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Belinda Cox

eFeedback: ICT tools I use to give my students high-quality feedback - 2 views

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  • Belinda Cox on 16 Mar 16
     
    Mohamed El-Ashiry takes a look at four online tools that have helped him deliver high-quality feedback to his students.Upon introducing tablets into my classroom, the biggest gains I have received have been in assessment and feedback. In my experience, ICT tools facilitate the process of giving timely, relevant and effective feedback to my students.
denisebayliss

Year 3 History - 3 views

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draftUow EDC3100 Year3 History

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  • denisebayliss on 02 Apr 16
     
    Assessment 2
denisebayliss

My Initial Learning Plan - 3 views

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draftUoW Year3 History EDC3100

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  • denisebayliss on 28 Mar 16
     
    Assessment 2
anonymous

Three Ring | An App for Teachers to Create Educational Portfolios of Student Work with ... - 10 views

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portfolios assessment app

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  • anonymous on 18 Apr 12
     
    An app with a movie recorder, camera and audio recorder to store and collect student's learning and work samples.. I plan to use this app on my iPhone or iPad during my prac with a grade 1 class.. 
djplaner

Berkeley High School Students Pull Off Ferris Bueller-esque Attendance Hack | NewsFeed ... - 0 views

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assessment attendance digital citizenship

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  • djplaner on 23 Apr 12
     
    While a bit of a laugh, the last paragraph touches on something a little more serious in terms of the potential for unintended consequences.
djplaner

Abolishing Grading - 2 views

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assessment grading grades learning

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  • djplaner on 30 Apr 12
     
    A Canadian teacher has a range of posts about how he abolished grading
djplaner

The Gamified World - YouTube - 0 views

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assessment gamification

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  • djplaner on 30 Apr 12
     
    A 3 minute video explaining gamification.
djplaner

Authentic Tasks (Authentic Assessment Toolbox) - 2 views

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authentic

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  • djplaner on 21 May 12
     
    A website talking about and giving examples and descriptions of authentic tasks in teaching from a range of areas.
djplaner

The Great Nutella Heist and Other Rich Problems - Google Slides - 1 views

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bigquestions assessment engaged authentic

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  • djplaner on 01 May 14
     
    A presentation of a mathematics assignment/problem designed to engage students.
djplaner

One scientific insight for curriculum design | Pragmatic Education - 1 views

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assessment planning quizzes mcq

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  • djplaner on 05 May 14
     
    Blog post summarising research into the impact of short, frequent quizzes on student learning and offering some observations and implications on the common planning practices used in schools (and universities). Obvious links to unit and lesson planning and also the use of ICTs. ICT-based quizzes likely to be the best way of implementing short and frequent quizzes.
digordon

My assignment 2 idea - 6 views

I am only just starting to form ideas for this assignment and are still tossing up between two science descriptors. I am in the process of looking at assessment ideas and which suits my purposes so...

draftUoW year5 science

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Kacey Howard

Does the Khan Academy know how to teach? - The Washington Post - 5 views

www.washingtonpost.com/...gJQA9bWEAX_blog.html

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  • Gates has called Khan, "the best teacher I've ever seen.
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 10 Aug 13
       
      An example of some of the large claims being made about Khan Academy that seem to suggest limited understanding of what makes a good teacher?
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 18 Aug 13
       
      This is an interesting one - how can a teacher be hailed as such, when there is no real interaction (questioning from the student's point of view)? The Khan Academy does have its advantages as a very useful prop to specific lessons and concepts, yet the questions posed by any learner should be equally important if effective learning is to take place.
    • Margaret Johnson
      Margaret Johnson on 07 Apr 14
       
      I agree Doreen, furthermore, the Khan Academy cannot be used as a stand alone to teaching, yet as a tool to extend understanding or to reteach concepts
    • Deb Mac
      Deb Mac on 07 Apr 14
       
      It is a useful tool I agree. Students need to have an understand of a variety of ways/strategies/methods to draw upon in order to gain a full understand of the concepts.
    • Lisa Rose
      Lisa Rose on 25 Apr 14
       
