The one problem with attending a conference is catching up after. ULearn has been no exception, I have spent this week in catch up mode.
Here is my weekly catch from the net.
1. Alternative to – http://alternativeto.net/desktop this website is present you with alternative application to common or popular software and web based tools. This is [...]
Here are a selection on websites I have stumbled across from various blogs and searches.
Clickable Mummy: http://www.akhet.co.uk/clikmumm.htm Interested in mummies an interactive site they can learn about the process of mummification. Source: http://www.freetech4teachers.com
50 States: http://www.50states.com/ Learning geography can be a little more interactive with this site that lists tons of facts about each of the [...]
1. The power of Nazi Propoganda – http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204271104574290581271478134.html
This is a brilliant slideshow in the Wall Street Journal of the poster the Nazis used in their anti-semitism campaign and the strengthening of the Nazi Power base.
2. State of deception – http://www.ushmm.org/propaganda/ – this is the source of the Nazi propoganda posters and much more – this [...]
I have to say that Lee LeFever continues to impress. I regularly visit his site, the commoncraft show, and love it when I find a new video. This time the video was on insurance.
This is part of a set of four videos he has produced about – Videos about MONEY in Plain English. These [...]
1. Graphic Organisers – http://www.cast.org/publications/ncac/ncac_go.html
This is an excellent resource for Graphic organisers prepared by Tracey Hall & Nicole Strangman – good examples and explanantions
Also useful is – http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/blooms%2C+learning+styles+and+thinking+organisers
2. The mathEbook – http://www.mathebook.net/
An online mathematics resource – nice.
3. APA Bibliographies? This harvard site explains the APA bibliography – a must for senior students
http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=apa_exposed
4. Plagarism Checkers – [...]
The Wall street Journal has published an interesting article with a slide show and interactive resource on North Korea.
The article, dated 22 May 2009, has a broad perspective of recent events from North Korea and the interactive and slideshow elements look at the secretive nation from Google Earth Images.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124295017403345489.html#articleTabs=article
Source: Wall Street Journal
This is a great [...]
The specter of nuclear conflict seemed to have lessened for a while when the enmity between East and West receded. Now we are not haunted by MAD – Mutual assured destruction that prevailed with the immense arsenals of the super powers, rather by the threat of terrorist action.
With Hiroshima and Nagasaki fading into the depths [...]
Google Earth is a great entry level GIS tool (GIS geographical Information system)
The basic download (which is available from http://earth.google.com) will allow the user:
to navigate the globe
switch easily between map and satelite views
manipulate layers which overlay infrastructure, roads, etc or areas of social significence
and more (See the tutorial)
But there is far more tham this [...]
What if the earth’s population was reduced to just 100 people. http://www.miniature-earth.com
Here are some of th
This is a fascinating insight into the demographics of the world we live in by reducing it to 100 individuals. The Miniature earth site hosts a very captivating video that is worth watching (and downloading for a $5 donation). Alternatively [...]
Tool or technology:GIS or Geographical Information System. Google Earth – Downloaded and installed client, internet connection required
Curriculum area:
Humanities
Synopsis:
This starter sheet looks at the power of Google Earth. While it only looks at one aspect of the tool, the Global Awareness Layers, particularly the Crisis in Darfur, this tool has a range of other uses in [...]
