How to best use wikispaces, how to add or use other services together with WS for the best result.
The only rule is be nice to all and stay on the subject: how to make the best use of wikispaces.
From Educational Service Unit #3 in Omaha, Nebraska, this wikispace contains numerous tips on getting started, synching and other aspects associated with using iPads as well as listings of apps under curriculum areas.
This wikispace contains links to a huge range of search engines and tools. Some of the links have brief annotations attached and many links lead to other wikis and search engine lists. The most useful aspect is the comprehensive nature and categorisation of the list.
"A Community of Practice for teachers using edmodo. Work in Progress"
This Wikispace from teachers in NSW covers
About
Best Practices
edmodo and school safety
edmodo for Student Voice
Independent Schools
NSW DEC Topics
Parents
Resource List
School Directory
School Policy
School Subdomains
Selling edmodo
Teacher Stories
Teacher Topics
The edmodo FAQ
Use Edmodo - Primary School
Using Edmodo - General
Using Edmodo - High School
Using Edmodo - Special Needs
The I Education Apps Review Ning is all about working with iTouches, iPods and iPhones in education. It contains sections related to the use of these tools as well as regular reviews of applications. There are the usual forums and special interest groups within the Ning as well as links to an associated Wikispace and podcast.
The I Education Apps Review Ning is all about working with iTouches, iPods and iPhones in education. It contains sections related to the use of these tools as well as regular reviews of applications. There are the usual forums and special interest groups within the Ning as well as links to an associated Wikispace and podcast.
"ACEC Unplugged is an almost full day unconference event as well as a space at the for peer-to-peer learning, collaboration and creativity that will be running just before and alongside the festivities at ACEC2012"
"The interest in game-based learning has accelerated considerably in recent years, driven by clear successes in military and industrial training as well as by emerging research into the cognitive benefits of game play." - 2010 Horizon Report: K12 Edition
Using gaming as a vehicle for learning is a very powerful idea and one that is under-utilized.
This wiki is an attempt to create a comprehensive resource about gaming that we can all learn from - all contributions welcome!"
"This Aboriginal pedagogy framework is expressed as eight interconnected pedagogies involving narrative-driven learning, visualised learning plans, hands-on/reflective techniques, use of symbols/metaphors, land-based learning, indirect/synergistic logic, modelled/scaffolded genre mastery, and connectedness to community. But these can change in different settings."
"2013 is starting with a wonderful event arranged by Roland Gesthuizen with the support of ICT in Education Victoria. Teachmeets depend on the participants getting involved - everyone knows something that is interesting to someone else!"
Social media tools can help break the barriers set by the walls of schools. Learning and communicating outside the school hours with technology aid is a modern adaptation of education that has showed great results.
This post looks at some web tools that provide school-specific tools that are just as powerful in facilitating the communication inside the student-teacher-parent triangle as the more famous popular social networking sites..
Andrew Churches post re: a project out of Harvard University. The essence of this project is a series of routines or perhaps "mantras" for thinking. They are simple and to the point. While more suited to Middle school students they are good, apt and appropriate. Some of the truth and understanding routines will definitely have a place in senior classes.