      Interesting to see Bill Gates making a reference to teaching skills. Last I checked he wasn't an expert in education?!
    • robbie1282
      robbie1282 on 18 Aug 15
       
      I don't get why they are making reference to Bill Gates I don't believe he has an understanding of teaching. Although these online library can help with understanding but is it really the way we want education to go online teaching??
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 18 Aug 15
       
      I belive that the reference to Gates arises from the fact that he's spending a lot of his money attempting to improve schools and universities. That money means that his views on what is good teaching carry significant weight. More so than his qualifications and experience might otherwise warrant.
  • What is more, his videos reveal an ignorance of how we know students learn mathematics.
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 10 Aug 13
       
      The Khan Academy videos suffer from the poor PCK of the people developing the videos. The core of the argument here.
    • Colleen Lenehan
      Colleen Lenehan on 14 Aug 13
       
      The videos were started to help students who were already learning through the school system and needed more help without having to pay for it. A lot of people are complaining about the videos as alternatives to explicit teaching in the classroom, but aren't they great for what they were originally designed for.
    • Kate Dugdale
      Kate Dugdale on 15 Aug 13
       
      I don't think the Khan videos are doing any damage...They shouldn't be used as a stand alone, but instead as a supplement for learning, perhaps.
    • Louise Hoggett
      Louise Hoggett on 09 Apr 14
       
      I think the videos are great as a supplementary activity, it provides a different way to explain something. Good on him for attempting it.
    • Lisa Rose
      Lisa Rose on 25 Apr 14
       
      I like David's comment: videos aren't actually evidence of the Khan academy, just "the poor PCK of the people developing the videos.".
  • Pedagogical content knowledge is an important foundation for planning lessons and for decision making during a lesson.
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 10 Aug 13
       
      Building your PCK is essential to improving your ability to create effective learning experiences.
    • Lisa Rose
      Lisa Rose on 25 Apr 14
       
      I'm banging on the same drum here, but "building" to me is important - it's not the be all and end all.
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  • All teachers make mistakes, after all, and Khan should not, the reasoning goes, be called out for making the same mistakes we all make.
  • There certainly are broken models in education, but there is absolutely no evidence that competent knowledge of student learning and thinking is one that teachers can afford to jettison.
  • researchers are finding evidence that particular kinds of PCK are associated with greater gains in student learning in elementary mathematics.
  • revolutionize
  • The equal sign (=) i
  • Many mathematics educators stress another kind of knowledge necessary to design and deliver quality instruction: pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). PCK refers to knowledge of content as it relates to teaching.
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 09 Apr 14
       
      Design and deliver quality instruction.
    • sandra2812
      sandra2812 on 02 Apr 15
       
      knowing the students and how they learn 
    • franerbacher
      franerbacher on 16 Apr 15
       
      and catering for all students
  • content knowledge alone is inadequate
    • Fran Gemmell
      Fran Gemmell on 11 Apr 14
       
      How true, but how often do we see this and the reverse situation where teachers are teaching in areas where their content knowledge is lacking.
    • Lisa Rose
      Lisa Rose on 25 Apr 14
       
      Content is certainly the starting point and this is crucial.
    • Olivia Wirihana
      Olivia Wirihana on 04 May 14
       
      I agree content knowledge is crucial but there are so many more aspects needed to make it great.
    • sandra2812
      sandra2812 on 02 Apr 15
       
      Content knowledge is important, but it doesn't matter how much knowledge a teacher has if s/he cannot teach that content in a way that the students will actually understand it and be able to apply it in future
    • traceydavis1968
      traceydavis1968 on 24 Aug 15
       
      I agree that content knowledge is important but it is just as important to know your students and how best they learn
  • The standard American curricular treatment, in which students are instructed to append zeroes to the shorter decimal to equalize the number of digits helps students to perform this task correctly, but fosters its own misconceptions.
  • he exercises offer no intellectual rigor and do not address our central concern.
  • PCK knows from both educational research and professional experience
  • I think frankly, the best way to do it is you put stuff out there and you see how people react to it; and we have exercises on our site too, so we see whether they’re able to see how they react to it anecdotally.
    • Olivia Wirihana
      Olivia Wirihana on 04 May 14
       
