Misc

** [|www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/] **
==** This is a second time we have featured the BBC Dance Mat site. It is a great way for children to learn how to touch type at school and also at home. It teaches the basics, and tests your speed. Cartoon characters lead children through the qwerty keyboard starting at level 1 (the home row). Each level builds on what children have already learnt. Try also [|Bubbles]**==

** If you looking for web based tool which allows pupils to annotate maps for their work, [|quikmaps.com]is an excellent free site that does this. **
==** Using Quikmaps you can add your own labels and symbols to maps generated by [|Google Maps]. You can then print the map off, put it on your school website or export the information into Google Earth. You can even add photographs to your maps too, although this is not as straight forward. See my example of buildings in Tonbridge. **==

** A highly original animation project showcasing best practice in claymation, stop frame animation and Flash. It also includes workshops taking you through the process of animation. **
==** For more information on ideas about creating animations visit: [|www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/ict/animations] [|www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/ict/digitalblue]**==

**This BBC site has a mixture of literacy and numeracy activities:[| BBC Skills]**
==**Ambleside Primary in England shares their[| Literacy Hour.] This site contains a range of activities. You can also follow the links on the side. Check out the jokes page.**==

[| AA Maps]
==The NZ Automobile Association maps website can be used to find a simple street map, get driving directions, locate points of interest and find accommodation. It includes tutorials to assist with using the maps.==

==[|Webmonkey] - Ready to make your own Web site and send your weird ideas out into the world? Then you're in the right place. The Basics and Learning HTML will help you get started, explaining how the Web works and how to go about creating your first Web page. Once you've got that mastered, learn how to spice things up with Graphics and Gizmos, and arrange everything just how you like it in Layout.==

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