Ideas to Inspire

Ideas to Inspire - A New Look and New Presentations!

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:39:44 +0100

After a short period of neglect, I have updated Ideas to Inspire. The old version of the site didn't have any available space for new presentations, so I've redesigned it! The new site has a filter which lets you sort through the presentations easily. There are also lots of new presentations, including: 'Interesting Ways to use Mobile Phones in the classroom', 'Interesting Images to use in the classroom', 'Ways to make your lessons ESL / EAL friendly', 'Interesting Ways to support Maths in your classroom' and 'Using Moodle to support learning'. Thanks to Tom Barrett for starting these.

I hope that you like the new site. Please share it with colleagues… there are now 71 presentations with THOUSANDS of ideas!

3 New Ways to use Google Forms in the classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:58:21 +0000

Use Key Competencies to reflect on student performance... Assign Topics and Partners for Project Based Learning... Create Lesson Plans...

2 New Ways to use QR codes in the classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:57:10 +0000

Create profile pages with JumpScan... Scan from your desktop / laptop...

2 New Ways to use Web Conferencing in the classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:56:05 +0000

Make the conference just a part of the learning experience... Conference with university students...

2 New Ways to use Audio in the classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:54:59 +0000

Record audio diaries for historical events... Use Mantra Lingua talking pens...

5 New Ways to use a Wiki in the Classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:54:02 +0000

Make learning journals... Create a digital class book... Use a wiki skills progression... Create a class 'folder'... Make a homework spreadsheet...

1 New Way to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:52:16 +0000

Use the Tumblr app for a project or class blog...

1 New Way to use Visualisers in the classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:51:31 +0000

Use a visualiser for discussions in Science...

1 New Way to use a Pocket Video Camera in the classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:50:54 +0000

Create rules of thumb...

1 New Way to use an Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:50:14 +0000

Use the IWB as a backdrop...

New Document - Creative Curriculum Topics

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:22:44 +0000

A long list of ideas for creative curriculum topics for your lessons.

New Document - Super Science Investigations

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:21:57 +0000

A very useful document which includes a huge number of ideas for Science activities and investigations to try in your classroom.

New Document - Maths Homework Ideas

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:21:23 +0000

Lots of suggestions for activities which children can use as Maths homework.

New Document - Ideas for Literacy Homework

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:20:57 +0000

A collaborative document which includes a wide range of suggestions for activities to give children as Literacy homework.

New Presentation - Books to Engage Reluctant Reading Boys

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:29 +0000

A set of (currently) 30 books to engage reluctant reading boys (and girls).

20 New Ideas for Class blog posts

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:59:08 +0000

Explore a new set of ideas for your own class blog posts.

New Presentation - Ways to use Google Forms in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:57:07 +0000

A new presentation which explores ways to use Google Forms in the classroom... currently has 57 ideas!

2 New Ways to use QR codes in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:56:24 +0000

Link directly into Google Maps... Link reading books to online resources.

1 New Way to use Voicethread in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:55:17 +0000

Use Voicethread to give real experiences.

1 New Way to use a Wiki in the Classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:54:37 +0000

Set up a classroom site.

2 New Ways to use Wordle in the Classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:54:03 +0000

Review a university reference... Choose a pupil of the week.

1 New Way to use Twitter in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:53:10 +0000

Use Twitter for revision challenges.

1 New Way to use Google Docs in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:52:34 +0000

Use a Google spreadsheet for easy data collection from staff.

4 New Ways to use an iPod Touch in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:51:38 +0000

Use iPadio to record voice, use iResponse as a student response system, take advantage of the Apple Volume Purchasing Plan and find out what the weather is like.

1 New Way to use an Interactive Whiteboard in the classroom

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:49:44 +0000

Go, Go Mobile!

1 New Way to Encourage Pupils to visit your School Blog

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:23:52 +0000

Visit and comment on a new blog every week.

2 New Ways to use Purple Mash in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:20:51 +0000

Be Creative with Homework... Use the Fireworks writing templates.

1 New Way to use Google Maps in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:20:06 +0000

Use Google Maps for research.

2 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:08:58 +0000

Speak about the Chilean miners... Use Wallwisher as a storyboard.

1 New Way to use Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:07:52 +0000

Explore your class / campus climate.

4 New Ways to use Google Docs in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:07:03 +0000

Collaborate with other staff... use Forms for professional development... set up Google Docs as Learning Portfolios... Use Forms for brainstorming.

12 New Ways to use an iPad in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:05:17 +0000

Keep group projects flowing with instant access to information... Give students access to lots of virtual music gear... Keep records on student behaviour or assess progress... Help children gain fluency when reading or presenting orally... use Puppet Pals... Try Photocard Lite... Discover QuickVoice... Make eBooks with StoryBuddy... Play Doodle Dino Farm... Try Talking Tom and Talking Roby... Play Pirate Jack's Treasure Hunt... Use the FingerCount app.

1 New Way to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:02:14 +0000

View Powerpoints on the iPod Touch using box.net

1 New Way to use Visualisers in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:01:26 +0000

Use a visualiser to teach calculator use.

