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7puzzle blog
- Home of a daily Maths Challenge 7Puzzle blog is a new website offering daily Maths challenges. Created by Paul Godding, a mathematician who delivers maths days in schools in the UK. The Maths puzzles are organised into different levels of difficulty. 7Puzzle blog is already growing into a great resource after only a few weeks online. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://7puzzleblog.com/
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Adobe Generation
Free courses, for creative students Adobe Generation is a series of free online courses from Adobe for young, creative talent. Designed to help UK students aged 14-19 develop skills that will help them succeed in workplaces of tomorrow. They are starting with a course in Games Design and further courses will be available from September covering topics such as Animation, Digital Imaging and Video Editing. Learners have access to a VLE hosting a range of learning resources including video tutorials, how to guides and a recording of each session which they can download and revisit at a later date. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.adobegeneration.com/
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AudioLiterate
Looking for free downloadable audio books? Check out AudioLiterate. AudioLiterate archives and displays free MP3 audiobooks from classical and public domain titles, allowing users to stream or download these files for their pleasure and/or learning. Search for audio files by author and genre. Clicking an audio book allows downloads from archive.org, although users can also choose to stream each chapter with their embedded audio player. Easy to access for students, audiobook listeners, and avid readers. Expect more books to become available as the website grows. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://audioliterate.com/
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Backpack.tv
Backpack TV: - a website creating a library of academic videos from across the web. Browse for videos by subject, topic, and video duration. Backpack TV also organises videos according to the content providers; e.g. Khan Academy, Patrick JMT, and 60 Second Recap. Backpack TV can be useful resource for practitioners and learners to find short video lectures and demonstrations to supplement classroom instruction. The videos can also be helpful for learners who need a quick recap/tutorial for course/homework assignment(s). Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.backpack.tv/
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ChartGizmo
ChartGizmo - online charts builder. Creating charts and place them on your website in minutes. useful for visualize financial, scientific or other type of data. Chart Gizmo allows users to create bar and line graphs, pie charts and seven other types of charts and graphs for summarizing data. Import data directly from an Excel spreadsheet to save having to manually enter your data. Choose a way to publish your chart, such as...
on its own page, on a webpage or saved as an image file to insert directly into documents.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://chartgizmo.com/
Others will be impressed by the time and effort it appears users put into your data presentation.
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crashcourse - YouTube
Two courses in one channel: John Green teaches world history and Hank Green teaches biology. There are now up to 15 videos in each course. The videos are fast-paced ten to twelve minute overviews of major concepts and themes. It's the fast pace of the Crash Course videos that makes them better suited for reviews or introductions to topics rather than a replacement for lectures and/or documentary videos. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.youtube.com/user /crashcourse
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Eardex
Cost of Living, Worldwide! Eardex allows practitioners/learners to search out the facts concerning the cost of living in a specific area; including accommodation, eating, car rentals, fuel, etc. Visit Eardex and either...
search for the country/city manually
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.eardex.com/index .php?language_code=EN
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find the city by the continent index.
Users can also add the prices of different products in their area by registering on Eardex.
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film|story
The First interactive resource that lets you explore the complex relationship between history and film... Film Story is a directory of films organized by era and country. Users can click on the map to find films about countries. To find films about eras in world history, users can search by...
era or subject in history.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.filmstory.org/
Social studies practitioners will find Film Story a great resource to explore but, they will have to search the web for copies of the films.
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GCFLearnFree
GCFLearnFree.org - Resources for Functional Skills. GCFLearnFree.org is an online platform for courses that cover...
technology, online literacy, and maths skills.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
Approximately 750 lessons designed for basic and intermediate levels. Ideal for adults, courses are interactive and supported with articles, videos, and animation.
