Tag Archives: learn
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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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
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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Teaching with Google Images
A quick search of Google Images can quickly fill in gaps in students’ vocabulary and facilitate communication. Continue reading
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Gestural Interfaces and 2-Year-Olds
iPads and other devices that incorporate gestural interfaces are easy enough for a two-year-old to use. Continue reading
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Building Blocks 2.0
Sifteo and Scrabble Flash are two new gaming interfaces that embed computers in building blocks. Is this the future of language games? Continue reading
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Pop Psychology for Teachers
This blog identifies interesting research articles and then summarizes them in a way that makes them very easy to apply to the workplace, including the classroom. Continue reading
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Visual Thesaurus
Visual Thesaurus.com visually encodes information such as relationships between the words, definitions, and parts-of-speech. First three searches are free, which is usually enough. Continue reading
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Civics Games
iCivics includes several games with topics from Supreme Court decisions to immigration to being president for a term. These games require a lot more reading and critical thinking than most video games, but are still fun to play. Continue reading
Game-Based Mashups
Boardgame mashups provide students with plenty of opportunities to practice English while having fun. Continue reading
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