The British Government STOPPED BECTA? WHAT?!?!!

I just found out that the British government, in a political move, (not sure which party) decided to stop funding BECTA.  (okay, in 2011).

BECTA stands for "British Educational Communications and Technology Agency" and it was a government established charity.

Their goal was "Becta leads the national drive to inspire and lead the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning."  And LEAD they did. They were light years ahead of the United States, putting a spotlight on BEST PRACTICES in TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION! (Yes, I am shouting!)

Some of the most amazing work by students came out of Becta Awards, and the videos of students who won these national awards were amazing! I always wondered why the U.S. never had anything this amazing?

I read in wikipedia that it was a cost-cutting issue, but c'mon, really?

March, and Snowflake Station

So it's March, and you are wishing for more snowflakes?  Well why not make your own!  Here's a neat app that lets you design your own snowflake and even add a background that you can make snowflakes fall into!

Snowflake Station
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snowflake-station/id496808131?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
 and here's the designer's website,  she has a few more apps you might like to explore:

http://www.mrsjuddsgames.com/
Frances Judd is a teacher who also designs games. Check out her website and blog!