      I think this comment is interesting as provocation has many benefits.
  • the examples Khan chooses appear selected at random and thus are, perhaps unsurprisingly, often quite poor.
    • sandra2812
      sandra2812 on 02 Apr 15
       
      A teacher must be prepared before entering the classroom
  • If Khan’s videos occasionally popped up in a Google search, we would be content to have him carry on. There is lots of worse information available on the web. But Khan is hailed as “unbelievable” ( Bill Gates) and his work as “sparking a revolution in education
    • sandra2812
      sandra2812 on 02 Apr 15
       
      It is up to the teacher to assess whether or not the videos are suitable for his/her students. If the teacher chooses to use the video, then s/her can refer to the teacher information and see which questions the students answered correctly / incorrectly and identify any misconceptions. These misconceptions can then be addressed by the teacher in the classroom
  • Whether small steps or large, we urge Sal Khan and his funders to put their time, effort and dollars to the best possible ends, particularly when it comes to making decisions grounded in accurate, carefully considered pedagogical content knowledge
  • discuss the meaning of the equal sign frequently and explicitly, and (2) model correct use of the equal sign.
    • Angela Woodward
      Angela Woodward on 18 Apr 15
       
      To quote a fellow student, Lucas Naughton states, 'ICT must be used to enhance and amplify the learning rather then becoming the point of the learning'. I get that there are holes in the Khan videos however if we are using them to enhance learning then why cant the teacher design an entire lesson around one video. They can discuss the missing misconceptions. They can provide other methods/concepts and they can create practice activities all around a Khan video. Remember-enhance and amplify the learning using these ICT's. Cheers Angela Woodward
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 19 Apr 15
       
      Exactly. They can be a useful tool if used appropriately.
  • Khan will put the video out there and see how people react to it.
    • Kacey Howard
      Kacey Howard on 24 Aug 15
       
      There's no actual looking for student ability/interest - it seems as if he's more interested in teaching what he want to talk about.
  • Newsweek
    • Kacey Howard
      Kacey Howard on 24 Aug 15
       
      How does Newsweek become a credible source? Surely people know better than to blindly accept a newpaper's arbitary titles?
  • djplaner on 10 Aug 13
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
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  • Kate Dugdale on 15 Aug 13
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
  • anonymous on 18 Aug 13
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
  • Margaret Johnson on 07 Apr 14
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
  • Deb Mac on 07 Apr 14
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
  • Louise Hoggett on 09 Apr 14
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
  • Richard Gerrand on 09 Apr 14
     
    Wikipedia mentions Khan's education: "Khan attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating with a BS in mathematics, a BS in electrical engineering and computer science, and an MS in electrical engineering and computer science in 1998. Khan also holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School" I can't see a Bachelor of Education in there. I would have thought that this would be essential, and the first stepping-stone, to acquire an understanding of PCK and how students learn. Danielson and Goldenburg state that "content knowledge alone is inadequate for quality instruction" and that many videos are prone to creating further confusion for students. They also go on to say that Khan's explanations are frequently off target in addressing likely student questions that experienced teachers would anticipate and elicit. Maybe a four-year stint at USQ might be in order? .
  • Lisa Rose on 25 Apr 14
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
  • robbie1282 on 18 Aug 15
     
    A critique of some of the Khan Academy videos from a PCK perspective.
u1033821

Decoding Learning | Nesta - 1 views

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    • Kim Hatfield
      Kim Hatfield on 12 Mar 14
       
      Looking at impacts of ICT in the classroom
    • u1033821
      u1033821 on 20 Aug 15
       
      The investment in the equipment might be fine but what about the investment in those that would be using them to teach? Sometimes when you are given the tools to implement, doesn't mean you know how to use them.
    • u1033821
      u1033821 on 20 Aug 15
       
