Virtual Learning Network

moodle.org - This is a somewhat advanced forum, rather than "ideas for beginners". It is a forum on Moodle.org for discussing use of Mathematics tools in Moodle. If you use Moodle you could use this forum to get ideas, or to troubleshoot if you're having issues...

http://awwapp.com/ - This whiteboard - "AWW: A Web Whiteboard" - allows you to draw on a blank slate in your browser. More importantly, it is a collaborative space that students can join from anywhere in the world with a broadband connection. I've found it useful for...

/groups/profile/799306/e-learning-in-primary-mathematics - This is the Primary Mathematics group in the Virtual Learning Network. If you're a Primary teacher, join this group too and connect with other Primary Mathematics teachers.

bit.ly - A Prezi explanation of the NZ Numeracy Standards for introducing students to the system. Also an example of how Prezi can be used - you can get an educational account for free if you register with a school email address. It's better than the generic...

http://bit.ly/148XoS5 - Twitter.  Love it or hate it as a social media environment, it is an incredibly powerful professional networking tool. Especially for educators interested in ICT.  Why should I start? There is a constant flow of creative ideas, fresh...

www.mathsbox.org.uk - Mathsbox - "A box of extras for busy teachers". "Games and activities... that you never get time to make..."Check out this website for starters, warmups and worksheets. Some downloadable pdfs and some swf (Shockwave Flash) activities for the...

http://www.qrstuff.com/ - You can use this website to generate a QR code (Quick Reference or Quick Response, depending on whom you ask) to display web addresses (among other things). There are various alternatives but this is a reliable one if you don't know where...

https://bitly.com/ - You can use this website to shorten URLs/web addresses, in order to make them easier for students to copy or type in. There are a couple of alternatives (eg tiny.cc and tinyurl.com) if you prefer. You can specify the short URL that it generates...

ictacrossthecurriculum.wordpress.com - Very useful list of links and ideas for using ICT in Maths. Worth checking out!

http://graphsketch.com/ - An online graphing tool that is image-based rather than using Java or Flash. I'm thinking it would make it a useful tool for BYOD devices, since it's web-based but can do most functions that would be needed. It doesn't like fractional exponents...