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The PEEP and the Big Wide World Explorer's Guide, designed for early childhood classrooms, invites children and teachers to explore science in the world around them. Six units offer hands-on explorations that lead to rich science learning as well as lots of fun.

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From the articles I've been reading on teacher PD for ICT, there appears to be a clear message. * To achieve positive learning outcomes, PD is crucial. * PD must be continuous and address particular needs of individual teachers. * The traditional model for PD (one-off, one day courses) is bunk as it doesn't provide on-going support. * The focus on skills is a distraction from the main-game, pedagogy.

From the articles I've been reading on teacher PD for ICT, there appears to be a clear message. * To achieve positive learning outcomes, PD is crucial. * PD must be continuous and address particular needs of individual teachers. * The traditional model for PD (one-off, one day courses) is bunk as it doesn't provide on-going support. * The focus on skills is a distraction from the main-game, pedagogy.

Podcasting is radio your way. Podcasts are radio-style shows - some from major media, others from passionate individuals - delivered over the Internet to your computer. Unlike streaming audio, which requires you to listen in real time, podcasting lets you control how and when you hear your favorite shows.

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Tonido allows you to access and share your content directly through a web browser without uploading or worrying about storage limits. Share files, music, photos and calendar, download torrents and even manage your finances straight from your desktop. Free.

Graphing 2.0 Information graphics give us new ways to understand and think about information. They include a huge category of visuals that are capable of communicating in diverse ways through charts, maps, diagrams, data visualizations and technical, instructional and scientific explanations. It seems that infographics become more valuable as our need to understand a complex world increases.

"By 2050, a third of the people on Earth may lack a clean, secure source of water. Join National Geographic in exploring the local stories and global trends that define the world's water crisis. Learn about freshwater resources and how they are used to feed, power, and sustain all life. See how the forces of technology, climate, human nature, and policy create challenges and drive solutions for a sustainable planet."

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One Million Monkeys Typing is a community story-telling site. Start reading. When you finish a snippet of text, click 'read more'. You will be presented with three unique paths that continue the story. If you like your options, keep reading. 2. Write If you reach an end, or simply don't like the story's trajectory, graft a new snippet and take the story's direction into your own hands.

"This list of online tools was created as a support site to go along with a presentation well before Web 2.0 tools were used to support teaching and learning."

This list of online tools was created as a support site to go along with a presentation well before Web 2.0 tools were used to support teaching and learning.

A list of links to support the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in the K-12 environment. \n\n(There are many items here, so be sure to visit the additional pages or choose to see 100 items from the bottom of the page.)

A list of links to support the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in the K-12 environment. (There are many items here, so be sure to visit the additional pages or choose to see 100 items from the bottom of the page.)