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Posted in geography , Google Maps , maps , technology integration , tagged geography , glenn wiebe , Google Maps , history tech , maps , wiebe on March 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment » For any newbies out there, I love a good map. I buy maps. I like the smell of old maps. I especially like using technology with maps. And I think that as social studies teachers we sometimes forget the power of maps.
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This post is dedicated to classrooms which are shielded from the influence of Web 2.0, technophobes, and those who want to take a break from the LCD screens. I like these games in particular because they are very simple and moreover can be applied in any subject, ranging from mathematics to social sciences to languages. While theoretical subjects can capitalize on these games to improve the knowledge of the learners, languages can focus on the speaking skills, fluency and vocabulary aspects. Although, I’m writing this with young learners in my mind, these games can also be used for adult learners. I’m listing some of my favourite games in this post.
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Creating Passionate Users: Better Beginnings: how to start a presentation, book, article...
You are in a dimly lit room. You are alone on a stage before an audience of 1,000. 10 minutes into your presentation, your hands no longer shake or sweat. This is going well, you think. But just then you notice a vaguely familiar sound-- tap, tap, clickety-clack --which in one horrifying moment you recognize --it's your audience. IMing, checking email, live blogging ("wifi sucks at this hotel and OMFG this is the most boring speaker ever") What went wrong?
Tech Transformation: Evolving Schools for a Whole New Mind
Today I have been at Munich International School listening to the keynote from Dan Pink. This was a great start to the conference. Dan started with a quote from Dr Richard Moniuszko: We need to prepare kids for their future, not our past.Skype is a free downloadable software that lets you do voice and video calls combined with instant messaging for free. The possibilities of Skype to flatten your classroom are endless. Explore a volcano, rainforest, or history museum in virtual fieldtrips with experts in the field or even share your field trip experiences with others. Skype in the Classroom Ning is for teaches interested in using Skype to connect with other teachers for idea sharing and classroom video conferencing. The Mixxer is a free educational community for language exchanges via Skype.
10 Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom
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