In this weeks catch from the net we have Mathematics and data sources, infographic maps, web 2.0 tools and more.
1. The Maths Apprentice – http://www.mathapprentice.com/Activity/explore.html – this is a fun primary and middle years site for mathematics. Directed at the younger audience. Worth considering using with an IWB.
2. Kids online – me and mymaths – [...]
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 [...]
Wow, four days off visiting family. Its so nice to have some downtime, but boy was my RSS reader full. Here are some interesting sites and resources I have found “on the wire”.
1. Storybird – http://storybird.com/ This is a collaborative digital story creation tool. worth a visit.
2. Multitasking research. This is some interesting research out [...]
It seems to have been a week for excellent resources appearing on my desktop. This post looks at four websites that focus on the periodic table (thanks to free stuff for teachers)
1. The periodic table of videos – http://www.periodicvideos.com/# this has appeared in my blog before but is worth a second (or even third visit). [...]
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 [...]
Here are some interesting sites and resources that I have stumbled across this week.
1 . Teaching English - http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
This is a great site for teachers of English. Well worth a visit. You will need to register, but this is quick painless and free.
2. Crimespotting mash up – http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/08/seeing-the-future-mapping-crimespotting-stamen.html
mash ups are brilliant examples of the power [...]
The internet has masses of resources that we can use for education. Increasing there are sites dedicated to educationally focused videos. Here are six that I come across:
1. Teachertube – http://www.teachertube.com/ This is a great sharing site for teacher developed content and some professional material.
2. Teacher TV – http://www.teacher.tv This is a brilliant British [...]
The American Association of School Libraries has released there “Best of web awards” – http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aboutaasl/bestlist/bestwebsites.cfm
these are the best sites for teaching and learning (ITHO).
Here is there best 25 – http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aboutaasl/bestlist/bestwebsitestop25.cfm
Top 25 Web sites for Teaching and Learning
The “Top 25″ Web sites foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, [...]
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 – [...]
It seems that websites for mathematics are the theme of the week. Here are some more:
1. http://www.myalgebra.com/algebra_solver.aspx
2. http://illuminations.nctm.org/
3. http://www.tutorvista.com/
4. http://www.algebra.com/
5. http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/Algebra.html
6. http://mathforum.org/students/index.html
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