Flash Game Based on the World Cup

The World Cup Game can be used to "test anything at all, from Maths and Science to French and Latin". The idea of the game is that you try to win the World Cup, as any of the 32 nations, by answering a set of questions.

You can use the existing sets of questions or create your own new set. Currently, there are over 60 question sets to choose from.

Recommended sets include: Spanish Verbs,  Multiplication Tables,  Tricky Spellings,  GCSE Maths, French Vocabulary (basic or advanced) and US State Capitals.

To use any of the other question sets just add the filename to the end of the following URL: "http://www.caniplaythisathome.com/play.htm?questions="

This is a wonderful example of increasing motivation by linking a current topical event to what might otherwise be normal mundane testing! The creator, Greg Pallis, had a great response from his students reporting "my students really enjoyed it when I used it with them, and made great use of it at home" and he is thrilled to be able to share the game with everyone.

You can also sign up for Greg's newsletter if you want to hear about any new games being released.

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Tunisian English Teaching Forum Vol 3

The 3rd issue of the Tunisian English Teaching Forum Magazine is now out.

The magazine continues to provide great practical articles and links to a wide variety of resources. Although, written primarily for EFL teachers it, none the less, provides sound advice and interesting reading for all areas of teaching.

The focus this time round is on 'Speaking English'. The magazine is beautifully presented and well worth reading!

Open publication - Free publishing - More techmology

Open publication - Free publishing - More assessment

Open publication - Free publishing - More call

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iPad Apps for Educators

Samantha Miller has compiled an interesting list of 20 useful education related iPad Apps.

Now, while they are not all exactly free, at €4/$5 a go, or less, they are not going to break the bank! Samantha highlights the main features of each app explaining their relevance for education.

I like the look of the Dropbox App and this one is free :)

Well worth checking out the list and if you are not familiar with the iPad have a look at these.

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Social Media Here to Stay

Came across this interesting video on social media via Rhondda's Reflections. It definitely provides food for thought for all those involved in education!

As Rhondda points out "students are involved in varied aspects of the social media, in one way or another" and "educators ignore it at their peril".

I tend to agree. In the world that we live in, we can't afford to ignore social media and its implications, simply pleading ignorance and hoping that it will go away!

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What's Your Number?

The G(irls)20 Summit will take place in Toronto for ten days prior to the actual G20 summit (26/27th June).

Currently, there is an ongoing "viral global campaign to solicit grassroots ideas on how to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that most impact women and girls", which will culminate in the inaugural, ground-breaking G(irls)20 Summit.

The G(irls)20 Summit is modelled after the G20 Summit and will convene one girl from each G20 country: • Argentina • Australia • Brazil • Canada • China • France • Germany • India • Indonesia • Italy • Japan • Mexico • Russia • Saudi Arabia • South Africa • South Korea • Turkey • UK • USA and a representative of the European Union.

This is "the start of a global conversation about the economic prowess of girls and women and our commitment to creating a space where girls voices can be heard globally". Clearly, education has a vital part to play.

Join in now and be "a voice for change"!

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Start 'Waving' from Your Site

Thanks to Koldo Madariaga, I have just discovered that you can add an embeddable Google Wave right on your website. And just like Koldo, I love embeddable objects :-)

As Google explain you can "add the Wave Element to your site so visitors can see and interact with the wave on your site. This is an easy way to take advantage of the collaborative power of Google Wave".

To get started, just find (or create) a wave you'd like to embed and then paste the link into the "embeddable Google Wave" box. Waves are only viewable by participants on the wave but you can make a public wave by adding public@a.gwave.com

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Learn To Use ICT & Multimedia Tools

Multimedia Training Videos is a series of completely free and open educational resources for learning a variety of multimedia and ICT tools.  It has been created by members of the MSc in Multimedia.

Sets of training videos are provided that take you through Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Director, Audacity and HTML. Very useful for any web design class.

A set of Student Tools Videos is also provided although this could just as easily read 'Teacher Tools Videos'.  This section covers info links, second life, Delicious, mind mapping tools, searches, creating surveys, RSS and Blogger. Great for some professional development!

There is even a nice tutorial on using Twitter. A list of useful External Training Videos Links is also included.

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