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Germany's World Cup song: Deutschland - Wir glauben an euch 2010

Jonathan Nalder's YouTube intro to 10 iPad apps that are suited to education "Amidst all the hype, here is a look at 10 intriguing iPad apps that may just be useful in your classroom! This video was created 100% on an iPad alone. Apps: Time BOM, The Australian, SIB Romeo & Juliet, Popplet, AudioNote, Caster, ReelDirector, Mover+, TypeDrawing, 2Screens, and Paperdesk"

Really great little introduction to Mahara and Mahara views.

A kid talking about books.

The video showcases applications being used in actual projects that one teacher and her classes have undertaken in a year. The applications being used in the video are listed below:Bubblr (PimPamPum), GoAnimate, (or its school friendly version Domo Animate), Voicethread, Xtranormal, Prezi, CrazyTalk 5 (This is the only application that requires purchasing, downloading and installing)

"The life span of a Google query is less then 1/2 second, and involves quite a few steps before you see the most relevant results. Here's how it all works."

Tourism is a people industry worth $6billion annually to Australia's economy. Rather than ask distance education students to write essays and forum posts, Robyn Alderton and her team at NSW TAFE WIT decided to create real opportunities for students to role play in a virtual resort. Here is her video report on her Australian Flexible Learning Framework Project.

"This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace."

"The Buck Institute for Education commissioned the cutting-edge advertising agency, Common Craft, to create a short animated video that explains in clear language the essential elements of Project Based Learning (PBL). This simple video makes the essential elements of PBL come alive and brings to light the 21st Century skills and competencies (collaboration, communication, critical thinking) that will enable K-12 students to be college and work-ready as well as effective members of their communities."

Presented at the University of Manitoba June 17th 2008. (for those of you waiting for the Library of Congress presentation,

John Travers highlighting one of the myriad uses of Diigo in an educational setting

he Networked Student was inspired by CCK08, a Connectivism course offered by George Siemens and Stephen Downes during fall 2008

Not all schools can afford IWB's. Use your Wii remote and infrared light pens to turn your whiteboard into an interactive whiteboard.

Google and Common Sense Media have teamed up to create this video of common sense tips and rules for families to help keep their children safe online.