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  • Helping Teachers Integrate Web 2.0 Into the Classroom

    Existing Web communities for teachers interested in Web 2.0 are rare. The Te@ch.us project at European Schoolnet is setting up a Web-based learning community for teachers who are not familiar with Web 2.0. It allows them to connect to experts and experienced teachers to exchange ideas, experiences and learning materials.

  • Intel's Convertible Classmate Tablet-PC

    Check out Intel's new Classmate PC reference design: iPad-style e-reading, multitasking capability, color diagrams in text, video and animations that can all live within interactive textbooks; easy note-taking and annotations enabled with the touch interface and specialized software, as well as built-in Web access. Like Apple, Intel partnered with McGraw-Hill to develop e-learning content.

  • Using Technology to Expand the Classroom and Explore Mathematics

    The Math Forum is an online resource for improving math learning, teaching and communication. Teachers, mathematicians, researchers, students and parents can use the Web to learn math and improve math education. Problems, puzzles, online mentoring, team problem solving, collaborations, etc.

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07 – Augmented Reality

In this ICT (information and communications technology) video, we look at Augmented Reality, in which your computer screen becomes a magic mirror. The idea is to use a camera and a black and white marker to transmit real-time information about an objects angle and spatial position. This way, real elements (the desktop, hands and marker) are mixed in with virtual elements. Unlike a mirror, though, the image appearing on the screen inverts right and left, which makes orientation a little more complicated. This video looks at various illustrations of this technology which has a high potential in education.

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