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Bethoven P. Montecillo ICT in the Curriculum

Integrating ICT in various subject areas is fun to do with. Learning in a new environment is fun and exciting!!! Students are active and participative upon hearing about new technologies more so when they can operate one by their own. Lesser absentees or even a perfect attendance and participation came when dealing with technologies new to them or shall I say love to have with. Ironically, not all schools are given the privilege to enjoy new facilities from the government, there may seem bias in… Continue

Added by Bethoven P. Montecillo on November 8, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

john michal Economical Shifting With Packers and Movers of India

Moving of goods from the one place to another is not an easy task. It is one of the most problematic and chaotic task that makes people mentally and physically tired. Lots of processes and task has to be done to make the task complete one. Packing, loading, unloading and unpacking of goods has to done in safe and secure way. These tasks may look simple but in reality they are the most problematic and time taking one. Sometimes during the process many unwanted issues unfolds making people mentall… Continue

Added by john michal on November 3, 2009 at 7:31am — No Comments

john michal Packers Movers of Noida Makes Relocation Easier

Shifting with household goods to new location is not a fun chore job. It is one of the most difficult tasks, which unfold many unwanted issues. Lot of tasks has to be done with care and dedication to make relocation hassle free and cost effective. Well, everyone is much familiar about the difficulty of relocation and some might have even faced as well. So instead of facing a hard blow of packing and moving it is advisable to the people to hire the services from reputed moving agency. Moving com… Continue

Added by john michal on October 13, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Gaili Jensen Dissertation buy or not to buy-that is the question?

The pressure of writing a dissertation is most monstrous and unimaginable. Due to inability to handle the ginormous task on their own and deadly threatening time constraint, many people decide to buy a dissertation. It is neither an easy task to decide where to buy dissertation from nor ask for an advice on it. Judgmental as advisors may be, they regard buying dissertation online unethical which is entirely a… Continue

Added by Gaili Jensen on October 13, 2009 at 7:07am — No Comments

Lincoln Builds Becoming a Teacher

I am thinking about quitting my job as a Louisville home real estate agent and becoming a teacher. My biggest concern it maintaining Medical insurance while going to school. Are there any programs to help mid-career professionals become teachers? Continue

Added by Lincoln Builds on August 10, 2009 at 3:27am — No Comments

Mary Cooch Well I never

How is it possible I've only just stumbled across this place and discover I know/have heard of/follow on twitter loads of the people already here? Plus I've been talked about behind my back :) Continue

Added by Mary Cooch on January 9, 2009 at 5:56pm — No Comments

Chris Ryall My favourite articles on presenting - great for training anyone to produce better Powerpoints!

If you just read one: http://ririanproject.com/2007/05/05/5-powerful-hacks-to-immediately-improve-your-presentations/ http://blog.scottjelias.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/slides.pdf http://www.darrenbarefoot.com/archives/2007/09/everything-i-know-about-presentations-i-learned-in-theatre-school.html http://www.randsinrepose.com/archives/2008/02/03/out_loud.html http://www.randsinrepose.com/archives/2007/04/30/how_to_not_throw_up.html http://blog.ericfeng.com/250-things-i-have-learnt-that-will-… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on February 18, 2008 at 6:47pm — No Comments

Chris Ryall Top 100 Tools for Learning - Spring 2008

Only just stumbled across this List of top 100 tools for learning. - sorry if it's old news for everyone else. There is time to contribute your own top 10 tools before they finalise the list at the end of March. Reading the entries so far you might find something new to try - for me it was eXe to easily produce web learning content and… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on February 16, 2008 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Chris Ryall Microsoft: Research shows that young people who understand copyright are less likely to break it!

An interesting piece of research from Microsoft, who undoubtedly have a vested interest, shows that students who understand copyright are less likely to break it. From Read Write Web One of their responses is to promote use of freely shared items, mixing and sharing using their My By… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on February 16, 2008 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Chris Ryall Google Apps for Teams - your students will love it!


