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August 06, 2006
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HERE'S a little something that teachers and students can indulge in while browsing the internet:
Media matters
It is always more interesting to attend a high-tech class with multimedia presentations but sometimes such classes can get really boring. Here is one website which dwells on how educators should use multimedia presentations in their classrooms effectively. Attention to the minutest details of font selection, colour scheme, bulleted points and graphics can work wonders. The website also has useful tips on how educators can complement the multimedia presentation with class discussions.
www.vanderbilt.edu/cft/resources/teaching_resources/technology/presentations.htm
Learning for fun
Academics don’t always have to be serious. There is such a thing as learning through fun. This website is dedicated to educational games. You can select from a wide range of subjects can access some highly interesting games and puzzles. There is a curriculum guide for teachers as well which contains details of how these activities can be used in the classroom
www.primarygames.com/
Standing your ground
Interaction among students can sometimes lead to different problems and bullying is one of them. Bullying Online has separate sections for students, teachers and parents. Each section attempts to explain what bullying is and how it should be dealt with. The website is quick to warn parents not to over-react and go in denial, if their child is bullying others.
www.bullying.co.uk
Picture perfect
For many, art classes are a waste of time. For others, however, they are fun. Those of you who have a flair for art, this website will be a treat as it combines art with internet and computing. Here, you can not only learn more about digital art and its different aspects like animation and graphics, but you can also test your skills in a variety of areas.
www.virtualartroom.com
— Hafsa Ahsan
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