Classification: (T – open source) (S – Science)

Audacity

http://johnp.wordpress.com/

For those of you who are a fan of John Pearce, John has a fantastic portal of resources, lesson plans and ideas on using a range of ICT with your IWB including Audacity and Science lessons.

Classification: (T – google) (T – open source)

Google Mobile

http://www.google.com.au/intl/en_au/mobile/

Stay connected on the go with Gmail, Search, Maps and other Google products. Check out what products are available for your mobile phone!

Classification: (T – open source)

Tux Paint

http://www.tuxpaint.org/

Tux Paint is a free award winning open source drawing program for children (3 to 12). It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program. It works on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and more!

Classification: (T – interactive whiteboards) (T – open source)

A Day In The Life of an Interactive Whiteboard User

Download: To download this resource click here (Box.net)

This presentation was presented by Andrew Dobbyn at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: As a busy teacher you don’t have the time to plough through copious websites, read countless abstracts and download flipcharts, only to find they are not of any great use. It takes time to find good resources that are appropriate to your year level, and units of work. Over a couple of years working with the IWB in Junior Schools I have collated some excellent resources, and used some very good software packages. This session will not only allow the participants to go away armed with some great resources but will aim to help them integrate board use into their daily routine to compliment learning.

Classification: (T – open source) (T – animation)

Powerful Software: Let’s Have Phun

Download: To download this resource click here (Box.net).

This presentation was presented by Belinda Anderson at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: Digital technology has a key role to play in today’s classrooms to support teaching and learning. In this session we will explore the fun world of physics through PHUN. Phun is a 2D based program allowing students to create a world of objects which bounce, collide, swing, run, drive, fly and flow. Phun allows students to explore physics, science and further enhance their imagination using technology. This program is freeware. Participants will be provided with a one page flyer with web addresses and a few tips and tricks.

Classification: (T – open source) (T – online meetings)

Opening Your Classroom to the Rest of the World

Download: To download this resource click here (Box.net)

This presentation was presented by Fiona Banjer at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: In this session you will be discussing a range of online communication tools that enable classes to engage with others all over the world. Freeware such as Skype, VoiceThread and other open source applications remove barriers to communication such as cost and complexity of use. The goal of this session is to establish links to new partners through networks such as ‘Windows on the World’, Twitter and Ning project groups. Participants will share the experiences of Fiona’s early years’ classes with travel buddies and how these online tools have been adapted to suit our context. Access will be given to a list of resources to make use of on returning to school. The IWB offers a powerful opportunity for young users to participate and interact appropriately in wired social situations as they learn to communicate in new and changing contexts.