, the free, wildly popular language app, is taking its zero-ad, gamification approach to learning into the classroom today, with the launch of a new platform called Duolingo for Schools. Launched in 2012, Duolingo offers reading, listening, speaking and writing exercises split into different lessons ("skills") and levels (if you get a certain number wrong in a given level, you lose a life).
Good example of how free app available on line are helping to solve the financial factor on developing countries and improving language learning.
Our children are our nation's most valuable asset. They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for a better nation. Our children are also the most vulnerable members of society. Protecting our children against the fear of crime and from becoming victims of crime must be a national priority.
Presentation tip #1: Be a great presenter with Prezi presentation software.
This is a wonderful new way of presentation. Easy and quick. One can use this instead of powerpoint presentation. In my experience, students love to explore prezi.
I always use this web tools to prepare my lesson materials and also my students use it to make their Project work. I also reccomend animoto.com to prepare good and enjoyable presentations
One of the best resources I have found for free on internet, Excellent design and certifications for free, I use it in my class when I teach English to fifth graders, and people in general. =)