1 New Way to use an Interactive Whiteboard in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:00:26 +0000

Use webcams to carry out traffic surveys!

1 New Way to Support Spelling in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:58:32 +0000

Use SMART Response to quiz pupils on their spelling.

1 New Way to Support Writing in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:57:39 +0000

Use Piclits for writing poems.

New Presentation - Ways to use QR codes in the classroom

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:54:04 +0000

This new presentation, started by Tom Barrett, shares ways of using QR codes in your classroom. There are currently 26 ideas in the presentation.

New Presentation - Ideas for Class Blog Posts

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:53:20 +0000

This new presentation, started by Tom Barrett, has lots of suggestions for posts for your class blog. There are currently 17 ideas in the presentation.

4 New Ways to use Google Docs in the classroom

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:45:15 +0100

Try shared professional writing... Use forms for professional development... Use Google Docs as learning portfolios... Try brainstorming.

1 New Way to use an iPad in the classroom

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:43:35 +0100

Keep your notes using Evernote.

1 New Way to Teach Reading Comprehension in the Classroom

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:42:05 +0100

Use film in a variety of ways.

2 New Ways to Encourage Pupils to visit your School Blog

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:28:45 +0100

Make posts more personal with pictures... Subscribe by SMS.

1 New Way to use Google Search in the classroom

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:26:56 +0100

Try independent research in MFL.

3 New Ways to use Google Docs in the classroom

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:26:13 +0100

Use Google Docs as an assignment tracker... try Error Correction... explore collaborative writing from notes.

14 New Creative things do to with Purple Mash

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:33:34 +0100

Use the teacher's tab to create labels for your classroom... Create a holiday brochure... Illustrate your sentences... Create a Word Star... Play with Symmetry... Use the videos and prompts to give children ideas... Have a Healthy Eating Week... Find Healthy Eating foods in the 2Simple City cafe... Look for shapes in the objects around you... Create your own magical fairy tale... Imagine you are walking through a park... Write rules for your own sports game... Write and sequence instructions... Make it inclusive!

1 New Way to use Voicethread in the classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:53:03 +0100

Connect with home...

4 New Ways to use an iPad in the Classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:50:04 +0100

Make comics... Navigate your world 1... Navigate your world 2... Navigate your world 3.

5 New Ways to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:49:03 +0100

Try Pixter... explore StoryKit... download Radio Station apps... investigate probability and percentages... try some LOTE / ESL / SEN activities.

1 New Way to Teach Reading Comprehension in the Classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:46:29 +0100

Change the mode of the text.

3 New Ways to Support Spelling in the Classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:45:51 +0100

Mix it up a bit... play Mystery Word Games... use Pivot Stickfigure.

4 New Ways to Support Writing in the classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:44:51 +0100

Write a letter from the future... try co-operative storytelling... use Storyjumper and Storybird... create a MySpace or Facebook page.

New Presentation - Ways to use Purple Mash in your classroom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:41:02 +0100

How to use PurpleMash.com in your classroom. Currently contains 3 ideas... create a model of your local area... stage your own school election... create your own monster with textured pens.

3 New Ways to get to know your new class

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:26:13 +0100

Play Guess Who... learn Names... use Phonemes.

3 New Ways to use Google Search in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:24:29 +0100

Convert currency... Spell... Define.

2 New Ways to use Google Maps in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:23:49 +0100

Add images and locations for school holidays, camps and excursions... Write directions that can be used for procedural texts.

6 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:22:48 +0100

Student reflections on learning... Post messages for Fathers' Day... Cooking with Moodle... Fast Food... Workshop on Mahara... Use of cellphones in school.

6 New Ways to use Voicethread in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:21:27 +0100

Describe an experiment... Describe a process... Describing probability... The Adventures of... Interpreting Graphs... Ask for feedback on speeches.

2 New Ways to use Prezi in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:19:42 +0100

Have students create graphic organisers to understand and represent thinking... Make cool adverts in minutes.

1 New Way to use Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:18:31 +0100

Use Wordle as a Guided Reading resource.

5 New Ways to use an iPad in the classroom

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:17:23 +0100

Use the Guardian Eyewitness app to stimulate discussion... Use the iPad as an expensive mini-whiteboard... Create mind maps to aid revision or plan projects... Get free copies of Shakespeare texts... Play (stream) video from your Mac.

2 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:17:00 +0100

Use Wallwisher for independent writing... make a class greeting card.

3 New Ways to use an iPod Touch in the classroom

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:15:31 +0100

Carry out an image search with auto attribution... link to Google Maps... use Instapaper to share articles with students.

1 New Way to use a Pocket Video Camera in the classroom

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:14:17 +0100

Use a pocket video camera for video rehearsals.

New Presentation - Best Non-Tech Strategies and Techniques

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:17:31 +0100

What has been the best tool or strategy you have used / seen that did not involve technology? Find seven ideas in this new presentation, started by David Mitchell.

New Presentation - Ways to use Google Maps in the classroom

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:16:22 +0100

Find ten interesting ways to use Google Maps in the classroom with this new presentation. Thanks to Tom Barrett for starting it off.

