SymbalooEDU

SymbalooEDU

My first attempt at creating a Symbaloo web mix. I absolutely love this tool and have already started creating a new web mix for reading sites, math sites, class warm ups and today it was suggested to create a web mix of sites for parents to access information. Thanks for all the suggestions at today’s […]

Things to Think About

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

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

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

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

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 […]

Our First Tech Brekkie - 18 June, 2014

Our First Tech Brekkie – 18 June, 2014

We ran our first official Tech Brekkie this week in Bowen and seven teachers attended from two local primary schools. The goal was to introduce apps that could be integrated into their C2C Literacy lessons. The four we chose range from Prep level to year 7. ChatterPix – Take a photo, draw a line and make […]

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