BSC ICT links

Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud based platforms for hosting and sharing files. Like Google Drive, Dropbox offers a decent free storage space to start with and there is also the possibility to buy more storage capacity. Unless it is a Google doc or presentation, I always save my PDFs and other documents to Dropbox. What I like the most about this tool is its syncing capacities which are way faster than Google Drive. You can upload a PDF on your desktop and access it instantly on your Dropbox account  in iPad.

A fantastic how-to for Twitter, a great introduction for those who are too afraid to dip in.

Interesting piece by Danah Boyd challenging the belief that we should track our children and wall their digital wall.

An interesting read from Danah Boyd on why snapchat is valuable, even if we don't want to recognise it.

A great list of alternatives to the stand and deliver method of professional development

Interesting post on some of the ways in which technology can be used to further engage with the wider community, especially those who are often unable to make it to events etc ... such as videoing information evenings and school assemblies.

A great summary of how to go about doing research online from Chris Betcher.

An interesting investigation into music theory. More related to tertiary music, but still a good read.

A great discussion of Danah Boyd's book 'It's Complicated' and the need for teens to connect.

A digital copy of Danah Boyd's new book on social lives of teens.

An interesting post on digital footprint and blogging.

A great collection of posters and resources associated with digital citizenship and life online.

A great online eBook that explores all of the different elements of browsers and the web. Important for staff and students.

A collection of applications placed into Bloom's taxonomy.

An good collection of notes associated with apps etc ... what age is lawful and what to be aware of.

An interesting report into cybersafety which highlights the problem with the older generation as much as the young in regards to an absence digital awareness.

A website associated with the CAFE Menu and the comprehension program. However, it has information on Maths and Classroom Design too.

A glogster presentation containing 12 different ways to utilise Google Docs for learning. There are also links to more information for each example.