New Presentation - Ways to use Google Search in the classroom

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:15:59 +0100

A new presentation, which currently contains 16 interesting ways to use Google Search in the classroom. Thanks to Tom Barrett for starting it off.

New Presentation - Ways to use an iPad in the classroom

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:15:24 +0100

How can an iPad be used in the classroom? This presentation currently contains 14 different ideas. Thanks to Tom Barrett for starting it off.

1 New Way to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:55:03 +0100

Work collaboratively using the 'Bump' app!

New Presentation - Ways to get to know your New Class

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:52:29 +0100

Currently contains 11 ways to help teachers get to know their new classes.

1 New Way to use Twitter in the classroom

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:45:34 +0100

Make multimedia class newspapers.

1 New Way to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:44:21 +0100

Practise descriptions in a foreign language.

2 New Ways to use a Nintendo Wii in the classroom

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:43:52 +0100

Use a Wii in the ESL classroom... or in the Maths classroom!

2 New Ways to use Audio in the classroom

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:50:06 +0100

Create a descriptive fantasy soundscape... recreate life on a Tudor ship...

2 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:49:08 +0100

Use Wallwisher to summarise student learning... Create matching exercises...

2 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:25:02 +0100

Share resources and embed them in your blog... Make a thank you wall...

1 New Way to use Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:24:08 +0100

Explore Mathematics vocabulary...

1 New Way to use Google Docs in the classroom

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:23:28 +0100

Use Google Forms as an electronic tear off reply slip...

1 New Way to use Google Earth in the classroom

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:22:46 +0100

Try overlaying historic maps...

7 New Ways to use an iPod Touch in the classroom

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:21:41 +0100

Conduct assessment with online polls... Create custom flashcards... Create a collaborative context... try TypeDrawing... Create a mini listening centre... Design a New Book Nook... Try the Magic Wallet app...

1 New Way to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:59:29 +0000

Use Wallwisher for departmental sharing.

1 New Way to use Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:47:27 +0000

Use Wordle to assess confidence or concerns.

1 New Way to use a Learning Platform in the classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:11:53 +0000

Use the learning platform to conduct homework activities involving discussion with parents.

1 New Way to use Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:10:06 +0000

Make Topic patterns using articles found online.

1 New Way to use Google Docs in the classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:09:13 +0000

Conduct a Tech Use 'Google Forms' Survey

2 New Ways to use an Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:07:12 +0000

Try Dual page view in Smart Notebook... Make a place value chart.

6 New Ways to Teach Internet Safety in the Classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:05:50 +0000

Make and use a Mock Survey... Share Internet Safety websites (x2)... Get a licence to 'drive' the Internet... Play an Internet Safety game... Conduct a Tech Use Google Forms survey.

1 New Way to create Online Lessons for use in and out of the classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:04:17 +0000

Try Shared Poetry with Primary Pad.

3 New Ways to Teach Reading Comprehension in the Classroom

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:03:24 +0000

Use the 'Tell Me Framework'... Put yourself in the character's shoes... Make an interactive poster with Glogster.

1 New Techy Tip for Not-So-Techy Teachers

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:10:07 +0000

Use Social Networking tools to support your students.

1 New Way to use Google Docs in the classroom

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:08:43 +0000

Have you tried the spreadsheet magic fill trick?

4 New Ways to teach Reading Comprehension

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:06:51 +0000

Try these new ideas... Reciprocal Reading Strategies... Predicting... Questioning... Summarising.

New Presentation - Using Backchannels in the classroom

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:04:43 +0000

Four ideas are already available in this new presentation. Can you suggest any more?

1 New Super Snow Day Activity

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:45:48 +0000

What can you build with the 100 snowballs?

3 New Games to Enhance Learning

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:45:01 +0000

Have you tried the Blue Toad Murder Files, the Telescope game or World of Goo?

New Presentation - Internet Safety Lessons

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:56:46 +0000

Another new presentation has been added to Ideas to Inspire, sharing ideas for internet safety lessons in your class. Thanks to @mtechman for starting it.

3 New Ways to use Prezi in the classroom

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:28:25 +0000

Use Prezi as a mind map... Prezi for vocabulary... Global learning collaborations

1 New Way to use an iPod Touch in the Classroom

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:25:23 +0000

Collect data with Google Forms.

1 New Way to Support Writing in the classroom

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:19:30 +0000

Make Poetry come alive

2 New Ways to encourage pupils and families to visit your school blog

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:51:03 +0000

Ways to integrate your school Twitter account with the blog...

2 New Ways to make your classroom a sparkly place to learn

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:49:49 +0000

Create window wonders... Use Garden netting to hang things...

1 New Way to use Audio in the classroom

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:47:54 +0000

Ask pupils to generate playlists...

New Presentation - Using Videoconferences to support the use of quality texts

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:17:20 +0000

Another new presentation, started by Bill Lord. This has 15 ideas for using video conferences to support the use of quality texts. Many of the strategies will also support drama work to help pupils with their understanding of the texts.

