Archive for August 30th, 2007

Google Earth 4.2 – now with Google Sky

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Google Earth http://earth.google.com/
Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world’s geographic information at your fingertips.

Fly to your house. Just type in an address, press Search, and you’ll zoom right in.
Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions.
Tilt and rotate the view [...]

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Google Notebook – a great Web 2.0 tool

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

http://www.google.com/notebook

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Integrating Mathematics and ICT – some suggested activities

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

1. Charts and Graphs – Mathematics K-6 Data
DS2.1 gathers and organises data, displays data using tables and graphs and interprets results
i. Excel activity: Students learn to create a table to organise collected data, using a computer program e.g. spreadsheets
ii. Excel activity: With a partner, plan an activity which would give students an opportunity to learn [...]

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