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July 18, 2011

History For All

How Earth Made Us is a documentary series produced by the BBC. Because it is available on YouTube, there are many options available to an ESL instructor who wants to use the series in the classroom. Continue reading →

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July 14, 2011

Processing Data Visualizations

Processing is a programming language designed to allow users to quickly sketch our images and animations. Learning Processing is a lot like learning any other language. I’m hoping to use it to create ways to express data visually. Continue reading →

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July 8, 2011

Genetics for Kids

A simulation that uses cute cartoon characters to teach genetics. It can also be used to teach science, math, social studies, and English. Continue reading →

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June 29, 2011

DIY Virtual Language Lab?

Hackerspaces have sprouted in cities across the globe as places that foster collaboration and innovation. Could the language lab serve a similar purpose for language learners? Continue reading →

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June 25, 2011

21st Century Newspapers

Paper.li is an RSS aggregator that looks like a newspaper. This can make it very accessible and easy to setup and interact with. Continue reading →

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June 7, 2011

Edupunk Eye-Tracking = DIY Research

Build an eye-tracking rig for $125 and see what your students are looking at when they’re reading. And in what order. And for how long. Continue reading →

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May 22, 2011

Interacting With Video

Online discussion boards / sticky notes can now be annotated directly onto YouTube videos, providing an opportunity to integrate the discussion of the video directly into the video. Continue reading →

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May 18, 2011

Interactive Videos

YouTube has features that make videos interactive. These examples push interactivity to the limits. Students will enjoy watching them and may learn from making their own. Continue reading →

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