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Some simple yet effective learning experiences for the smartboard.

A collection of tools found in models of contemporary learning created around Australia. 

A blog which has collated many Mary MacKillop resources into just one place. There are links to teacher websites, links to great clips and also some learning and teaching experiences. Well worth a look!

Interactive learning object... would be great on the IWB.

Another great resource. I like the way it is sorted according to stage of learning for resources Eg senior primary etc

A site from the Townsville Diocese where students are collaborating with Wollongong Schools to learn more about Mary MacKillop 

Great teaching resources, sorted according to grade and subject area

Just came across this post which has some great web-based resources for teaching languages, and links to an article outlining some important reasons for teaching a child a second language in the 21st century. 

Teachers choose their own curriculum (mapped to state standards), assign work to students, have it automatically graded immediately, review individual and class performance, and most importantly, take immediate action. TenMarks is super effective and real easy to use - it was designed with the help of math teachers across the country. What's more - it's FREE for the entire class!

"Welcome to LIGHTHOUSE 2010 Learning Technologies wikispace."

Share and discover what's happening right now, anywhere in the world. This can be used really well as a professional learning tool.

A nice list of articles to have a read of...if you can find the time...

Another way to aggregate feeds, manage online learning from news, blogs and magazines

This multimedia resource includes interactive math activities, print activities, learning strategies, and videos that illustrate how math is used in everyday life. The resource addresses the following mathematics topics: Fractions; Integers; Percentages; Rate/Ratio/Proportion; Square Roots; Exponents; Patterns; Algebra; Linear Equations; Polynomials; Angles; Circles; Surface Area and Volume; Area and Perimeter; Triangles; Pythagoras; Trigonometry; Similarity and Congruence; Transformations; Shape Classification; Data Display and Graphs; Central Tendency and Distribution; and Probability.

great site for developing mouse/trackpad skills in K-2 students whilst learning upper and lower case alphabet and writing numerals

Allows you to draw and add other notes etc to maps. Great way to enhance map based learning tasks such as Maths trails or HSIE trails.

10 tips for those interested in taking on Digital Storytelling

Student Blogging Guidelines - What guidelines does your school have for students blogging and publishing work online? This article provides a good starting point with some guidelines and questions that students can ask themselves before they publish their blog/work online.

"Free Educational Software We find and review high-quality free learning software and websites - mostly for kids, but also for grown-ups". Most of the software is for PC but the sites work. Worth a look, choose a category at the top