6 July 2010
LEARNING STYLES
The
VARK Questionnaire
How do I learn best?.
EDUCATION QUOTES
Quotes to
'Re-Imagine' Schools for the 21stC
Education-related famous quotations
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Educational video sites
25 online educational video sites (all free and without registration
except BrainPOP and Cosmeo).
REE EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
50 Open Source Tools That Replace Popular Education Apps
Free educational software to download.
ONLINE LESSONS
Khan Academy
Over 1500 simple lessons, one concept at a time: maths, science, finance
and more. (News
report.)
COMPUTING
Microsoft Small BASIC
Simple computer language that is ideal for students. (See also:
Why
Johnny Can't Code.)
24 July 2010
INTERNET IN TEACHING
100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media in the Classroom
There's a lot more than Facebook, Twitter and Skype.
BLOGS FOR TEACHERS
100 Most Inspiring and Innovative Blogs for Educators
"For educators looking for tips, empathy, and inspiration."
- See also
100 Blogs Every New Teacher Should Read
MAKING MOVIES AND SLIDESHOWS
Windows Live Movie Maker
Free program from Microsoft to turn photos and videos into movies and
slideshows. Printable classroom movie guide available. Windows 7 or
Vista only.
- See
cnet review.
SCREENCAST RECORDING
3 Web-based Tools for Creating Screencast Videos
With screencasts, you can capture the screen, write on it and add your
voice, to make instructional videos or slideshows.
Also consider these free programs:
- "Jing" mentioned in
Using Screen Captures to Enhance Instructions.
- Microsoft's free
Community Clips screen recorder .
TEACHING AND LEARNING
10 ways to foster a love of learning
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15 August 2010
NSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Animated Explanations
Short explanations and advice in 3-4 minutes, grouped under
health,
technology and
work.
For example:
-
What is ADHD?
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What is Twitter?
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How to create an attractive presentation in Powerpoint 2007
FILE CONVERSION
Online Convert
Convert audio, video, image, document and ebook files from one format to
another, online.
INTERNET RESOURCES
Good Sites for Kids
Websites for kids classified by subject.
28 August 2010
BBC EDUCATION
BBC Schools Page
Lays out the range of BBC schools resources.
VIDEO CLIPS
Learning Zone
Broadband: Class Clips
New BBC educational service that lets you search by keywords or
subject/topic for short educational video clips.
FILE CONVERSION & MOBILE PHONES
3 Free Ways to Download YouTube Movies to your iPhone (and Other Mobile
Phones)
FILE CONVERSION
KeepVid
Download videos from YouTube, Googlevideo and other video-sharing
websites.
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26 September 2010
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS
46
Ways to Use Your Interactive Whiteboard
Slideshow of tips for teachers. Click or use the arrow keys. From the
"Interesting Ways" collection: see next item.
CLASSROOM TEACHING
Interesting Ways
Tons of classroom tips for teachers, particularly on how to get the most
out of the various computer technologies.
12 September 2010
FREE VIDEOS
Moving Image Archive
Collection of thousands of free videos, movies and films. Old public
service and promotional films are now entertaining. See:
-
Ephemeral Films
collection
- A/V Geeks
collection
-
Cigarettes
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How to be a Teen in 1950
GOOGLE EARTH
Google Earth for Educators
MOBILE PHONE APPS
The 101 Best Mobile Apps
Mobile apps for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, and more.
WEBSITES FOR TEACHERS
Best Websites for Teaching and Learning
25 free, web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a
community of learners to explore and discover.
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