“Imagine a totally unique program. A program that gives you the opportunity to play with physics – using your own hands. Apply a constructionists learning paradigm, learning by doing. Use simple drawing tools to design, construct and explore with. Sounds like an interesting idea? We believe Algodoo is that program.”
This software is paid for but does have a free demo that you can play with. More info on this blog post:
Storybird is full of Big Books that you can use on your interactive whiteboard. All of the books are free because they are created by their readers. You could even have a go at creating your own class big books and sharing them with each other. Good fun!
“Storybirds are short, visual
stories that you make with
family and friends to share
and (soon) print.”
2Simple is based in Australia founded by ex-teachers and IT professionals. They create interactive resources for early years and primary pupils. They have won many prestigious awards, the latest being the BETT 2009 ICT Company of the Year. They have also won the BETT 2008 award for Best Creative Tools (2Paint a Picture), BETT 2007 award for Best Early Years Software (Simple City) and BETT 2006 award for Best Primary Software (2Create a Story). They have 20 Australian specific programs which are all available on a 30 day trial.
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The BBC’s website is full of brilliant resources that can be used on interactive whiteboards. This secondary site covers most subjects taught in Secondary schools and has some great interactive games as well as useful research based activities for students.
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This page entitled “Get Smart” is a collection of resources that has been building for some time in a NSW Primary School! Don’t forget though that you can use these resources on any Interactive Whiteboard you like! Divided into 3 levels there is a real wealth of information and links here! Great fun!
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