• Asia EdNet – Discussion group: About the discussion group

  The Asia EdNet discussion group covers any of the following and more:

  * questions about classroom practices
  * ideas on teaching about Asia
  * sharing curriculum resources
  * developing collaborative projects
  * discussion about ‘hot’ issues related to teaching about Asia Top
  * information about interesting websites related to Asia
  * news about activities/events happening around Australia and the world which are related to Asia
  * issues about using the Internet to support teaching about Asia

  tags: Asia, discussions, network

• The DaVinci Institute – The Future of Education by Thomas Frey

  The pace of change is mandating that we produce a faster, smarter,
  better grade of human being. Current systems are preventing that
  from happening. Future education system will be unleashed with
  the advent of a standardized rapid courseware-builder and a single
  point global distribution system.

  tags: education, future, learning, research, data

• Figure This! Math Challenges for Families – About Figure This!

  Figure This! demonstrates challenging middle school mathematics and emphasizes the importance of high-quality math education for all students. Funding for the project was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Education.

  tags: math, maths, education, challenge

• My eCoach: Scope & Sequence

  Pre-K-12 Technology Scope and Sequence

  Generic version developed by My eCoach and aligned to ISTE Standards and Performance Indicators for Students
  For resources that support these topics see the Resources Index

  tags: standards, scope&sequence, planning

• Becta Emerging Technologies – Children’s Use of Mobile Phones – An International Comparison (February 2009)

  This report looks at how children use mobile phones and their attitudes towards the technology

  This report from the GSM Association and NTT DOCOMO is based on a survey of over 6000 children and their parents in Japan, Korea, China, India and Mexico. It aims to offer insights into how children use mobile phones and their attitudes towards the technology. The survey is likely to be repeated annually. The report also explores the factors for mobile phone take-up and the impact of mobile phone use on children’s lives.

  tags: mobile, children, phone, research

• Mind Maps – How to Create Mind Maps using Mind Mapping Software – A Complete Guide to Mind Mapping

  Mind maps are powerful thinking tools that organise ideas & concepts graphically around a central theme or idea. I feel that mind maps are essential learning for students of all ages.

  I am a great fan of mind mapping & love using software to create them with my students and in my professional life.

  NB I have included a mind map on mind mapping handout at the bottom of this page.

  tags: mindmapping, mindmap, resources, tutorial

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