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GIMP
GIMP is an Image Manipulation Program - GIMP 2.8 is available for download. The new version brings the singlewindow mode, as well as several improvements like layer grouping, on-canvas text editing, multi-column dock windows, a new set of brushes and many other features. Like any new program GIMP takes some time getting used to, the new unified window will make learning curve a little less steep. To save an image as JPEG or other universal image format, you have to use the Export feature. A full list of changes can be found on GIMPs website. If like me you tried GIMP before and didnt like it, its time to give the program another try. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.gimp.org/
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Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://maps.tnc.org/globalmaps.html
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GmapGIS
A web based GIS application to draw on Google maps: polygons, lines, markers and labels GmapGIS could be used by learners to...
identify and label places without having to create an account. share their work by using links generated for their maps. quickly measure distances between places on a map. save a KML file for their map and view it in Google Earth.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.gmapgis.com/
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Good50
- The world's most readable search engine! Good50 is a user-friendly search engine with slightly larger font size. It's for everyone including seniors, students, people with low vision, and laptop users. Good50 is a Google powered search engine customized to be more readable and user-friendly to everyone including older adults, senior citizens, and school-aged children. The larger text on the search page and the optional highcontrast setting makes it easier for older adults to access content on the web. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://good50.com/
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HP Learning Center
HP.com offers free, instructor-led, online business, technology and IT online classes, and quick lessons; all available 24/7. The HP Learning Center classes (with 2 to 6 lessons) are easy to follow, learners can pick up pointers on how to go about with a digital lifestyle. Ideal for CPD; I've enjoyed the classes I've completed. Users need to do a free registration before they pick a class to start off. Classes include two to six lessons and may also include interactive demos, quizzes and assignments. For quick sessions check out the 5-minute how-to videos or short lessons. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below...
http://h30440.www3.hp.com/learning center/Default.aspx
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Learners TV
Many learners have access to books and notes but prefer watching online video lectures about the topics they are preparing for. A source for such lectures is a website called LearnersTV. LearnersTV provides Free video lectures, Free Animations, Free Lecture Notes, Free Online Tests. Subjects include biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, medicine, dentistry, engineering, accounting, and management. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.learnerstv.com /index.php
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Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://en.linoit.com/
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Mapping Wikipedia
Geographic coverage of Wikipedia by language... Mapping Wikipedia could be a helpful resource when learners want to research a specific continent, region, or country, but don't quite know how to get started. Selecting a language and continent, region, or country in the Mapping Wikipedia search engine will lead them to many articles related to that selection. Those articles could get students started on a path toward further research. Using the latest version of Chrome, FireFox, Opera, IE or Safari is recommended. Beware! Some searches will require a large download. For example, a worldwide search of English articles is likely to take a long time and might crash older browsers.
Use the Stop button to cancel any search in progress. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://wikiproject.oii.ox.ac.uk/mappi ng_wikipedia/
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mySimpleSurface
A tool for learners and/or practitioners to use to
create webs and mind maps plan creative stories that they are going to write. plan video and other multimedia projects.
My Simple Surface works on iPads too. You don't have to register to try.
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Novels: On Location
This Google-Maps/Amazon mash-up plots different places of interest and literature related to the place. Novels on Location lets users search for places or books using the search bar. Users can zoom through the map so that you can easily picture the setting of the book that you are reading. A helpful teaching/learning tool helping learners understand the nature of a place and how relevant it is to the books story. Each plot shows the book title, description, and the specific place setting. Note: it is a user-contributed website; a Facebook account is required to add entries. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://novelsonlocation.com/
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ORBIS
Scholars of ancient history and IT experts at Stanford University have collaborated to create an interactive way to study Ancient Rome. ORBIS - a geospatial network model, that allows users to experience the strategy behind travel in Roman times. The ORBIS map includes about 750 mostly urban settlements of the Roman period. Users of the model can select a point of origin and destination for a trip and then choose from a number of options to determine either the cheapest, fastest or shortest route. Aside from the sites interactivity, theres enough discussion in ORBIS about ancient Roman transport to satisfy historians but, the real fun is in exploring how people and goods were moved across the empire. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://orbis.stanford.edu/#
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Present.me
Present.Me is a really easy way to record and share your presentations using your webcam... Present.me allows users to sync their recorded audio and video to their slides then publish everything as one complete package. Using Present.me...
to record a presentation and posting it online could be helpful for learners who are absent on the day that practitioners give a short lecture. could also be helpful for learners who need some accessible review materials. could be a great tool for practitioners trying out the flipped classroom model.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://present.me/
Record & Share your Ideas using the Free Option: - 3 presentations per month; 15 mins per presentation; 1 private presentation per month; to evaluate if it meets your needs.