New Presentation - Ways to create Online Lessons for use in and out of the classroom

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:11:07 +0000

Tom Barrett has started another fantastic collaborative presentation. This one shares ways of making online lessons that can be used both in and out of the classroom. With four ideas so far, get in touch with Tom if you have some more to add.

New Presentation - Ways to use Student Voice in school

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:09:11 +0000

A new presentation, started by @stuartridout, with 5 ideas for using student voice throughout your school. If you have an idea which could be added, get in touch with Stuart.

4 New Super Snow Day Activities

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:09:53 +0000

Take photographs... create a collection of jokes... play snowy counting games... try some snowflake puzzles.

1 New Way to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:08:11 +0000

Create notes about peer presentations.

1 New Way to Support Spelling in the classroom

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:06:28 +0000

Highlight the hard bits!

1 New Way to Support Writing in the classroom

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:06:42 +0000

Practise writing dialogue by making animated movies with Xtranormal.

New Presentation - Super Snow Day Activities

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:28:22 +0000

Online activities and lessons for children to complete at home when their school is closed due to the snow. Contains 11 ideas already!

1 New Creative Thing to do with 2DIY

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:16:57 +0000

Use 2DIY to reinforce routines for ASD / SEN children.

1 New Way to use Google Wave in the Classroom

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:15:45 +0000

Use Google Wave to try collaborative storytelling.

1 New Way to use a Pocket Video Camera in the classroom

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:14:26 +0000

Use your pocket video camera to make foreign language translations.

1 New Way to Teach Reading Comprehension in the Classroom

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:13:01 +0000

Try the 'Five Sentences' idea.

New Presentation - Ways to Present Internet Research

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:06:22 +0000

Thanks to Simon Haughton for creating another fantastic presentation... this one shares ways that children can present their findings during Internet research and has 14 ideas already!

New Presentation - Interesting Projects

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:01:55 +0000

A new presentation which aims to share ideas for interesting projects which have inspired teachers and pupils in their classrooms. Started by Nicola Stables.

3 New Ways to use a Digital Image

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:00:12 +0000

Make a 'Hide and Reveal' presentation... Try PicLits... Film IT.

New Presentation - Creative Things to do with 2DIY

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:58:32 +0000

Discover new and creative ways of using 2DIY from 2Simple in this fantastic presentation, which already has 14 ideas!

Ways to use Etherpad / Primary Pad

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:56:13 +0000

Following Etherpad's acquisition by Google, this presentation has now been updated so that it refers to 'Primary Pad'... a version of Etherpad designed specifically for education.

1 New Way to use Twitter in the classroom

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:53:38 +0000

Try this 'Twits and Tweets' idea.

1 New Way to use an Interactive Whiteboard in the classroom

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:51:52 +0000

Use Skype!

1 New Way to Support Spelling in the classroom

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:50:34 +0000

Play Spelling Fast Flash

8 New Ways to Support Writing in the classroom

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:49:20 +0000

Show not tell... Write a novel (seriously!)... Write a script... Invent a text... Write a short story... Write a rhyming couplet... Model, model, model... Read aloud to children (often)

6 New Ways to Encourage Pupils and Families to visit your School Blog

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:09:20 +0000

Let pupils arrange training for their parents in using the blog... Blog about trips away... Find out who has the most visitors this week... Use Google Alerts and delicious to post other web content about your school onto the blog... Use mobile phones to post daily audio updates... Integrate your school Twitter account into the blog.

2 New Ways to Support Spelling in the classroom

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:05:37 +0000

Encourage children to see letters all around them by using Geo Greeting... Spell with Flickr.

1 New Inspiring Youtube Video

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:20:56 +0000

Going West - an amazing animation to promote the New Zealand Book Council.

1 New Way to Inspire Writing

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:02:11 +0000

Use Kerpoof to make a story or a movie. Thanks to @claire_barnes for her contribution!

New Presentation - Ways to encourage Pupils and Families to visit your School Blog

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:47:35 +0000

Containing 8 ideas already... Subscribe by email... Participation... Involvement... Extra Credit... Provide links to educational games... Interview parents and grand-parents... Add pupil produced work... Have a Web 2.0 Open Evening.

New Presentation - Ways to use Web Conferencing in the classroom

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:45:58 +0000

With 11 ideas already... Connect to your class to the broadcast from an education event... Have an expert visit your classroom... Contact an author or poet... Use Skype to connect with other schools... Support transition work... Santa-Chat... Storytelling... Web conference as part of a book day... Have a conference with a museum... Have a conference with a historical character... Have a conference as part of a role-play day.

New Presentation - Ways to use a Learning Platform in the classroom

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:43:45 +0000

Interesting ways to use a learning platform... Create a ghost account... Embed other sites... For writing moderation... Use Speech instead of text... Build on children's interests... Collaborate... Use a Chat room to retell stories... Give children the choice.

New Presentation - Ways to teach Reading Comprehension

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:42:04 +0000

How do you teach reading comprehension? If you have an interesting idea, why not add it to this presentation?

