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very easy simple machines site, with info, games and video

Things that we need people to do that machines can't

"Take Me Back.to - Time Machine Tool"

Simple interactive game that allows students to apply knowledge of simple machines to assemble a device that serves a task

Google is a vast machine with all sorts of apps, programs and tools. A lot of these - like Gmail and Google Docs - are clearly useful and loved by many. But hidden inside Google's network are some awesome, lesser-known gems that can make your life easier.

What happens when academic support that is time sensitive, event sensitive, and machine aware is delivered to online learners via their own mobile devices? The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) and Persistence Plus are seeking to apply analytics to this question with a system of behavioral interventions and support to enhance student learning.

A blog post/review of:  "Once Upon a Wartime, an exhibition which opened earlier this month at London's Imperial War Museum, takes five children's novels about war and conflict and uses them as a starting point to explore what war can mean for children."  Carrie's War, War Horse, The Machine Gunners, The Silver Sword, and Little Soldier.  Shows photos of what is in the exhibit.... Useful if you teach any of the books....

Hilarious and informative retro '50's style videos about "computing machines". Join Alice and Timmy on their adventures with social media.