Monthly Archives: October 2008

My friend Corey Karvonen-Lee and his student teacher Josh Marshall found a website that will help teachers use video clips in class. An interesting British resource with over 2000 videos available online, the Teachers TV website is an invaluable resource for any busy education professional. Watch videos when you want and download great resources including lesson plans, worksheets and more. In addition, you can use the website to rate videos, comment on their content, bookmark your favourite programmes, edit videos for use in the classroom and discuss the latest education issues with your peers.
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The URL: http://www.teachers.tv

In the same search for some info where I found the Google shortcuts, I also found some interesting Firefox ones that I didn’t know. If you’re not using Firefox yet, I’d suggest giving it a try – you can Google it for the download…
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The URL: http://www.jeetblog.com/incredible-firefox-keyboard-shortcuts/

Geared towards travellers, this site has uses for the classroom too. Did you know the plain ol’ Google search box you use every day is good for a whole lot more than you’re likely asking of it? Check it out below…
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The URL: http://www.vagabondish.com/12-google-shortcuts-every-traveler-should-know/