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Sometimes you need to convince colleagues to think about using educational technology in their lessons, or to identify where in their scheme of work they could incorporate it. This list is a starting point: you may find one or two points that would “resonate” with your co-worker, and grab his or her attention. Where information [...]

  YouTube is great for videos of dogs crying for bacon and keyboard playing cats but if you dig a bit deeper, it can also serve as an amazing educational resource. There is now a specific new service called YouTube for Teachers that helps to sift through the clutter and help you, the educator, find [...]

Working with some students, I was reminded once again that not everyone has access to power point at home.  A good alternative is the free online program called “Prezi”, which essentially functions like a power point on steroids. With its zoom in-and-out features,  and the ability to easily embed images and videos, Prezi presentations are [...]

Like me you probably have lists of websites that you bookmarked but you can’t remember why or what they relate to. They end up in a long list in your browser with little to suggest why you bookmarked them or what they might be useful for. I have discovered Pearltrees – www.pearltrees.com – that allows [...]

Keyboard shortcuts are the essence of PC productivity. Teaching time is limited and valuable. These simple tricks will save you time during your day and give you more time to focus on the daily tasks that actually matter. Work smart, not hard. 1. Windows Logo + L Walking away from the screen for a while? [...]

1 Hour Websites – Preview of my upcoming Pro-D workshop

Never has a single gadget served so many functions. I love my Iphone.

Is Facebook right for your classroom? Facebook Free February will attempt to see how hard it is for students to give up this addictive site.