Education
Podcast Network
http://epnweb.org/
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of David Warlick.
He is in touch with education and the use of educational technology in
the classroom. His insights into what is good for students touches not
only the basic literacies that students need to survive but also shows
how we can adapt these literacies to embrace new technology appropriately.
You'll know David's excellent work in the Class Blogmeister
which takes blogging to the classroom in a safe and effective way.
David has created the Education Podcast Network.
Rather than wading your way through all of the podcasts that you'd typically
find on the iTunes service, if you're looking for something specifically
education, this is the place to be.
Internet
Safety
http://fc.ldcsb.on.ca/~a.verlaan/
This is a serious issue that needs to be in the minds
of everyone personally and also who have the care of children when they
are on the Internet.
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Anne Marie Verlann, a computer resource teacher with
the London District Catholic School Board has put together a terrific
resource page dealing with Internet Safety.
On the site, she had identified both web resources
that are suitable for teachers and also for parents and students. Many
of the resources would be excellent in use not only for Internet safety,
but for address expectations from the new Media Literacy strand.
Rocks for Kids
http://www.rocksforkids.com/
One of the powerful things that the Internet brings
to the classroom is the opportunity to visit and see things that would
be otherwise impossible.
Sure, it could be the Louvre or the Great Wall of
China, but how about rocks?
Check out this site for ideas and resources
for the study of minerals in the classroom. The huge collection gives
suggestions for rock identification, how rocks are used, how quarries
work, and even a whole section devoted to crafts that may be created
using rocks.
About French
http://french.about.com/About_French_Language.htm
About.com has always been a wonderful resource repository
for all kinds of things.
How about resources for teaching French?
Check out the resources available here including
online quizzes, activities, and word of the day.
The really interesting part for me was to explore
French gestures. I'll never listen (or watch Pete) the same way again!
Lyndsey's Mania
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/index.html
How could you go wrong wtih resources from a website on the "lizardpoint.com"
domain?
Check out the link for quick resources for things that include a Canadian
geography quiz, picture puzzles, and much more.
