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So, what is Wallwisher? Well, Wallwisher is "an online notice board maker." Kind of a bleak description so to spice it up a little, Wallwisher is an online collaboration tool to share ideas, resources, and thoughts on a particular topic. Ahhh yes, much better…and pretty cool, huh?

Mandy, this one's for you!

Like everything else on the Internet, trying to find images is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Without the right tools for finding science and math images on the web it is often an impossible, or at least mind-numbing, task. What is needed are search engines which make the job easier. This is where the tips and tricks provided below help this seemingly impossible task by using the top search Web 2.0 search engines and tools available today. These are valuable resources for both you and your students when trying to find just the right image for lesson or project involving digital media.

Grade 1-5 Math geometry links.

Ok, so you've probably seen some of these, but I needed a snazzy title. I recently compiled two lists of sites from Richard Byrne's Blog - the site is an amazing resource, and I'm pretty certain that Richard doesn't sleep. These aren't in order of greatness - they all have their own specific applications for education.

Learning games.

"An online library of free videos for learners everywhere - our goal is to gather a set of resources to help you learn just about anything, meet people who make a difference in their communities, and even discover new parts of the world. Next Vista for Learning wants to post your educational videos online, too. Everyone has an insight to share and yours may be just what some student or teacher somewhere needs!"

Wow, some great starter videos to help intro new topics, or find out a little more about almost everything! They are free to download as well!.

Out of the UK web activities/resources.

UN site on water

"f you teach English language learners in their native countries, then finding opp"

Part of the Cool Sites series If you teach English language learners in their native countries, then finding opportunities for them to use the English they learn outside the classroom can be challenging.

"PYP UI Roof Resources for our Year 1 UI "The Roof Over My Head" "An inquiry into How the world works: An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology""

For the K1 teachers

"These resources actually provide over 110 ideas for, and examples of, using Twitter in the classroom."

Greg, this might be for you!

For those new language learners in your class.

ebooks resource

The gamut from Amazing to Zany...... yup