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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. 

A slideshare presentation focussed on web research which is well worth viewing for any LT Coordinator . Has some great information and statistics on search, and how search-englines work. Also shares tools you can use for optimizing your search and saving your sources for later viewing. 

A fantastic example of what can happen when quality collaboration occurs. This page shares some fantastic crowd-sourced presentations on interesting ways to use various technology in your classroom. Well worth a look.

Technology newsletter for education

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.

Screencasts for integrating technology into the classroom. Great resource.

Screencasts for integrating technology into the classroom. Great resource.

Some great science online resources for primary and high school classes

Here are some great things you should consider trying with your classes next year! Some of them will sound familiar, others might be new to you, they are all great tools which can improve teaching and learning

Interactive, Historical Weather Charts. 

A great article promoting the use of Twitter in the classroom, and some of the possibilities. Written by an Ex-Principal who was very anti-social media...well worth a read!

NASA has an excellent interactive timeline tracing the history of astronomy and space exploration from the Greek philosophers through  the current day. Planet Quest is actually three timelines combined into one. The three timelines cover technology, discovery, and culture as it relates to astronomy and space exploration. Each element on the timeline is narrated. Users can select individual elements on the timeline or choose autoplay to hear the narration of each item in sequence.

A network of teachers committed the purposeful use of learning technologies to enhance learning and teaching. We plan to build a rich community of learners who will work to develop their professional currency and relevance.

An excellent collection of short presentations sharing ideas on how to use various ICLT tools in your classroom. Page is being updated regularly with additional presentations. Has presentations relating to many of the tools covered at the Term 4 Learning Technologies Network

This is a FREE conference open to ANYONE by educators for educators around the world interested in integrating emerging technologies into classroom practice. A goal of the conference (among several) is to help educators make sense of and meet the needs of a continually changing learning landscape.

If you want to take part in a google wave about the K-12 Conference email me or Mark Woolley and we will setup an invite for you. You could also visit http://thebigquestion.edublogs.org/ for more info.

learning technology integrators wikispace

Some useful resources here

I came across this guys blog/youtube channel just yesterday! Good one to follow....

A blog post describing various options available for publishing students writing online...Goes into the pros and cons of each service...worth a read...

This is a clever initiative by  google aimed at improving students' search skills. They have a question each day which requires a couple of google answers to find the correct answer. 

A couple of useful tools for you to use with your class. Worth a read...

I was surprised. I learned things from this article. It can be projected in class to teach students also.