Reach the World
http://reachtheworld.org/geogames/index.html
At this site, take the opportunity to "Build Planet Earth". From the tray of geographic pieces, drag them over and place them appropriately on the globe. Learn which end is up in the process.
If your puzzle piece is on the other side, take the time to spin the globe and place it. It will reinforce the concept of day on one side of the earth and night on the other.
National Whiteboard Network
http://www.nwnet.org.uk/
The United Kingdom has been using Interactive Whiteboards for years. The true success of a technology happens when you start to critically evaluate the use of it in the classroom.
This site is devoted to sharing the best practices of this technology in the classroom. The site is loaded with excellent examples for use with Interactive Whiteboards and worth a long look around searching for elementary classroom applications.
Library Thing
http://www.librarything.com/
We're seeing social networks for all kinds of things these days. Take an inventory, pick your latitude/longitude, or express an opinion and the power of social networking takes you to a discussion with others.
Library thing, in its simplest, is a way for you to catalogue the books in your library. Big deal, right? You could do the same thing with StarOffice or Filemaker Pro. But, read on..;
Add the power of social networking and your reading now webs out to others on Library Thing. Find others who have read the same book as you just read and see what they are reading in addition. You'll find people with like tendencies and have instant recommendations for your next read!
Simply Google
http://www.simply-google.com/
You'll have to decide if this is a cheat sheet or merely one of the best resources around to help you get the most from the Google Search Giant.
Google isn't just a search engine. It's true that there's "search" in every component that they offer though. And what an offering.
This is definitely a place to bookmark to return to as the need arises. There's so much here to help you increase your productive use of Google services.
Primary Games
http://www.primarygames.com
This is a delightful web sight with all kinds of activities suited for the Primary and even Junior Classrooms.
Many of what you will find is very nicely displayed and interacted on your SMART Board.
My favourite so far: http://www.primarygames.com/langarts/wordscramble/index.htm