New Presentation - Ways to Support Spelling in the classroom

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:40:53 +0000

How to support spelling in your classroom... with three ideas already added (Use SpellingCity.com, group by word roots, and play the concentrate spelling game).

1 New Way to use Digital Images in the classroom

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:17:33 +0000

Try 'Scrapblog' to use your digital images in interesting ways.

1 New Idea for an ICT co-ordinator's shopping list

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:16:25 +0000

Have you tried StoryPhones?

3 New Ways to use Wallwisher in your classroom

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:14:48 +0000

Have a suggestion box in your Library on the circulation desk... create a collection of international greetings... ask students where in the world they were born.

2 New Ways to use Search Engines in your Classroom

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:13:32 +0000

Search Google with GoogleGoogleGoogleGoogle... try Scirus - a comprehensive scientific research tool.

1 New Way to use an Interactive Whiteboard in your classroom

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:11:43 +0000

Add a window to a 3D world!

3 New Inspiring Youtube Videos

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:35:53 +0000

This American Life... The Good Samaritan... The Hedgehog in the Fog.

2 New Ways to use Audio in the classroom

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:33:55 +0000

Test the learning: Use a voice over... Match audio recordings to written texts.

4 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:32:45 +0000

Use Wallwisher for student book reviews... Create honor walls... Share success criteria... Write environmental pledges.

3 New Ways to use Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:31:29 +0000

Use Wordle as an alternative to a word search... Make a movie... As a simple induction activity.

1 New Way to make your classroom a sparkly place to learn

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:25 +0000

Put your pupils' names in lights!

1 New Way to use Audio in the classroom

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:32 +0000

Record a narration of a Powerpoint presentation for when you are out.

2 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:38:55 +0000

Use Wallwisher to... Gather feedback from a wider audience... Let students showcase their work.

1 New Way to make your classroom a sparkly place to learn

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:04:55 +0000

Create Giant Wall Mosaics.

1 New Way to use Twitter in the classroom

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:03:49 +0000

Use Twitter to recreate History.

1 New Way to use a Nintendo Wii in the classroom

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:02:46 +0000

Use Mario Kart to explore descriptive language.

2 New Ways to use a Pocket Video Camera in the classroom

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:02:08 +0000

Make Digital Chicken Soup... Create a Beebot's eye view.

1 New Way to use Digital Images in the classroom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:17:54 +0000

Use the Repper site to make your own wallpaper.

1 New Inspiring Youtube Video

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:17:00 +0000

Deadline - an amazing animation made with Post-Its.

2 New Ways to use Audio in the classroom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:15:45 +0000

Manipulate your voice... Make your own sight word practice.

2 New Ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:14:45 +0000

Use Wallwisher to give out assignments... Give questions for pupils to post feedback and evaluations of topics.

1 New Way to use a Nintendo Wii in the classroom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:13:28 +0000

Use Wii Sports Bowling to practise number bonds to 10.

1 New Idea for Amazing Art

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:12:11 +0000

Create art work inspired by Jackson Pollock using this online resource.

1 New Way to Support Writing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:03 +0000

Use a visual dictionary to support pupils with their writing.

Do you have an Idea to Inspire?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:55:19 +0000

Ideas to Inspire now has 39 collaborative presentations which contain 910 ideas altogether! These ideas have all been contributed by teachers from around the world.

If you have any ideas that could be added to the presentations, get in touch with the person who originally created it (this information can be found at the start / end of each presentation). They will then give you access to the presentation so that you can add the idea yourself... it's really easy!

If you use one of the inspiring ideas, why not give one back?

New Presentation - Ways to make your classrooms a sparkly place to learn

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:51:33 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently has two interesting ways to make your classroom a sparkly place to learn.

1 New Thing to do with a Digital Image

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:50:52 +0000

Use Flickr to display images as a lesson starter / discussion.

New Presentation - Audio in the classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:47:45 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently has twenty interesting ways to use audio in the classroom.

New Presentation - Wallwisher in the classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:47:21 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently has four interesting ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom.

1 New Way to use a Wiki in the Classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:46:30 +0000

Use a wiki to create a collaborative dictionary!

New Presentation - Google Wave in the classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:45:35 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently has one interesting way to use Google Wave in the classroom.

New Presentation - iPod Touch in the classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:38:51 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently has three interesting ways to use an iPod Touch in the classroom.

New Presentation - Nintendo Wii in the classroom

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:38:16 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently shows four interesting ways to use a Nintendo Wii in the classroom.

New Presentation - Supporting Writing

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:32:08 +0000

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett. Currently has five interesting ways to support writing in the classroom.

15 New Inspiring Youtube Videos!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:22 +0100

Lots of new Inspiring Youtube Videos have been added to this presentation... there are now 99 of them in total... thanks to everyone who has shared their favourite videos.

I'm keen to keep adding to this popular presentation. If you have an inspirational video to share, please email me. Will you be no. 100?

1 New Idea for Marvellous Music

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:56:46 +0100

Play with musical Youtube videos with the 'In B Flat' site.

1 New Inspiring Youtube Video

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:08:27 +0100

Watch Piano Stairs and think about how you can make something boring... fun?!

