Purposeful Learning Technologies

"CoSketch is a multi-user online whiteboard designed to give you the ability to quickly visualize and share your ideas as images. Simple sharing * Anything you paint will show up for all other users in the room in real time. * One click to save a sketch as an image for embedding on forums, blogs, etc. Zero hassle * Runs in all common browsers without plugins or installation. * Free and without registration. Now with Google Maps support! * Use google maps as the background for your sketches to show directions or share trips."

"Sync.in is a web based word processor for people to collaborate in real-time. When multiple people edit the same document simultaneously, any changes are instantly reflected on everyone's screen. The result is a new and productive way to collaborate with text documents, useful for meeting notes, brainstorming, project planning, training, and mor"

Hi Steve, it looks like its based on the old etherpad code, a great tool until you hit 15 users.

Mark, Even the interface is very similar. PiratePad (http://piratepad.net/) is another alternative Google have now included the EtherPad feature in its new version of google docs (It' still in preview and you need to tick a box in the document editing settngs). I'm yet to try it out with a class. Found that EtherPad also had issues with the 15 users. In a class I would often make more than one pad.

A video with up to date stats on where the web is heading and the impact that social media will have on various facets of our lives. Great video for PD, similar to the shift happens series with a focus on social media.

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 tool for ESL students. When putting in a word or phrase into the box, and pressing submit, it pronounces the word in english. Can also translate that word to any of 40+ languages

A very interesting blog designed to support an integrated unit of work (Secondary) "Through The Eyes Of A Child. Enduring Understanding That literature helps us to actively explore the human experience and to respond to the changes and challenges in our own lives."

One of the best collections of SMARTBoard Notebook Files for Education i have come across. Has 100s of notebook lessons broken up into grade levels and target area, an excellent resource for anyone using a SMARTBoard/Notebook

A US-Based resources regardin geducation on the hidden messages behind advertising. Well worth a look if you are doing a unit on advertising.

Another great blog entry on a new art site. Also includes some ideas on how to use the tool in the classroom. Creates some pretty cool abstract art, and very easy to save/download. Would work well on a SMARTBoard

Free icons... useful for docs or presentations.

I really like this site, love the ready made vocabulary. I am studying earthquakes at the moment and found a great site of vocab cards.

This site enables you to create 3D pop up books, I havent had a go yet, but it looks interesting!!

Glory's yr 6 blog, A really good start at a class blog

Numbeo is the largest free Internet database about cost of living worldwide! Great for comparing counties

this link will take you directly to wikispaces where you can apply for an Add free site

The K-12 Edition of the Horizon Report outlining new technologies for use in the classroom... a very comprehensive report well worth a read.

Great site for a class doing SPACE.

Create your own books. Fantastic Free application for students to create their own characters and storyline. You can use existing characters and backgrounds or create them usingyour own images. you can also set up class accounts! Well worth a look Primary and secondary.

A fantastic article worth reading that explores teacher vs student expertise in ICLT and it's implications with teaching an learning. The interview at the bottom is also worth a listen, it is an interview with Edith, a student in England speaking about ICLT in her learning. She recently spoke at a TeachMeet, and in the interview, explores many aspects of ICLT in the classroom, including wether ICLT should be treated as an integrated, or separate subject.