Elections and voting

There’s a great interactive tutorial here about voting systems, it works well as a whole class demonstration on an interactive whiteboard or could be worked through independently on tablets or desktop computers.

Interesting things to do with an Interactive Whiteboard

thanks again to Tom Barrett for compiling this and the teachers who added to it: “56 Interesting ways to use the interactive whiteboard in the classroom”

10 ways to use QR codes

I recommend using qrstuff.com to generate codes as you don’t need to sign up for it and it can create codes for lots of different things like starting a Skype call or logging you into the Wifi. You can also have any colour code you like! Here’s a list of ideas to get you started; Full Article…

Using iPads and Tablets in class

Lots of great practical advice here about using mobile devices in the classroom. If you have any to add please put them in the comments below.

Small scale construction

Lesson ideas for Technology from Italy… Students use CAD or similar to design a simple building Students work in groups of 4/5 people with LEGO blocks to make small scale models of simple buildings. The geometric shapes are analysed and designed. Then the students study the proportions in relation to real sizes. The students then Full Article…

Bridges For Animals – Belgium

Here is a complete lesson plan for a construction/CDT bridge building activity from Belgium… Capture the pupils attention at the start of the activity. Possibilities are A provoking question Storytelling Interesting facts Case studies “Our Lord Mayor wants to build a bridge for animals in our town. He organizes a contest and asks our school Full Article…