29 May 2013

Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion

Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion


This is a brilliant TED talk about teaching and relationships!
This is a must see!!

28 May 2013

Microsoft Word for Maths Teachers

Microsoft Word for Maths Teachers


This is absolutely brilliant!!!
Have a look at how to use Microsoft Word to do all your math's worksheets!!



How Do We Raise Critical Thinkers?

A great infographic 'How Do We Raise Critical Thinkers?'
Take a read




27 May 2013

Project Based learning Checklist

Project Based learning Checklist


Project based learning is “ an instructional approach built upon authentic learning
activities that engage student interest and motivation. These activities are designed to answer
a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in
the everyday world outside the classroom.” taken from PBL Online.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking


A great graphic that illustrates some elements of critical thinking process.

Music Score

Music Score

This is a great site for sharing music sheets.
You can browse through and download any sheet s you want!
You can also use their free software to create, play and print the sheet music!!
Excellent
 

26 May 2013

GeoGuessr

GeoGuessr


This is a fun geography game where you are transported to a random part of the
world through Google Street Map and you must explore and guess where you are.
It's a wonderful way to expand children's knowledge of the world.


24 May 2013

Circuit Lab

Circuit Lab


This is a great online circuit creator.
Perfect for your older learners.
You can sketch your circuits easily and then simulate your circuit right in 
your browser to see if it works!

Study Jams

Study Jams



This is awesome!!!
It has great content for Foundation and Senior Phase learners.
It is a website designed to help students learn and review math and science 
information through songs and videos.

Typing Club

Typing Club


TypingClub school portal gives you complete control over your student's typing progress.
You can setup your classes, engage your students with the typing lessons of your choice,
and track their progress. Setting up an account is quick and free!!
Brilliant!!


Padlet

Padlet

Padlet is a powerful virtual pinboard that allows you the luxury of making
your space into whatever it needs to be:
timeline, interactive storyteller, visual book report, assignment planner, and the list goes on. 
Very cool!!


21 May 2013

Glitterboo

Glitterboo


Have a bit of fun with your photos and add a bit of sparkles and glitter.
Very easy to use.



Pdf Escape

Pdf Escape


This lets you can quickly edit PDFs in the browser itself.  Very good!!


19 May 2013

Exam Time

Exam Time


Preparing for a test or just learning new things? 
This site has a group of tools to help you, including 
mindmapping, flashcards, multi-media notes and quiz makers. 
It's a great assessment resource for teachers and their classes. 
It is designed to work seemlessly with mobile devices.

Luna Pic

Luna Pic



Luna pic is one of those online picture editing sites that I cannot even
tell you all the stuff you can do ... it is really awesome!!

You can create rounded borders in one step, there are num erous animations
you can apoply.

Take a picture amd create a 3D cube in 1 step.
Very easy to use.
Upload your pic and click done!!


Popcorn maker

Popcorn maker


Popcorn Maker is awesome.
Popcorn Maker makes it easy to enhance, remix and share web videos.
You can use it to create your own interactive newscasts, video memes,
pop-up videos, multimedia reports, fan videos, guided web tours and more.


There is even an online tutorial on how to use it!!


Clipping Magic

Clipping magic


Easily remove image backgrounds on any photo.
This is reallt simple to usse!!


PrivNote

PrivNote




Ever want to sent a private note that will self destruct?
Perfect, give it a go at Prinote.
Very easy to use, no registration, setup or anything!!
Have fun


Namemytune

Name My Tune



Name My Tunes is a free to use website that lets you sing or hum a tune into your microphone.
Other visitors to the site then listen to your recorded tune and help you recognize the song.
When somebody suggests a song for your tune, you are sent a notification email.
Very cool!!

The future of the Internet

The future of the Internet


Are you ready for this?

Screenr

Screenr


This is pretty cool.  Click and record your desktop and then save it online!!
Very cool and easy to use!!

16 May 2013

Using a protractor

Using a protractor


A very nice site on how to use a protractor.
Help the dog find his buried treasure!
Perfect for Foundation Phase!!

Algebra and patterns

Algebra and patterns


Very nice website on how to look for patterns.
Perfect for Foundation Phase!!
find the rule and see if it works!!

15 May 2013

Nets

Nets


Very nice to practice nets and 3D shapes.
Perfect for introducing different 3D shapes and their properties!


Maximising Learning in large classes

Maximising Learning in large classes



This book from the British Council looks worth downloading 'Maximising Learning in large classes'.
This is a very practical and ‘teacher-friendly’ publication:
Part 1 provides an introduction to the issues involved when teaching in large classes
Part 2 looks at specific classroom activities


Creative Commons

Very nice video on Creative Commons


Enjoy!!

Shape Lab

Shape Lab


This is very good for younger learners.
This is a game that teaches properties of 2D and 3d shapes, 
as well as lines of symmetry.

14 May 2013

Draftin

Draftin


This is a very simple writing editor that has great collaborative features.
Students can invite their peers to edit their writings and share feedback with each other.
Very nice for english and writing!!