This is one for the Economics and Business teachers. A brilliant short video that breaks down what is occurring in the worlds financial markets. This is a great and humorous videos to show your students and assist them in understanding the root causes of the financial upheaval in language that …
Posted on March 4, 2009 by Phill .
Posted on March 3, 2009 by Beyond Chalk Blog .
If you know of any fellow teachers who are not quite sure what a blog is or how they can empower their students, then this video is ideal. Share it around!
Posted on February 27, 2009 by Brad .
For most of us the science of Genetics has the potential to go straight over our head at lightning speed. A little Electrophoresis anyone? Perhaps we could do some Restriction fragment length polymorphism. “Oh yes please Miss!” What about instead we tried – “Today we’re going to read a Graphic …
Posted on February 23, 2009 by Beyond Chalk Blog .
If you have experienced a Beyond Chalk seminar or workshop you will know that our aim is to excite and inspire teachers about the future of technology in the classroom. This is what we do – and we have a whole lot of fun doing it too!
That’s why it is with …
Posted on February 19, 2009 by Brad .
After sharing Word documents on Floppy discs (!), Sharon Grimes has enabled 103,643 students and 8,850 classroom teachers to collaborate online using PB Wiki.
” The collaborative environment allows students to not only learn from one another, but also to have “grand conversations,” rich discussions about literature that extend beyond …
Posted on February 10, 2009 by Callie .
This must be an amazing journey for anyone, at any age, but this is the opportunity that Noble Park Secondary College provided for their students when they took out the Koolest Skools award for 2008. Having listened to their album, Pictures for the Blind last night, it is best described as an eclectic mix of …
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Brad .
This is our first feature post for ‘09 and boy have we got an event for you! This is one NOT to be missed! The ITSC is for both IT Professionals and Educators. It’s your chance to become truly immersed in what is said to be the most exciting Professional …
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Brad .
The big G has done it again. Boy this is getting crazy! Google has teamed up with partners like National Geographic and the BBC. Now you can dive beneath the ocean and view 3d shipwrecks including the titanic!
Another amazing feature is the ‘Historic Imagery’. By moving a slider left and …
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Callie .
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the bushfires in Victoria. Not only has there been a devastating loss of lives in numerous communities; but a loss of schools, churches and sporting grounds that would usually keep these communities together in times of difficulty. Be sure to …
Posted on January 27, 2009 by Brad .
Today I’d like to share with you a post by Mark Pesce.
In essence he writes about the breaking down of the walls I hear so many teachers aspire to through their integration of technology.
The article explores concerns & misconceptions and paints a picture of the 21st century model. …
Posted on January 22, 2009 by Callie .
When I previously wrote a post about Free Audio Books for English and Literature, I mentioned using a recording of ‘Deadly Unna’. This was an audio book that our amazing librarian (also my dear friend) purchased on CD a few years ago. Di wrote a comment asking where she could get a …
Posted on January 8, 2009 by Callie .
Welcome back and I hope that you are brimming with ideas and inspiration for learning in your classes in ‘09.
Hopefully, you are considering using blogs in your classes this year. It may be to help provide information to your students (far more noble, than giving the photocopier a workout) or …