2 New Ways to use Wordle in the Classroom

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:06:50 +0100

Use Wordle to... Reflect on your learning... Highlight Language News

1 New Thing to do with a Digital Image

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:31:03 +0100

Play Photoshop Tennis!

7 New Things to do with a Digital Image

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:23:23 +0100

Use Crazytalk to bring an image to life... Use the capture tool on your IWB to turn your pupils into superheroes... Make it a talking point... Use the transparency feature of your IWB software... Stitch them together... Make a Fotopedia... and Create something for free at magicstudio.com

1 New Inspiring Youtube Video

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:21:29 +0100

Watch this wonderful story about a young man who helps to bring electricity to his remote rural village.

New Presentation - Things to do with a Digital Image

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:30:04 +0100

How many different educational things can you do with a digital image? Try some of these extremely creative ideas in your classrooms.

3 New Inspiring Youtube Videos

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:28:10 +0100

Have you seen these inspiring videos? 1) Kuroshio Sea Aquarium, 2) Silent Rain Symphony, 3) Sand Animation.

1 New Idea for an ICT co-ordinator's shopping list

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:26:28 +0100

Try ZU3D... an animation tool for the primary classroom.

New Presentation - Ways to use Memiary in the classroom

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:24:59 +0100

Have you tried using Memiary in your classroom? This presentation has 10 ideas for using the free online tool. If you have any more ideas, please get in touch.

2 New Ways to use Twitter in the Classroom

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:22:55 +0100

Invite your students or classes to generate a Twitter account for a historical figure... Ask students to report real time ICT news as part of their coursework.

1 New Idea ICT Control and Modelling

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:17:07 +0100

Play 'Cow Running' to help children understand commands and procedures.

2 New Ideas for Marvellous Music

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:15:36 +0100

Play 'Shaun's Bleat Box' and use the interactive piano on 'Poisson Rouge' to support your work on Music.

1 New Way to use Wikis in the classroom

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:54:17 +0100

Use a wiki to create inactive sub / supply plans!

2 New Ways to use Google Docs in the Classroom

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:52:50 +0100

Use Google Docs to 'Create Dynamic Visualizations' and 'Collect Website Evaluations'. Try them out!

1 New Way to use a Web Cam in the classroom

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:51:27 +0100

Use a web cam to show live drawing action!

1 New Way to use an Interactive Whiteboard

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:50:00 +0100

Play 'Spelling Fast Flash' to review spelling with your pupils.

4 New Ideas for an ICT Co-ordinator's Shopping List

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:30:18 +0100

How many of these new 'ICT shopping list' suggestions have you seen?

1 New way of using Google Earth in the classroom

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:25:50 +0100

Use Google Earth to support model making with your children.

1 New way to use a web cam in the classroom

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:24:27 +0100

Use a web cam to show live drawing to students in your class.

1 New way to use an interactive whiteboard

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:23:25 +0100

Use the screen shade option to support spelling work in your classroom.

New Presentation - Search Engines in the classroom

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:21:54 +0100

Discover 34 interesting ways to use search engines in your classroom!

New Presentation - ICT Shopping List

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:24:13 +0100

What are the essentials (and luxuries) that an ICT Co-ordinator should put in their shopping basket for their school in 2009/10? Find out what other teachers have recommended in this new presentation, with 20 ideas already, originally started by Anthony Evans.

9 New Inspiring Youtube Videos

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:50:12 +0100

Just 1 Girl... Sorry I'm Late... Big Buck Bunny... Train Story... For the Birds... Animated Orchestra... Geri's Game... The Black Hole... The Randoms...

1 New way to use a Pocket Video Camera in the classroom

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:47:56 +0100

Observing Weather Conditions...

1 New Idea for ICT Control and Modelling

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:48:00 +0100

Roller Coaster Creator...

2 New Ideas for Incredible Science

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:44:38 +0100

My Lovely Charts... Captain Curiosity...

2 New Ideas for Interactive Maths

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:44:32 +0100

Decimal Squares... Interactive Number Square...

2 New Ideas for Inspiring Writing

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:42:23 +0100

Write Postcards... Larger than Life...

4 New Inspiring Youtube Videos

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:36:44 +0100

Watch 'Sunshine', 'Pepsi Penguin', 'Do Penguins Fly?' and 'Skimbleshanks' and think about how they could be used in your classrooms.

6 New ways for Geography Gaming

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:34:24 +0100

Play these new Geography games... Statetris, Pirate Challenge, Stunt Bike Arctic, Maps, Action Quiz and Placespotting.

1 New Idea for Marvellous Music

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:31:59 +0100

Use the Audio Mixer site to create your own music mixes!

1 New Idea for Inspiring Writing

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:31:08 +0100

Have you made a mediascape?

New Presentation - Games to Enhance Learning

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:28:03 +0100

Use these online / console / PC games in your classrooms to bring learning to life! Contains 14 suggested games at the moment... do you know any more?

1 New Techy Tip for Non-Techy Teachers

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:27:05 +0100

Use Flash animations to make physics easy and engaging!