If your system admins haven't been converted to the idea of using Google Apps for your email and to provide customised start pages, share calendars, collaborate on docs, publish web pages etc. then you might like this:

http://www.google.com/apps/edu/index.html

It allows your students to share documents, calendars, talk and a start page - all they need to do is register with the same email domain, eg student1@school.co… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on February 7, 2008 at 8:25pm — 6 Comments

Chris Ryall TechSmith Camtasia & SnagIt - video capture & screenshot software - Free


Camtasia 3 & SnagIt 7 (there are newer versions of each available) can be downloaded and keys generated for free from the publisher's website - no strings, just a way for them to encourage you to buy the latest versions.

Both work great if you want a simple, Windows, way to generate demonstration videos or screenshots of on sc… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on November 28, 2007 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Chris Ryall Cazy Talk! "Louis Pasteur back to life and David Beckham just did the starter a lesson on puberty"


Sounds like a fun, and free on the front of Computer Shopper, piece of software. Cray Talk!

"Create and control a virtual cast of live talking characters ready to deliver an animated vocal performance for your video, web, mobile or messaging projects. Just a single photograph, recorded or imported audio, combined with transitional effects, animated illustrations and expressive emoticons, and CrazyTalk's powerful facial morphing animation technology is all you need to begin creating… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on November 21, 2007 at 7:44pm — 3 Comments

Chris Ryall Why Ewan McIntosh remains one of the best learning blogs on the net

I trust that most of you have come across Ewan and his work in Scotland on "social participative media, education and the future".

Two great posts today - one on personalising the design of VLEs and similar collaborative environments.

And one, especially for Alex Savage on turning any page into… Continue

Added by Chris Ryall on November 20, 2007 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Sue Crawte Inspired by Alex! - My Tutor Group Ning

Having been inspired by Alex and his non-PowerPoint presentation on Thursday last! I decided that I would set up a NING for my tutor group. I also had an ulterior motive - I had to deliver an Assembly today and I thought that it would be a great thing to demonstrate! A collaborative working tool! NO death by PowerPoint!!

My tutees have been rushing to join it and collaborate to make an Assembly on things they did on a recent Detimetabled Day. This included photos of a day trip to Venic

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Added by Sue Crawte on November 20, 2007 at 11:43am — 11 Comments

Chris Ryall 50 Online Ways to Tell One Story


Alan Levine has listed, and then used, 50 online tools to tell on story. A good overview of the different comic, presenting, slideshow, video, mapping and photo tools which can be used.

HT: PBS Teachers
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Added by Chris Ryall on November 17, 2007 at 3:44pm — 2 Comments

Chris Ryall Channel 4 Digital Media Literacy Conference - Link

Good summary of discussions from Channel 4 Digital Media Literacy Conference, especially Ewan's comments two thirds of the way through. http://www.l4l.co.uk/?p=97

HT: Learn 4 Life
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Added by Chris Ryall on November 16, 2007 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Alex Savage What is Global ICT

This week I am giving a workshop at the SSAT National ICT Conference. The focus of my presentation is how to combine the need to give the curriculum a global dimension with finding ways to give ICT tasks a real sense of audience and purpose.

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Added by Alex Savage on November 10, 2007 at 9:25am — 3 Comments

Susan Gibson Academy

Does anyone have any experience of having had their school made into an Academy? If so what happened to your job? Were the unions helpful? I've been a H.O.D for 30 years and 5 years before I retire I'm worried I'll now lose my position. Continue

Added by Susan Gibson on November 9, 2007 at 2:36pm — 2 Comments

Alex Savage What is RSS and how do I use it?

What does it mean?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a very handy tool that enables you to receive automated updates on your favourite websites, discussions, blogs etc. Basically, it means that the information comes to you rather than the other way round. It is particularly useful when you want find out what is new on a… Continue

Added by Alex Savage on June 24, 2007 at 9:18am — No Comments

Eddie Child LP Event ideas

I've got a few initial thoughts about my event. My criteria are audience, impact, speakers and triangulation with other projects......

  • Computers for Pupils - funding, devices, implementation.
  • Curriculum planning - New qualifications, supportive reources.
  • E-Mentoring

Please give feedback!!!

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Added by Eddie Child on June 23, 2007 at 3:16pm — 1 Comment

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