Archive for September, 2008

Flash Stopwatch

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Type in your time, select a theme tune, and then click a button to start the countdown! A great tool for interactive whiteboards.

Causes of World War One

Monday, September 15th, 2008

A one-sided summary sheet for GCSE History Revision.

Life on the Slave Plantations [2] – Images and Explanations

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Students are presented with a series of images and explanations and placed into teams for a competition over several rounds to test knowledge and understanding of life on the slave plantations. Instructions for the game can be found here.

Accelerated Learning Cycle

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Kolb’s Learning Cycle:
The learning cycle model, developed by David Kolb, identifies four stages in learning. Peter Honey and Alan Mumford connected each stage in this learning cycle with a preferred learning style.

Create a Target Diagram Online!

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

A Target diagram is a fantastic way of getting students to break down a key question. Three factors are placed in the centre of the diagram. In the next layer, each factor can then be broken into two examples. In the final layer, each of these examples can then be substantiated with factual detail / illustrative points. A great way of planning an essay!

Flash Game Generator

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

The Game Generator at www.classtools.net now has a feature which allows you to specify the type of quiz you would like the player to be directed to rather than allowing them a completely free choice. Check it out here!