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Road To Grammar
As well as the resources that learners can use individually, Road to Grammar offers some downloadable resources for practitioners. Practitioners will find a collection of eight downloads that offer discussion starters for English/Functional Skills lessons, lesson warm-up activities, and some worksheets. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below...
http://www.roadtogrammar.com/
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http://www.google.com/insidesearch /searcheducation/index.html
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Skillfulsenior
One for ACL Providers - Skillful Senior is a computer skills site for the older beginner/learners to learn the IT/ICT skills they need. The site has interactive animated tutorials that teach...
a bit about ergonomics (how to use your computer in a way that wont result in pain) how to use a mouse, the arrow keys on the keyboard, how to email their grandchildren get medical information on the Internet and touch typing.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.skillfulsenior.com/
Each tutorial is helped along with a voiceover by a digital character. They CAN do it all!.
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SMILE
SMILE Pathway Search, Collect, and Share! Find fun, high-quality STEM informal learning activities from science centers and museums from across the United States that are designed for educators who work with a diversity of young learners. Whether looking for new lesson plans or ideas to tweak existing lessons, How to Smile could be what ITTs and Family Learning Practitioners are looking for. Search by keyword or by browsing the activities lists. NOTE:- Registered users can bookmark materials within How to Smile. How to Smile also has a free iPhone app that can be used to search for lessons. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.howtosmile.org/
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SoundCli.ps
SoundCli.ps empowers users to Share, Listen, & Download sound clips that have been uploaded to it's site. If practitioners are looking for a new source of sounds that their students can use for their multimedia projects, SoundCli.ps might just be what they're looking for. Learners should be reminded to credit the source of the sounds that they download and use in their projects. SoundCli.ps is a communitypowered site. I was able to download sounds without registering on the site. However to upload sounds users do need to register on the site. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://soundcli.ps/
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Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.studyegg.com/
Study Egg could be useful for some learners to use as revision activities before an assessment.
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Time Zones
Need to quickly find out what the local time is in another part of the world compared to your current location? Yes! Then Every Time Zone is the perfect site to visit! Compare current location (shown in green) to one you are looking for (shown in blue) to check the current time and/or use the grey areas for non-current times. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://everytimezone.com/ #2012-5-15,360,6be
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TopicBox
Free teacher website links for every UK primary teaching topic... Topic Box helps teachers to find interactive tools and sites to teach different concepts. All of the links are organised into different subject and topic areas, with clear descriptions and previews. Its really easy to find great resources to use on an interactive whiteboard or that children can use independently and/or in groups on their own computers. One for Initial Teaching Training or Family Learning Practitioners etc. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.topicbox.org.uk/
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Watch Documentary
A documentary source on the web where users can watch documentary films, movies, series and episodes online for free. Watching documentaries is, for many, a fun and educational way of passing time. But for learners the documentary must be relevant to their topic of interest. Watch Documentary is a free website that includes links to documentaries, sorted categorically, and hosted at various places online such as YouTube. Users will find many different topics ranging from Adventure to War. Just click on a topic that you and/or your learners are interested in to get started. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://watchdocumentary.com/
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Webinaria
Free open source screen recording software. Webinaria...
is excellent quality; gets continuously upgraded and improved; is remarkably easy to use. creates a screen record video in .AVI format, and has the option to create an FLV file from it.
Webinaria can also combine a different video input, like a webcam, with the screen recording process.
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YouTube - clea.nr
YouTube can be a great source of educational material to share in a learning environment. Searching YouTube in front of a class, leaves practitioners open to the possibility that something inappropriate will pop-up. Use http://youtube.clea.nr or the Cleaner Internet browser extension and avoid that potential problem. Point a browser to http://youtube.clea.nr and search YouTube and watch YouTube videos without viewing any of the "related" videos or advertisements on YouTube. Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://youtube.clea.nr/
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Zoho Sites
Free Website Builder - Zoho Sites lets users build professional looking websites easily. Zoho Sites...
is a new addition Zoho's suite of services. appears to be trying to address two frequently-noted shortcomings of Google Sites by offering...
visually impressive themes and by automatically making the sites mobile-friendly.
Find out more by using the QR code or the URL below... http://www.zoho.com/sites/index .html
To create a site on Zoho Sites users can sign-in using a Zoho account, Google account, or Facebook account. Looking to build a new course website that is mobile friendly, then Zoho Sites is worth a closer look.
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Scoop.It Technologies
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Dipity Timeline
http://www.dipity.com/acljohn/
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http://www.slideshare.net/aclJohn and from March 2012 http://www.scribd.com/john_dalziel
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