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using technology effectively has clear benefits for both teaching and learning and can help to improve motivation by engaging pupils in activities which, perhaps, step out of their ordinary school experience and which show them that it is possible to teach and learn about a subject using tools similar to those they use daily outside school. In other words, we have tried to use the types of tools with which they are often already familiar.

Best Web Sites for Teaching and Learning

Best Web Sites for Teaching and Learning

This Directory contains over 2,800 (freeware/open source and commercial) tools for learning in two main sections: 1. for creating, delivering and managing learning and performance support solutions 2. for personal learning and productivity, for sharing resources, as well as group collaboration (also includes some enterprise tools)

Creating a podcast allows students to share learning experiences. It provides them with a world-wide audience that makes learning meaningful and assessment authentic. Teachers can use the technology to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that suits them. The flexibility that such time-shifting offers makes podcasting a valuable educational tool.

Here are some great social media tools that you can use to cater to your individual learning style, no matter what that is.

Over the years, the question of how many computers per student or per classroom has emerged as a pivotal issue. Advocates for different perspectives agree that technology-enabled learning is important and the ideal is one-to-one computing and anytime, anywhere learning. In today's economic environment, school districts must budget wisely and get the most out of each dollar invested. One way to address student computing and anywhere anytime access is with netbook PCs. This eBook will explore the issues and showcase districts that have implemented successful and cost-effective programs.

Cool Apps for Education

Interactyx Limited is the developer of TOPYX, affordable eLearning 2.0 SaaS solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning, and eCommerce

"free, very unique and user-friendly learning method proven to help each and every person learn, practice, and improve your typing speed and accuracy. "

reading and listening

A Toolkit  designed to provide innovative ideas and support for using interactive graphics for teaching and learning.

I have been creating a lot of student projects that use ThingLink as a tool for learning. I have also received a handful of of questions from teachers who are highly interested in facilitating a similiar project of their own, but need help with the management involved. "With so much active student engagement, how do you manage a project like this?"

TeachEm is a free and user friendly digital tool that allows users to capture YouTube content, organize it, and add time stamped flashcards to guide the learning.

Wizer is a fantastic free tool for creating simple digital worksheets that enable learners and teachers to do some pretty complex things. When I first discovered the tool a few months back I was really impressed by how easy it was to create really engaging blended learning content for class or homework, so it's great to be able to publish this Q & A with Nira Mayorchik Sheleg the Co-founder & CEO.