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5 minute interview with Dr James Gee. One of the people explaining why game-based learning has some significant benefits.

A collection of links to different presentation tools (Powerpoint alternatives) but also includes ideas for learning activities.  e.g. Powerpoint Karaoke

I've used this for marketing before, and thought it may help some time poor students- write a few blogs on the weekend, and spread them out to be automatically sent by hootsuite when you choose. Could be very handy! Would work in a classroom, if you knew every Wednesday was sports day, and your students were on twitter, have an automated tweet go out every Tuesday night to remind them to wear sports uniform/bring sports equipment. Great opportunities to be connected without having to remember regularly!

"#NeverSeconds: Students can change the world - when we get out of the way"

In this digital world, opportunities for education are available like never before. Though teachers using online tools are empowering students take part in their education, they may also expose them to inappropriate material, sexual predators, and bullying and harassment by peers. I am very interested in the concept of allowing Social Networking in the schools as a learning tool. This topic has interested me since becoming aware of all the tools I have utilised with the ICT and Pedagogy course. I found an article of the pros and cons of allowing this tool into the classroom. There seems to be a debate whether or not to utilise this type of learning tool into the curriculum. The types of questions raised where: What about predators? How do you stop explicit images filtering through? Will the students be distracted? I particularly liked the comments at the end of the article. It was quite interesting to learn how many people were fore the concept of implementing Social Networking into the curriculum. I'm still sitting on the fence with this topic. More research for me.

NEW!! Primary connections science Interactive Teaching Resources! I'm excited!!

TAHOE-TRUCKEE, Calif. - There is a swirl of attention being paid to rapidly evolving technology and its role in early education. Research continues to bear out that young children

Mr P's blog shares creative ideas to raise standards across the curriculum using technology. He also uses Instagram's social media platform to post pictures and short videos 'Time Saving Tech Tips'. These videos are quick and easy guides to help teachers save time and utilise technology to its potential in the classroom!

Fun ICT tool for use in the classroom

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