Seven Steps International Trial
Our tech brekkie crew are very excited to run a Seven Steps trial over the coming months. We will document the writing journeys of classrooms using Jen McVeity’s Seven Steps to Writing Success program. We are inviting educators from across the globe to try this innovative writing approach and post feedback to our site. During […]
TBE in Our Classrooms
We use a fabulous reading comprehension technique called TBE in our classroom. TBE stands for Text Based Evidence. A few months ago I noticed that quite a few of our students were very high in reading accuracy but unable to answer comprehension questions. Even when prompted, they found it difficult to search through the text and locate […]
100 Word Challenge
Are you looking for a writing challenge for your class? Look no further than the 100 Word Challenge. Each week the 100WC team post a written or picture prompt to inspire young writers under 16. Once complete, the written pieces are then posted on either a class or student blog and linked to the 100WC […]
PowToon
Imagine starting the day with a fun, interactive music video to consolidate student learning in any subject. PowToon is definitely one program to explore. PowToon has so much to offer a busy teacher. The slides are very easy to create and can be duplicated with one click. PowToon offers a huge selection of backgrounds, props, […]
ABC Splash – Digibooks
ABC Splash Digibooks ABC Splash have published a fantastic range of digibooks for students to access both at school and at home. Here are four examples that align to our curriculum: Skin and scales, feathers and fur – Science, Year 1 1860’s Colonial Life – History, Year 5 Solar System and Space Exploration – Science, […]
Things to Think About
“Things to think about” – free app ( available on iOS application store) I am constantly trying to vary the ways to enhance my students daily writing and have located this app that is twofold in nature and that has the potential to be used across a range of year levels. To sum up the […]
Global Read Aloud
Official start date: October 6, 2014 Could I wait? No! I was hooked the minute I saw a tweet about this global initiative by Pernille Ripp. I immediately purchased 3 of the books and starting reading them to decide the best fit for my class. My favourite was One for the Murphy’s by Linda Mullaly […]
Holiday Reading
At this point in my career I have noticed that I question more. I don’t just accept information given and will research further. When strategies don’t work I seek assistance, either online or from one of our amazing local teachers. I am currently reading Pernille Ripp’s first book Passionate Learners: Giving Our Classrooms Back to […]
ThingLink
Are you starting to prepare for Term 3? Like most teachers, I am sure you began brainstorming and searching for materials at the end of last term. It is definitely hard to switch off! Are you now in search of somewhere to collate those ideas before that piece of paper mysteriously disappears to the unknown? […]
Twitter – 26 June 2014
Staff from 3 local schools looked at Twitter for our 2nd Tech Brekkie. Twitter is a gold mine for educators. Just a little digging around and you can find the most amazing gems. True inspiration from all around the globe. Twitter – PD, PLN and Collaborative Learning Visit a few class blogs and you will […]
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