11 New Ideas for Geography Gaming!

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:21:09 +0100

Try some of these... Power Up... Farmer Frank's Farming Challenge... The Jamestown Online Adventure... Future Generator... Layers of Time Fossil Game... GeoNet... GeoMysteries... Interactive Weather Forecast... Before the Flood... Severe Weather Challenge... Forecast Earth: Climate Code

50 New Inspiring Youtube Videos!

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:58:41 +0100

The newest presentation on 'Ideas to Inspire' now has 66 inspirational videos to try in your classroom. Many thanks to the contributors!

3 New ways to use a DS / DSi in the classroom

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:57:30 +0100

Use the Internet Browser... Use with a visualiser to aid display... explore finance and banking.

11 New Ideas for Creative Geography

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:55:29 +0100

This presentation has now reached 101 ideas! New ideas include... Play Darts... Video Emotion Graph... Throw a Globe... Create a Round-Robin... Use GeoTube... Use a mobile in the field... Produce a collaborative map... Produce a pop-up... Produce a wheel... Use a shower curtain... and create a time-lapse.

New Presentation - Inspiring Youtube videos

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:42:18 +0100

Have you used Youtube videos in the classroom? This new presentation contains 16 videos which can be used to inspire your pupils. If you have any suggestions for new ideas, get in touch!

3 New ways to use an interactive whiteboard

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:39:42 +0100

Put yourself in the picture... Problem solve with crayons... Put yourself in the picture 2

4 New ways of using Voicethread in the classroom

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:42:01 +0100

Create digital portfolios... improve writing... explore Geography and PSHCE... and perform a poem.

6 New ways of using Wordle in the classroom

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:39:10 +0100

Post your weekly spelling lists with Wordle... make Wordle word walls... create learning posters... learn your MFL vocabulary... give your pupils a self-esteem boost and improve relationships... and clarify values for RE / ethics.

New Presentation - DS / DSi in the classroom

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:43:17 +0100

Tom Barrett has started another wonderful collaborative presentation, sharing ideas for using the Nintendo DS and DSi in the classroom. There are 20 ideas already. Can you add any of your own?

18 New Ideas for Geography Gaming

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:35:08 +0100

Another 18 new Geography games have been added to this presentation... how many of them have you played?

New Presentation - Voicethread in the classroom

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:02:19 +0100

A new presentation, currently containing 13 ways of using Voicethread in educational contexts.

5 New Ideas for using Prezi in the classroom

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:01:03 +0100

Zoom into details of a picture... make Dynamic Venn Diagrams... Embed YouTube videos... Get Students to make a Prezi... Build up a Prezi over the duration of a topic.

2 New Ideas for using GIS and GPS in the classroom

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:57:56 +0100

Use EveryTrail for recording field trips... Add audio annotations to Google Earth placemarks.

2 New Ideas for using Twitter in the classroom

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:56:10 +0100

Teach bite-sized info... Use Twitter as a research diary.

33 New Ideas for Geography Gaming!

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:55:04 +0100

A huge collection of new Geography games have been added to this presentation... how many of them have you tried?

1 New Idea for ICT in the Early Years

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:53:02 +0100

Explore Vector Park on your interactive whiteboard. Great for sparking language and problem solving skills.

4 New Ideas for Creative Geography

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:52:02 +0100

Play an online geogame... Produce a pseudo-globe... take part in an Atlas Race... and play 'PMI'.

3 New Ideas for Marvellous Music

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:49:59 +0100

Three new ideas... Explore 'Button Beats' to develop awareness of the keyboard... play 'Name that Note' to learn (or test your knowledge of) the different musical staves)... learn about the orchestra with the fantastic 'Young Person's Guide'.

New Presentation - Geography Gaming

Mon, 25 May 2009 08:06:04 +0100

There are lots of wonderful online games and activities that can be used to support teaching and learning in Geography. This presentation currently has 33 suggestions of games to try!

4 New Ideas for using GIS and GPS in the classroom

Mon, 25 May 2009 07:59:40 +0100

Use Google Earth to define city boundaries... compare land uses within urban zones... explore a range of fieldwork ideas... and map CCTV cameras in your area use live feeds.

1 New Idea for ICT Control and Modelling

Mon, 25 May 2009 07:54:12 +0100

Design your own virtual village using this online simulation.

6 New Ideas for Creative Geography

Mon, 25 May 2009 07:52:51 +0100

Play 'Two Gun Texas' to practise using atlases... explore compass directions by playing 'Dizzy Directions'... construct your own dwelling... increase awareness and understanding of locations around your area... play the 'Jelly Babies Game' to illustrate how populations can change... and use the 'Quiz Quiz Trade' idea when giving students school quizzes.

New Presentation - Prezi in the Classroom

Fri, 22 May 2009 18:44:05 +0100

Prezi is an online presentation tool... have you tried it yet? Why not explore some of these ways of using it in the classroom?

9 New Ideas for ICT in the Early Years

Wed, 20 May 2009 21:04:24 +0100

After just one day online, the 'ICT in the Early Years' presentation is already up to 15 ideas. Thank you to those who have shared ideas!

