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PROCON: Pro’s and Con’s of Topical Issues

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:00:22 GMT

Greetings,

PROCON is a web site which presents controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan manner.

One of the big complains about the current education system is the lack of problem solving or critical thinking instruction. Instead, students are taught to “learn” a set of facts or information which is then validate by a test where [...]

FOOD FORCE: Hunger Simulation Game

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:19 GMT

Greetings,

FOOD FORCE is a free, simulation to teach students about the logistical challenges of delivering food aid in a major humanitarian crisis.

Today is Canada’s Thanksgiving and I’ve found what I think is a suitable offering for a day when we should consider not only about our own abundance and good fortune but the plight of [...]

NUMBEO: Free, Web Based, Cost Of Living Calculator

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:00:35 GMT

Greetings,

NUMBEOis a web site with a free and extensive cost of living calculator for cities and countries all around the world.

Something a little different today – a cost of living calculator.

There have been many times during my teaching career when I’ve wished for a site like this. Whether it’s helping students to appreciate [...]

100 Virtual Tours: Free Web Tours of Ancient Sites & Modern Museums

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:01:15 GMT

Greetings,

100 Virtual Tours is a compilation of web tours to a variety of places ranging from ancient sites to modern galleries.

The list of virtual tours has been compiled by Online Universities. It’s comprises an incredible variety of sites from the ruins of Pompeii and Stonehenge to virtual journey’s in Outer Space. Besides the [...]

Google’s Virtual Tours of 19 World Heritage Sites

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:47 GMT

Greetings,

Google has used it’s “Street View” technology to create virtual tours of 19 UNESCO world heritage sites.

Google’s “Street View” technology is one of those projects that (IMHO) is a solution in search of a problem. Amazing technology but limited utility – at the moment. Like Google Chrome, Google Wave & Google Earth, Street [...]