Classroom 2.0 12/21/2012

• Big Picture

  Tags: education, learning, reform, schools

• Nitro Type | Competitive Typing Game

  This is a fast, action packed typing game where you can race your car against other typists in real time online. Use your WPM to increase your MPH! Earn cash to buy upgrades. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

  Tags: typing, keyboard, games

  • - By Martin Burrett

• News in Levels

  This is a useful news site which provides the same news story written at three different levels of English, making it a wonderful tool for ESL classes and differentiating for different age groups.http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English+As+An+Additional+Language

  Tags: news, EAL, ESL, English

  • - By Martin Burrett

• Primary Languages – Mandarin

  The BBC Primary Mandarin site is a wonderful place to begin learning Mandarin Chinese with videos and other resources. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

  Tags: languages, Mandarin, Chinese, vocabulary, games

  • - By Martin Burrett

• 24 Multimedia Tools That Support The Common Core - Edudemic

  Students can construct deep knowledge about a topic as they engage in building a multimedia project. If used effectively, a well designed student-driven learning experience can take the place of traditional methods of teaching content. Use of digital tools can provide students with flexible learning paths to meet their unique learning styles.

  Tags: interactive, graphics, multimedia, tutorials, screencasts, guided, common, core, tools, commoncore, technology

  • - By Susan Oxnevad

• Pattern Sequencer

  A simple drum sequencer for making percussion sounds. Save files to your computer to re-use later. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

  Tags: music, drum, sequencer

  • - By Martin Burrett

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