4 New Ideas for ICT in the Early Years

Wed, 20 May 2009 20:04:44 +0100

Explore Priory Woods Resources, discover Northumberland GfL's free activities, play Sebren's ABC and find out more about Simple City!

12 New Ideas for Creative Geography

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:31:44 +0100

Another 12 new ideas have been added to this presentation, including... Album Atlas, PicLits, Watch Matt Dance, Picture Reveal, Argument Tunnel, Articulate, Instant 3D Map, Paper Plate Modelling, Musical Registers and Make a Map!

1 New Idea for Interactive Maths

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:29:38 +0100

Play ICT games to bring your Maths lessons to life!

New Presentation - ICT Control and Modelling

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:27:36 +0100

Another new ICT presentation... this one focusses on the 'Control / Monitoring' and 'Modelling / Simulations' aspects of ICT. Has eight ideas so far.

New Presentation - ICT in the Early Years

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:26:27 +0100

A new presentation, giving ideas for using ICT with younger children... in Reception / Foundation and Key Stage One (aged 7 and under). Contains four ideas so far.

New Presentation - A to Z of ICT

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:48:57 +0100

A new presentation, originally created by Mark Clarkson, aimed at showing Year 7 pupils (ages 11/12) relevant ICT terms for each letter of the alphabet.

1 New Idea for Using Google Docs

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:47:16 +0100

Use data in your spreadsheets to create dynamic visualisations!

4 New Ideas for Interactive Maths

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:45:25 +0100

Have some fun with the 'Furbles', discover thousands of Maths problems, complete some mathematical challenges and use a wiki as a revision / discussion aid in lessons.

39 New Ideas for Creative Geography

Sun, 17 May 2009 17:43:53 +0100

The 'Creative Geography' presentation is filling with ideas extremely quickly. Can you think of any more?

New Presentation - GIS and GPS in the classroom

Sun, 17 May 2009 13:22:39 +0100

24 ways to use GIS (Geographical Information Systems), GPS (Global Positioning Systems), virtual globes and web based maps in the classroom. Thanks to Noel Jenkins for allowing the addition of his presentation to the site.

3 New Ideas for Interactive Maths

Fri, 15 May 2009 19:16:23 +0100

Discover a site which has over 4,800 problems for children to tackle... Try some of the 'Figure This' challenges... and use a wiki to support your Maths lessons.

1 New Idea for Interactive Maths

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:51:09 +0100

Have fun with the Furbles... great for data handling and probability work!

1 New Idea for Using Wordle

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:35:04 +0100

Create an audible wordle, adapting the volume and tone appropriate to the size and meaning of the words.

1 New Idea for Using Twitter in the Classroom

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:33:55 +0100

Track your school trips using Twitter, allowing parents and other members of the school to watch developments as the trip progresses.

1 New Idea for Using Google Docs

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:32:40 +0100

Use Google Spreadsheets to get feedback to students about their coursework and help them set targets.

New Presentation - Creative Geography

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:44:54 +0100

Tony Cassidy has kindly given me permission to embed his wonderful 'Creatively Simple Ways to Teach Geography' presentation on Ideas to Inspire. It already has 29 ideas and his aim is to reach 101!

1 New Idea for Using Wordle

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:51:00 +0100

Use Wordle as part of Power Writing!

1 New Idea for Using Google Docs

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:50:01 +0100

Use Google Forms for assessment purposes!

5 New Ideas for Using Wordle

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:11:41 +0100

Try some of these new ideas... Do a 'Wordle Walk', make a unique gift, prioritise the curriculum, compare for bias and try new levels of interactivity.

1 New Idea for using Google Earth

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:10:01 +0100

Try overlaying contour maps within Google Earth to show students what different landforms look like on a contour map.

2 New Techy Tips for Non Techy Teachers

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:20:41 +0100

Discover RSS to keep up to date with the latest education news and ideas, and use Delicious to keep track of research progress.

1 New Idea for Using Wordle

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:19:22 +0100

Try collecting MFL vocabulary using Wordle!

1 New Idea for Using Twitter in the Classroom

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:18:12 +0100

Set up an online scavenger hunt, with students reporting their progress online via Twitter!

2 New Ideas for Using Wordle

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:16:01 +0100

Two new ideas for using Wordle in the classroom have been added... Character descriptions, and Define Characteristics.

5 New Ideas for Inspiring Writing

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:02:00 +0100

Five more ideas for inspiring writing have been added to this presentation... Underwater Adventures, Augmented Reality, Write collaboratively, Video Story Starts and Read Write Think.

1 New Techy Tip for Non Techy Teachers

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:32:52 +0100

Another Techy Tip has been added to this fantastic presentation... get yourself involved in Twitter!

2 New Ideas - Using Wordle in the Classroom

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:32:30 +0100

Two new ideas have been added to the 'Using Wordle in the Classroom' presentation... 'Character Traits Analysis' and 'Wordle Art'.

Using Wikis in the Classroom

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:13:07 +0100

A new presentation, originally started by Tom Barrett, containing a number of ideas for using wikis in the classroom.