Contained below are the links that Paul McLoughlin presented at a staff meeting.
Classtools.net http://www.classtools.net/
Google Docs http://docs.google.com/
Wallwisher http://www.wallwisher.com/
Ning http://www.ning.com/
A Ning for teachers http://www.classroom20.com/
Posterous http://www.posterous.com/
Mindmaps http://www.text2mindmap.com/
Screencasts http://www.screenjelly.com/
File storage (links to itunes 'dropcast') http://drop.io/
QR Code generator http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
A great Blog http://mrrobbo.wordpress.com/
Other Teacher blogs
http://edublogawards.com/2009/best-teacher-edublog-2009
Wiki http://www.wetpaint.com/
Example of a wiki http://mariancollegepe.wetpaint.com/
Easi-speak microphonem http://itmadesimple.com/product_info.php?products_id=97
Tech tools for teachers newsletter http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEREZ3JkNVktU3BPUUxOVW9WYXBYVEE6MA
Maths & Science video tutorials http://www.khanacademy.org/
My Bookmarked websites (about 250) http://delicious.com/pmcloughlan
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
New technologies rewiring the brain?
Hooked on gadgets, and paying a mental price
Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information. Try some of the tests yourself to see how well you cope with multi-tasking.
Technology's toll: impatience and forgetfulness
Some experts believe excessive use of the Internet, cellphones and other technologies can cause us to become more impatient, impulsive, forgetful and even more narcissistic.
Your brain on computers
While most Americans say devices like smartphones, cellphones and personal computers have made their lives better and their jobs easier, some say they have been intrusive, increased their levels of stress and made it difficult to concentrate.
Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information. Try some of the tests yourself to see how well you cope with multi-tasking.
Technology's toll: impatience and forgetfulness
Some experts believe excessive use of the Internet, cellphones and other technologies can cause us to become more impatient, impulsive, forgetful and even more narcissistic.
Your brain on computers
While most Americans say devices like smartphones, cellphones and personal computers have made their lives better and their jobs easier, some say they have been intrusive, increased their levels of stress and made it difficult to concentrate.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
digital textbooks discussion group
Some of the teaching and learning issues relating to using digital books, including textbooks, are being discussed in the edna discussion Group e-books in teaching and learning. You will find a considerable number of resources there in the forum discussions.
Not everyone ready for digital textbook revolution
Not everyone ready for the digital textbook revolution
E-school News
Seven in 10 students still prefer printed textbooks over eBooks, according to recent research.
Don’t let the iPhones and BlackBerries fool you: Research and a recent pilot program that put eReaders in U. S. A. college students’ hands suggest that most students aren’t ready to read their textbooks electronically, despite the proliferation of internet-ready mobile devices on campuses nationwide.
E-school News
Seven in 10 students still prefer printed textbooks over eBooks, according to recent research.
Don’t let the iPhones and BlackBerries fool you: Research and a recent pilot program that put eReaders in U. S. A. college students’ hands suggest that most students aren’t ready to read their textbooks electronically, despite the proliferation of internet-ready mobile devices on campuses nationwide.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
iPads in schools
There has been a bit of talk about the use of iPads in schools. I found this blog post and the added comments an interesting addition to the conversation.
Free Technology for Teachers
Free Technology for Teachers
text books
On-line textbooks don't have to be static. Flat World Knowledge not only provides text books on-line but also enables users to customise them: an alternative to developing a text book from scratch.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Multi modal literacy
Helping teachers to explore multimodal texts
Michele Anstey, Geoff Bull
Curriculum Leadership Vol 8 (16) June 4 2010
Current definitions of literacy frequently refer to multimedia and multimodal texts, and there are references to such materials throughout the draft version of the new national English curriculum. It is therefore timely to consider how teachers can become familiar with and confident in their use of multimodal texts in the classroom. The authors identify areas of professional learning of particular value for integrating multimodal texts into classroom practice, and suggest ways to introduce professional learning in schools.
http://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?id=31522&issueID=12141
Michele Anstey, Geoff Bull
Curriculum Leadership Vol 8 (16) June 4 2010
Current definitions of literacy frequently refer to multimedia and multimodal texts, and there are references to such materials throughout the draft version of the new national English curriculum. It is therefore timely to consider how teachers can become familiar with and confident in their use of multimodal texts in the classroom. The authors identify areas of professional learning of particular value for integrating multimodal texts into classroom practice, and suggest ways to introduce professional learning in schools.
http://cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/default.asp?id=31522&issueID=12141
Friday, June 4, 2010
Maths textbooks
Lately, I've been thinking about digital/on-line textbooks and what they might look like. While this clip explores maths textbooks, many of the principles he covers could apply to any text book, especially the idea of creating a wiki text book.
(If you double click on the video, it'll take you straight to YouTube to watch it in full screen.)
Dan Meyer analyses the way most maths text books work and shows how these can be detrimental to creating patient, persistent learners. Take 12 minutes to watch it . What would your ideal text book look like?
TEDxTalks — April 12, 2010 — Dan Meyer teaches high school math outside of Santa Cruz, CA, and explores the intersection of math instruction, multimedia, and inquiry-based learning. He received his Masters of Arts from the University of California at Davis in 2005 and Cable in the Classroom's Leader in Learning award in 2008. He currently works for Google as a curriculum fellow and lives with his wife in Santa Cruz, CA.
(If you double click on the video, it'll take you straight to YouTube to watch it in full screen.)
Dan Meyer analyses the way most maths text books work and shows how these can be detrimental to creating patient, persistent learners. Take 12 minutes to watch it . What would your ideal text book look like?
TEDxTalks — April 12, 2010 — Dan Meyer teaches high school math outside of Santa Cruz, CA, and explores the intersection of math instruction, multimedia, and inquiry-based learning. He received his Masters of Arts from the University of California at Davis in 2005 and Cable in the Classroom's Leader in Learning award in 2008. He currently works for Google as a curriculum fellow and lives with his wife in Santa Cruz, CA.
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