Weblinks of Interest

Please see below for a few weblinks that may be of interest - reading, media literacy, robotics.. the choice is wide. 

https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/adults-engaging-in-reading-for-pleasure

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/news-media-literacy-101

https://www.edutopia.org/article/using-robotics-to-spark-engagement-in-middle-school-math

https://www.edutopia.org/article/incorporating-simple-student-designed-assessments

My apologies for a lack of posting just lately but things have been a little hectic.  

I am also considering closing down this Blog - as I feel that it is not of a lot of use to you all.  I can throw all the weblinks and 'stuff' I find at you, as much as I like - but if I'm not hitting the target with what could be helpful, I am wasting your time and probably mine as well. 

Just over a week to go to the end of the year - and we can all see the light at the end of the tunnel!  As long as it's not an oncoming train, we'll all be good. 

Weblinks from Common Sense Education site

 Please take a look below for a few links that may be of some interest to you. The GameMaker one could possibly be used in the Digital Tech Electives, was my thought?  

Anyway - have a browse, see what you think.  These are a cut n paste from the Common Sense Education website, which has lots more ideas on it as well. 

Here are a few of our newest Common Sense Selections for Learning:

• Buncee (Free and Paid): This presentation tool perfectly blends top-notch learning content—including great pre-made SEL lessons—with a friendly design that makes it a delight to use every day. 
• GameMaker (Free): This tool makes it easy for kids to go from playing games to making them. What's more: It can work equally well for novices and experts—even some pros use it to create and publish their games!
• iCivics (Free): This classic collection of social studies and civics-related games comes with a ton of teacher materials. And while the games vary in style and depth, they all bring to life topics that can seem abstract at first.
• Kialo Edu (Free): If you're looking to help students fight against their biases and consider all sides of a debatable issue, then Kialo Edu is worth a look. It offers a collaborative and pretty neat visual system for how to break down a tough topic. 
• Quizizz (Free and Paid): This one's been on our radar for years and has steadily climbed the ranks. Now, among the dozens of other options for quizzing, Quizizz stands alone. We love its customizability, and how it can now function as a quiz tool or a lesson delivery platform. It's even got video and audio responses.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-tools-to-make-games