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A great site for teachers explaining David Hyerle's Thinking Maps (8 only); has great video clip too!Thinking tools are graphic organisers that enable students to engage in independent thinking and learning.

ThinkB4U is a new series of web safety videos and tutorials from Google and its partners. Using the "choose your own adventure" aspect of YouTube video editing, ThinkB4U offers interactive videos to educate viewers about things like protecting online reputations, avoiding scams, research and critical thinking, and responsible text messaging. ThinkB4U is divided into three basic sections; students, parents, and educators. Each section addresses nine different topics related to safe and responsible use of the Internet and cell phones. The sections include short videos about the topics, a short written lesson, and some interactive games on the topics of responsible use of the Internet and of cell phones.

An amazing site. In particular watch the latest animation - from a speech from Ken Robinson (a shining light in educational thinking)!

Searchcube is a graphical search engine that presents search results in a compact, visual format in three dimensions. A very interesting visual search, could be good to expand student thinking or for use with younger students

Poses some questions to think about when planning all technology purchases for your school. Especially relevant to IWBs. The linked articles are also worth a look. One presents a very anti-IWB viewpoint however it does present some interesting ideas that may be worth considering when trying to ensure the success of you technology program.

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I was just wondering which google apps people are making use of in their classrooms or for professional/personal use. A couple of questions I am thinking about at the moment are: 1. Should we be giving students experience with public access tools such as these so that they can take the skills they learn with them rather than the skills they learn specific to Myclasses/myinternet? 2. With myclasses etc perhaps being phased out/modified/replaced at some stage is this a viable alternative that could be used instead?

Interesting general guide for what to look for in a classroom, not sure that I agree with all. What do you think?

Interesting concept ... not sure how useful it would be??? What do others think?

Interesting site in the making .... using the structure of Bloom's Taxonomy to sort ipad apps into approp thinking levels.

How many of the movies in this list have you shared with a class? I haven't seen all of them yet, but it seems to be a pretty good list (geared toward high school classes) of movies worth watching with your classes...

An interesting post regarding the use of iPod Touch apps for puzzle and problem solving games. Does anyone use their iPod touches in this fashion, and if so, do you have any app recommendations? 

Useful site with an array of online literacy tools, well worth a look.

Interesting move. Wonder if it takes hold in Aus?

will keep an eye on it, but wouldn't count on it happening soon, what do you think?

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