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We have recently received a few requests from teachers asking about websites where they can search for and access educational documentaries. Here is our updated list of what we would recommend in this regard. YouTube, which is not featured here, is also another great resource for educational documentaries and there are several channels created by teachers for teachers which can be used for this purpose, check out this page to learn more. Via John Evans 
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QR codes are possibly one of the most underused useful features of new technology. Perhaps one of the main reasons for this is that many people see them as a form of barcode and wrongly believe that they can only be produced by companies, but the reality is anyone can produce a QR code within seconds. Via Nik Peachey
Edina kurdi's curator insight,
September 25, 2015 11:12 AM
Just recently created my first qr code, it was fun, let's see how it will work in class...
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Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. - John... Via Nik Peachey
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
September 27, 2015 4:11 PM
I had a chance to check out the Occulus Rift recently. It was an interesting experience but made me a little queasy. 
Gert Nilsson's curator insight,
September 28, 2015 2:38 AM
Med en mix av modern teknologi kan skolan optimera lärandet idag och imorgon.
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In today’s post, we have assembled a collection of some useful web tools and apps that support the ethos of inquiry-based learning. Using these tools will enable students to engage in a wide range of learning tasks that are all driven by a sense of inquiry and questioning. Via John Evans
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The Cincopa photo/video slideshow application is free and couldn't be easier to use. Sign up for your free account and use the web interface to create your slideshows within minutes and in three easy steps. Via Baiba Svenca
véronique valentino's curator insight,
November 11, 2015 6:07 AM
Nouvel outil pour créer des diaporamas pour votre site internet.
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In today’s post, we have assembled a collection of some useful web tools and apps that support the ethos of inquiry-based learning. Using these tools will enable students to engage in a wide range of learning tasks that are all driven by a sense of inquiry and questioning. Via John Evans
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When a computer runs a classroom, is it more efficient? Do kids learn more? A middle school in New York is finding out. Via Nik Peachey
June Rumiko Klein's curator insight,
September 5, 2015 7:16 PM
In all new technology, a successful implementation in the organization is the key ingredient to success. A poor implementation does not mean the technology doesn't work. A systems approach, with many adjustments for why "something failed" or didn't in all cases, will help to fine tune implementations. Root cause analysis is key to avoiding reacting only to symptoms. To do this type of analysis during and after implementation requires resources and leadership at the top. 
Julie Jackson's curator insight,
September 28, 2015 8:36 PM
This is a very controversial issue within our school district between the district and parents. I hope this article will help our parents and staff have a better understanding of what blended learning incorporates into the classroom.
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A set of 10 tips and tricks to make your Sway shine. Covers use of images, emphasizing text, changing colors and styles, and more. Via Baiba Svenca
Baiba Svenca's curator insight,
September 6, 2015 12:45 PM
If you haven't tried using Sway, see how it looks in action and learn some useful tricks how to make your Sway presentation stand out.
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One year after implementing social media as a central classroom component, teacher Brianna Crowley and her students reflect on how to improve their efforts.
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Firm pitches game as classroom resource to help students learn about coding and computing
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There’s an app for everything these days but when it comes to managing technology in the classroom, there’s no one perfect app for that. While incorporating tech into the learning environment has been shown beneficial again and again (e.g., kids with access tend to be more interested in STEM subjects and more adept at research), [… Via Nik Peachey
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Why shouldn’t the digital literacy industry harness the power of the Internet to create a single website where the “best practices” of digital inclusion nonprofits from around the could be shared by all? Via Nik Peachey
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
September 3, 2015 12:13 PM
Useful source of relaible research and case studies. 
Lewis Walker's curator insight,
October 14, 2015 12:26 PM
Newt Literacy has a very good resource to find some of the best practices being used around the world to improve Digital literacy. Share the information it may help another non profit save time and improve service.
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This article takes a look at how startups like Google, and Airbnb have built workspaces that improve employee happiness and thus improve productivity. Via Nik Peachey
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This unique publication explores the potential benefits, pitfalls, future trends and learning outcomes for 10 hot topics in education, providing you with a warts-and-all view of how they can impact a school and, ultimately, the learning experience of the pupil. Via Nik Peachey
Julie Lindsay's curator insight,
October 3, 2015 1:42 AM
Interesting resource - interesting that mention of 'global' partners comes under the 'Interactive technology' section
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Use table to create the Jeopardy game board in PowerPoint, hyperlink each cell to the clue, use Slide Master for clues and answers. Download Free Template. Via Baiba Svenca
Wendy Zaruba's curator insight,
September 28, 2015 2:28 PM
Have you ever wanted to create a Jeopardy Game or any game for your classroom? Well, here are the step by step directions and a FREE downloadable template to get you started. Good Luck & Enjoy! 
Nikos Kon's curator insight,
March 24, 2016 6:01 PM
Play Jeopardy with your students that you have created yourself using PPT. Ask your students to create a game. Get free template!
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Technology is an immense tool that can transform the way students learn. One of my favourite quotes which demonstrates this comes from Steve Jobs:
Via Nik Peachey
Creative MediaWorks's curator insight,
August 13, 2015 10:08 AM
Written for the classroom - but this info can definitely be applied to life science elearning strategy. 
