Uses and Potentials of Wikis in the Classroom

This is a very good professional reading about the use of Wiki's in the classroom. As I have been introducing Blogs and Wikis to classroom recently this article reaffirms how our Digital Natives are learning in this current e-Learning paradigm.
Check it out HERE. You will need to register - it is free.

Improving Instruction Through the Use of Weblogs

This site has lots of examples on how educators are using blogs for teaching and learning.
Check it out - click "Here"

Whyville

Whyville is an on-line community for primary age kids and is dedicated to learning through exploration and communication. The site is very friendly with plenty of safety tips and allows children to communicate with other members. It is loaded with places inside where kids can participate in high quality, learner-centred learning experiences from across the curriculum. If you haven't got time to create your own login and look around check out the teacher's page which is pretty informative.

Listen to the Natives

Here's a very good reading from Marc Prensky continuing on from his Digital Natives - Digital Immigrant theme.
Check it out at "Listen to the Natives"

Geosense

Some more on Geography.
Check out "Goesense" for an easy online quiz for all age levels.

Google Map

Maths mapping - geography - presentations?
Check out Google Map it's a choice site for zooming in to anywhere in the world.

Stickies

Need some time management help?
Check out stickies at http://www.zhornsoftware.co.uk/stickies/download.html
They sit on your desktop and are very easy to use. With one double click you can post a note for a great reminder.