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Daily Archives: July 9, 2012
Margaret Atwood: why Wattpad works
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Margaret Atwood: “But Margaret,” you can hear them whispering. “You’re a literary icon at the height of your powers; it says so on your book covers. Why are you sneaking out with an online story-sharing site heavy on romance, vampires and werewolves? You should be endorsing Literature, capital L […]“
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Interactive Learning Sites for Education – Links to the Best K-5 Online Interactives
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This website provides links to “thebest K-5 online, interactive, educational games and simulations in one place!”
If you have a SMARTboard or an interactive white board this site will provide access to a wide variety of resources.
Many interactive games in math, ELA, science, social studies, art, music, typing, holidays, brain teasers and teacher tools.
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Naace: The iPad as a Tool For Education – a case study
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Quoting the abstract from the report:
“This study review the impact on learning and teaching of the introduction of iPad devices an Longfield Academy, Kent since September 2011. It finds that with the majority of pupils now having the devices, there has been a significant and very positive impact on learning, as well as significant and still developing changes in pedagogy. Students are very positive about the devices and the impact they have on their motivation, ability to research, communicate and collaborate while staff increasingly exploit the range of educational Apps made available…The outcomes at Longfield clearly demonstrate the value of the iPad as an educational tool.”
A detailed report that provides information that will assist any school that may be looking at implementing iPads. If you are using iPads in your school, or are considering implementing a 1-to-1 iPad initiative take the time to read this report.
See on www.naace.co.uk
Cool School: An Interactive Game to Teach Conflict Resolution
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“Part computer game, part educational classroom tool, COOL SCHOOL: Where Peace Rules! is a whimsical interactive game where children journey to a whimsical world, where everything—from erasers to desks to books to basketballs—are alive and full of personality. At Cool School, you’ll find a vibrant game-like setting where children are taught invaluable social, communication, and problem-solving skills that promote conflict resolution through negotiation, compromise, cooperation, and reconciliation.”
To play the game students select various rooms/buildings on a map. A variety of situations are presented the student selects a solution. Based on their response they may be asked to try again, or they will be rewarded with a letter of the alphabet and feedback about why their choice was correct.
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The Upside Learning Daily
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A personalized newspaper built from articles, blog posts, videos and photos selected by Upside Learning. (RT @UpsideLearning: The Upside Learning Daily is out!
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The Most Important New Technology Since the Smart Phone Arrives December 2012 – Technology Review
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Even if you’ve seen the Leap Motion before, this is a demo you’ve got to watch.
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What is learning? | Learning with ‘e’s
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What is learning? I was in a meeting with a prospective PhD candidate today and the conversation inevitably led to learning. He pointed out that in his lterature reviews he had uncovered a bewildering number of different, and …
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Texas GOP rejects ‘critical thinking’ skills. Really. – Washington Post (blog)
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Texas GOP rejects ‘critical thinking’ skills.
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In South Sudan, many girls are missing out on school « World …
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Since independence, education has been a key priority for the government. But many challenges remain – especially girls’ access to education. It’s been a rough start for the world’s youngest country. South Sudan is currently …
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