BSC ICT links

Edmodo recently released a new look for their website. Many times when a website changes there's a ton of confusion about old features, new feature, and where everything is now located. Not with Edmodo! The simple and clear design makes it easy to navigate between all of the tools. So there shouldn't be too much confusion for existing users, and teachers who want to learn how to use Edmodo for the first time are met with a sleek and simple interface. Here are a few videos on how to navigate the new Edmodo site, and how to use the basic features for anyone interested in learning to use Edmodo in the classroom.

A good introduction to the different social media formats, including Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram. Induces discussion of what each provides.

A fantastic collection on documentaries available online. They have been sorted into various categories, from History to Science to Sport.

An interactive periodic table

A great resource in regards to all things associated with the WWW. It breaks the whole process down into three key areas: exploring, building and connecting.

A great resource from Mozilla in regards to developing 'web literacy' and going beyond 'coding' from Doug Belshaw.

Here are the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2013 -  the results of the 7th Annual Learning Tools Survey. Not only is it an interesting list, but a great place to start to look for new ideas and programs.

"Elephants and Komodo dragons in Australia? Bears and wolves roaming freely throughout European villages and towns? It might sound a bit far-fetched, but this all fits within a new strand of conservation theory known as Rewilding. With ancient megafauna lost, and with our remaining large animals pushed further and further towards extinction, conservation theorists are looking at introducing the few large creatures we have left back into the wilderness to stimulate and restore ecosystems." Interesting concept in regards to Geography and discussions of sustainability.

Great blog post from Pernille Ripp where she argues that we need to give students the freedom to read so that they may want to read.

Great blog post from Pernille Ripp where she argues that we need to give students the freedom to read so that they may want to read.

An interesting set of strategies associated with reading: 1. Preview - If It's Long and Hard 2. Skim - If It's Short and Simple 3. Cluster - to Increase Speed AND Comprehension

An interesting set of strategies associated with reading: 1. Preview - If It's Long and Hard 2. Skim - If It's Short and Simple 3. Cluster - to Increase Speed AND Comprehension

This is a good resource for quick warm ups and catches. The nice thing about this site is that it has answers. The riddles are not necessarily concept specific but a nice fun way to start a lesson

An exploration of the human body and its functions

Freebies galore, great for comprehension resources!

The aim of this section of the guidelines is to furnish teachers with a practical approach to the teaching of drama in the classroom. It will involve a consideration of the essential components of process drama and of the means by which these can be incorporated in practical drama activities.

The Great Cartoon Blowup Activity

Summary of the difference between the terms capacity and volume.

An interactive, animated maths dictionary with over 600 common math terms and math words explained in simple language. Math glossary with math definitions, examples, math practice interactives, mathematics activities and math calculators. © Jenny Eather 2001-2011.

Instantly download sheet music from the largest catalog of official, licensed digital sheet music.

Interactive, animated maths dictionary for kids with over 600 common math terms explained in simple language. Math glossary with math definitions, examples, math practice interactives, mathematics activities and math calculators. © Jenny Eather 2001-2012.

Interactive, animated maths dictionary for kids with over 600 common math terms explained in simple language. Math glossary with math definitions, examples, math practice interactives, mathematics activities and math calculators. © Jenny Eather 2001-2012.

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