"WorldWide Telescope (WWT) is a free 'Web 2.0 visualization software' environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope—bringing together imagery from the best ground and space-based telescopes in the world for a seamless exploration of the universe." (Source: WWT)

WWT is developed by Microsoft Research and is an absolutely amazing tool for children and adults alike. read more

I received this book from Arvind Gupta accompanied with this note - 

"Today I stumbled upon a wonderful book on PEACE STORIES by a very famous author Martin Auer - he is a very distinguished author - winner of the Hans Christian Anderson and other awards. He has put them on his website for free individual downloads. His story THE BLUE BOY is already out in 25 languages. Here is a really kind man who for world peace has done such a selfless job. read more

A very Happy Teachers' Day to all of us here!

I'd like to share with all you wonderful teachers this wonderful book I received from Arvind Gupta recently. Eklavya will be publishing this book in English and Hindi soon.

Until then, enjoy this pdf version of this lovely story with wonderful pictures by Dr. Supurna Sinha.

[Dr. Supurna Sinha is a Theoretical Physicst at the Raman Research Institute, Bangalore. Her father was the famous anthropologist Prof Surajit Sinha and Vice Chancellor of Vishwa Bharti. Her mother Dr. read more

This is a continuation of the thread on technology tools for Geo Education initiated in the previous post where I discussed Google Maps in the classroom. read more

Imagine a History assignment where a student must submit a write-up on Mughal Architecture (or the form it takes as an oft-asked question in exams - "the contributions of Shah Jahan to Indian Archtecture"). Or a "project" on the temples of India. Think of the way this is usually done - a hand-written write-up with pictures cut and pasted into the notebook. Or in schools where students have access to computers this would take the form of a Word document with text and images or perhaps a powerpoint presentation with text and images. read more

A new and unique translation in Hindi of the ancient Indian Rig Veda (ऋग्वेद) has recently been published - the first volume of a four-part series. This covers the third, fourth and fifth mandalas of the sacred text and is generally dedicated to Agni - the sacred fire. This volume also includes the sacred "Gayatri Mantra". read more

If you have not already come across this browser (and the related story of a grandfather who developed this browser for his autistic grandson), here is some info on and link to the ZAC (Zone for Autistic Children) browser.

"ZAC is the first web browser developed specifically for children with autism, and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmenta read more

This post is inspired by a curriculum question raised on educatorslog.in by Madhuri Kadkol recently. I did respond to her post, but here's my cohesive, comprehensive collation of curriculum ideas along with a guiding philosophy for Middle School Technology/Computer Studies. read more

(...as are so many things on the web these days (or at least seemingly so :))

Thus readeth the tag line of this amazing site for free documentaries that a friend shared last night. Freedocumentaries.org has about 125 documentaries that are also categorized by themes and regions of the world. read more

I came across this really cool tool for making snazzy videos in a matter of minutes, and just had to share it here! read more