Sebastián Vásquez's curator insight,
September 21, 2016 7:13 PM
In my opinion, substitution, argumentation, modification and redefinition (SAMR) model is a very useful tool to have into account as a starting point, or as a reference one, to start thinking about the way teachers can design lessons and the role they want technology to play into the classroom. It could also be used as a way to make students reflect upon the way they normally use technology and to make them aware of other possibilities and different ways in which they could do it. Furthermore, we can use this method as a pretext to discover others and to explore other ways in which technology could help us all to enhance teaching-learning processes.
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Dreamreader.net is a website created by two EFL instructors with over 20 years of combined experience in the field of language education. Several years ago, they noticed that there were few sites on the web that freely provided a comprehensive graduated approach to English reading suited to different levels of English ability. Via Nik Peachey
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
September 17, 2015 1:02 PM
Nice texts with useful interactive activities. 
Ulrike Grabe's curator insight,
September 18, 2015 4:07 AM
CC licensed material for ESL learners, tagged by difficulty, with added quizzes and audio files
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Dreamreader.net is a website created by two EFL instructors with over 20 years of combined experience in the field of language education. Several years ago, they noticed that there were few sites on the web that freely provided a comprehensive graduated approach to English reading suited to different levels of English ability. Via Nik Peachey
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
September 17, 2015 1:02 PM
Nice texts with useful interactive activities.
Ulrike Grabe's curator insight,
September 18, 2015 4:07 AM
CC licensed material for ESL learners, tagged by difficulty, with added quizzes and audio files
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When a computer runs a classroom, is it more efficient? Do kids learn more? A middle school in New York is finding out. Via Nik Peachey
June Rumiko Klein's curator insight,
September 5, 2015 7:16 PM
In all new technology, a successful implementation in the organization is the key ingredient to success. A poor implementation does not mean the technology doesn't work. A systems approach, with many adjustments for why "something failed" or didn't in all cases, will help to fine tune implementations. Root cause analysis is key to avoiding reacting only to symptoms. To do this type of analysis during and after implementation requires resources and leadership at the top.
Julie Jackson's curator insight,
September 28, 2015 8:36 PM
This is a very controversial issue within our school district between the district and parents. I hope this article will help our parents and staff have a better understanding of what blended learning incorporates into the classroom.
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Carol Hancox's insight:
Good coding resources summary with links for Computing
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Learn more about "The Science of Memorable Presentations" by checking out the Ethos3 blog post on this topic: http://ethr.ee/1ULMrxy Ethos3 is a presentation … Via Baiba Svenca
Dr. Pamela Rutledge's curator insight,
September 16, 2015 10:54 AM
Another way of interpreting these tips is to think of the presentation as telling a story using all the tools at your disposal to focus the listener and engage emotion--structure, image, data and audience need.
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As things stand now, many teachers receive professional development around technology platforms that often turn over or are replaced by something else. The report notes, “This challenge is exacerbated by the fact that digital literacy is less about tools and more about thinking, and thus skills and standards based on tools and platforms have proven to be somewhat ephemeral.” Via Nik Peachey
Barbara Goebel's curator insight,
September 13, 2015 10:42 AM
While many of us feel that we're struggling to keep our heads above water with the changes in education rolling our way, this article might help in riding the student-driven learning wave! The look forward is stimulating, and many great resources are linked. 
Erika Lindkvist's curator insight,
September 14, 2015 2:40 AM
återingen min reflektion att skolan har sååå mycket kvar att förändra 
Will Whittaker's curator insight,
September 15, 2015 1:07 PM
Expect a change in which students are taught. Educators are focused on: Deeper learning, collaboration and blended learning.
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Today's kids need digital skills to be successful in school and beyond. Help them to develop a healthy relationship with technology by teaching them to use it wisely and appropriately for both schoolwork and fun. Via Nik Peachey
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
August 25, 2015 4:56 AM
Good place to find age appropriate digital tools. 
Joyce Valenza's curator insight,
October 13, 2015 8:13 AM
Articles and resources to share with students of all ages.
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""18 Lesson Plans for Maker Educators from @NASA that are great for #makerspaces " 18 Lesson Plans for Maker Educators from @NASA that are great for #makerspaces Via John Evans
PIRatE Lab's curator insight,
September 3, 2015 12:15 PM
Mostly oriented towards younger grades, but still some good stuff buried in here. 
Deborah Davison's curator insight,
September 5, 2015 8:49 PM
Lesson Plans from NASA for makers, inquiry or pbl
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Audiofy turns any article into audio and lets you listen to it, making it easier than ever before to keep up to date with your reading. It takes only 5 seconds to start listening to an article you’ve seen on Safari or Chrome or Pocket, using one of our 16 high quality voices. Via Nik Peachey
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight,
September 4, 2015 11:24 AM
Where was this when I commuting 6 hours a day from San Diego to UCLA??? When I think of all the journal articles I could have listened to! 
Dennis Swender's curator insight,
March 3, 2016 10:28 AM
Very useful when driving, in badly-lit places, and for people with poor eyesight. |
