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My favourite QR Code generator- simple to use!

4 great online tools for generating your own infographics

A fun little latin motto generator

Many of the Web tools out there are restricted to users 13 and over. To save others at school some time,John Pearce has compiled a list of popular/well known Web tools that can and can't be used by children under 13 - 1), so we are legally covered in what we are allowing our students to use and 2), so they know what is available. Please note that generally the sites that allow for under 13s still ask for parental permission ( even Edmodo if you haven't read the Terms of Use) so a solid school user agreement is needed to use these tools. Some of the sites are not US based so are not bound by COPPA and CIPA regulations. It still requires schools to carefully check out what can be viewed on these sites to ensure they are appropriate to access."

Great site  to use for body percussion or general percussion on the smtbd.

A nice tool that can be used for creating tests/quizzes online. Tests can be password protected so you have access to the results after anyone has completed the test. Does not require registration.

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

This is an Xtranormal movie created by a primary TL at SJV - this is a fantastic example of how to motivate and involve students in support the implementation of leaning technologies. This type of approach also builds teacher's confidence offering teachers support within classrooms as they introduce new tools to their students. This is also a great move towards generating enthusiasm and creating momentum within your school.

An excellent resource for those who are introducing Diigo to their staff or class. Has links to various resources regarding social bookmarking in general, and Diigo in particular and shares how it could be used by a class or staff.

This American ESL Teacher has created a list of re best sites for learning about the Australian floods. The list will be updated as he finds new resources and articles, and may be useful for your class?

With so much of the Northeastern Australian floods dominating the news at present- this site would be great for you to share with students when you begin the school year- some fantastic images to generating discussions around such a hot topic,

I am experiencing the floods first hand - am trapped in Toowoomba at present and taking lots of pictures/video....scary stuff...

A video sharing how technology is changing the way people learn, and how it is changing the education space in general. Well worth a look. 

Very good videos explaining the issues surrounding the Fukushima Reactor and Tsunamis in general. 

Great site for creating QR Code Treasure Hunts!

Wordle is a toy for generating "word clouds" from text that you provide.

"SMART Technologies, producers of the SMART board and the SMART Table, offer you user-generated and SMART-created videos of SMART's products in a variety of learning environments. " If you use smartboards this would be a great channel to subscribe to.

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Random number generator for classroom use.

Great avatar generator for primary school students , appears to have no ads.

Interactive educational flash games

Fun website to create signs in that you could embed in keynotes or ppts etc Bit fluffy but could possibly serve a purpose.