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examples of using Skype in the classroom - extending learning from outside the classroom with experts

I chose this item as it is a handy item for a history teacher to utilise. A lot of these contemporary issues come up in the classroom and utilising this to correct errors in textbooks and information delivered that is not quite accurate, can aid in a students education and a teachers development equally. 

An article about flipped classrooms. A great concept for older classrooms and adult learners

A blog post describing how Twitter is used in a primary classroom with 6 and 7 year old learners.

Integration of ICT into Classroom Teaching

I like how the article explained co learning and the benefits of being open to students help and advice. I personally was taught how to present power point years ago by a nine year old.

"5 Reasons Technology in the Classroom Engages Students"

Post about "Bouncy Balls" as a classroom management tool, in particular to encourage learners to work quitely

Network of resources to support flipped classroom in multiple subjects

This is an Australian blog by a prep (kindergarten, foundation, transition) teacher. I like it because she shares different ideas, products she has brought, classroom displays and teaching tips.

Hi All, I found this article to be very pertinent to this weeks content in EDC3100. I hope some of you can benefit as well: ABSTRACT (Copied from Sciencedirect) Technology integration in K-12 classrooms is usually overly teacher-centered and has insufficient impact on students' learning, especially in enhancing students' higher-order cognitive skills. The purpose of this project is to facilitate science teachers' use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as cognitive tools to shift their practices from traditional teacher-centered methods to constructivist, student-centered ones. This paper describes the outcomes and lessons learned from an application of design-based research (DBR) in the implementation and refinement of a teacher professional development (PD) program that is a key component of the overall project. This DBR study involved 25 middle-school science teachers from 24 schools whose implementation of cognitive tools with their students in science classrooms and virtually through a social networking site were observed over four years. A mixed-methodology was utilized to examine the impact of the cognitive tools intervention on teachers' classroom practices and students' development of new literacy skills. Identifying reusable design principles related to technology integration was another focus of the DBR study. The results revealed teachers' positive changes in their classroom practices by gradually allowing students to take control over the use of technology, and positive impact on students' ICT skills and science learning. Design principles for future professional development programs aimed at preparing teachers to adopt a cognitive tools approach are described.

Interesting article on how apps are being trailed in classrooms in 2013. Five apps are recommended and I have had positive experiences with Edmodo in particular as it is being used by my sons teachers.

Thanks you for posting this! I found it really helpful and interesting. Must just buy some of those apps now!

Thanks Taylor. I saw some of your suggestions too and am adding your Brain pop resource to my tool belt. I have seen this used in classrooms- very effective on smart boards especially for visual and kinaesthetic learners. I saw Brain pop used for a Unit on 'tall buildings'. The explanations, quiz, printout and games were a very engaging part of the lesson.

Graphic organisers for use in the classroom

Classroom ideas for the book: Stick Man by Julie Donaldson

Some ways that ICT'S have been integrated in a year 2 classroom

This was on my twitter feed, '40 ways to use apps in the classroom'. It is a slideshow presentation and I must say I am impressed, food for thought!!

Loved it. The 450 page google doc was not what I expected! Thanks for sharing, Kelly.

I found this while looking for Australian teacher blogs. This blog has a lot of teaching strategies and plenty of 'freebies' that the blogger has created for the classroom.

Found this through Pinterest, has some cute ideas and videos that help with younger students skip counting :-)

Miss Jacobs' Little Learners is a great blogspot! It is aimed at Early Years education and the post contain great ideas for the classroom.

Possibly a good reference on ICT in the classroom and socioeconomics

A variety of classroom activities for teaching number patterns