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"The LCB question this month is, What Tools Should we Learn, or: The question is really about the specific tools that would make sense to learn today in order to be a valuable eLearning professional in 2015?"

The LCB question this month is, What Tools Should we Learn, or: The question is really about the specific tools that would make sense to learn today in order to be a valuable eLearning professional in 2015?

Apps, Games, and Websites rated and recommended by Common Sense Media.

"After having spent my previous post pondering and wondering about the dangers of committing all our work to The Cloud, I am pleased to announce I have returned to my old, more positive self - some might say returned to my senses! - and today I'd like to share with you how a group of four of my Year 10 students (14-15 year olds) collaborated online to produce a presentation for their GEP (General Education Programme) session today."

Sliderocket

"The Creative Intelligence Mind Map will help you to learn more about creativity and expand your brain power and life experience through greater connection with the world around you. The Mind Map breaks down enhancing the senses, brain boosting, methods of creativity and expanding knowledge, experience and originality. In addition, it covers the characteristics of creative learning and further developing your artistic abilities."

Nifty mind map eg

The parents and students were engaged because the students really knew how to maneuver the iPad to demonstrate all of the work that they completed. I could sense that students were taking pride in showing their online professional portfolio, creations, and tweets. I am also thrilled that the professional blogs are a year-to-date body of work. We didn't just show them tests as was in the past, but all the learning experiences that have occurred along the journey. Students had an agenda that they were to follow and parents totally wanted to hear all about it. Some parents and students were present for over a half hour!

Check out these sites to enrich your senses and your mathematical skills! I have placed sites to help children of all ages, from grades K-12. Enjoy!!

not great fun but useful for teaching typing skills.

Typing game.

MUSIC & EAR TRAINING GAMES * Train your ear with fun music games * Sharpen your sense of pitch and tone * Unlock the hidden patterns in music * Strengthen your music theory skills