      Meant to extend and suggest that training on using the equipment and the time to find how it would be implemented into the curriculum. The teacher using the curriculum is one thing but using it to teach and then assessing the students use of the technology after the scaffolding from the teacher. Does this make sense?
  • Kim Hatfield on 12 Mar 14
     
    deciding ICT
Lisa Rose

The Department of Education - Steps Resources - First Steps Mathematics - 2 views

det.wa.edu.au/...first-steps-mathematics

mathematics resources

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  • Lisa Rose on 01 May 14
     
    Love pre-made worksheets and assessment tasks! Thanks Western Australia!!
Lorraine Lewis-Smith

A Taxonomy of Reflection: A Model for Critical Thinking - 3 views

www.peterpappas.com/...ents-teachers-principals-.html

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  • But reflection can be a challenging endeavor. It’s not something that’s fostered in school – typically someone else tells you how you’re doing!
  • an invaluable and simple tool for formative assessment — something that any teacher can regularly use in their classroom that only takes a few minutes.
teegz87

RAT Assessment Tool - 1 views

esfeducation.com/rat

ratframework

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  • teegz87 on 30 Aug 15
     
    Thought some others may find this APP interesting and helpful also :)
u1033821

Toronto students write, publish their own books | Toronto Star - 6 views

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  • “Every student in the school had a voice — whether it was an ESL student who can’t speak the language, or someone who has a learning disability — everybody has a page or a book that’s their own,”
    • Jenny Entsch-Keith
      Jenny Entsch-Keith on 03 Apr 14
       
      Inclusive practice that caters for diverse learning needs. Why? "Evaluate and revise school learning and teaching programs, using expert and community knowledge and experience, to meet the needs of students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds." - #1 Know students and how they learn. Retrieved from http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/DomainOfTeaching/ProfessionalKnowledge/Standards
    • ruddsword
      ruddsword on 03 Sep 14
       
      It is important that different platforms are found so that each individual can have a voice.
    • beclowe87
      beclowe87 on 03 Apr 15
       
      Differentiating for all students so the activity is inclusive.
  • “It made writing meaningful and purposeful.”
    • Louise Hoggett
      Louise Hoggett on 03 Apr 14
       
      It's not just about writing a paragraph of text "just because the teacher said so". There is a genuine physical goal at the end.
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      This is what learning is supposed to be about.
    • Tracey Wiggins
      Tracey Wiggins on 07 Apr 14
       
      meaningful for students, not purposeless
    • Edna Strange
      Edna Strange on 13 Apr 14
       
      authentic learning
    • Tayla Le
      Tayla Le on 16 Apr 14
       
      Yes, this way of learning is fun, personal and intentional.
    • Mike Parker
      Mike Parker on 21 Apr 14
       
      Accessing this website and book publishing tool provided a way to engage all students to the level they desired or could manage.
  • “writing came alive during this process,”
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  • Why not now?
    • Richard Gerrand
      Richard Gerrand on 02 Apr 14
       
      The teacher thinking in a way that is new and exciting, and initiates further thinking and possibilities.
    • Karren Hoare
      Karren Hoare on 20 Apr 14
       
      It also seems very exciting that this teacher is supporting learning that is relevant & shows students that learning is not just for the future but opens up opportunities for them now.
    • ruddsword
      ruddsword on 03 Sep 14
       
      This also creates a relevance between the student and their world both in the educational sense and the personal sense.
  • Kids brainstormed ideas, wrote rough drafts, edited with classmates and teachers and created their own illustrations. Some handwrote the final draft, while others chose to type up pages.
    • Richard Gerrand
      Richard Gerrand on 02 Apr 14
       
      Students and teachers became motivated and engaged in literacy. Students were able to have a choice between typing their stories or writing them by hand. This task was also inclusive in regards to students who might have had learning difficulties. It provided a platform for these students to express themselves creatively through the use of colours, images, written text or a variety of materials such as button, beads, different fabrics that they could cut out and paste, etc.
    • emmajay
      emmajay on 15 Apr 15
       
      Collaboration between students and teachers promotes positive learning experiences and ensures all learners are involved and able to participate. Providing students with options to create illustrations, type or write their story by hand enables all students to construct their story in a way that suits them.
  • Parents were calling in
    • Richard Gerrand
      Richard Gerrand on 02 Apr 14
       
      Something to work on and talk about at home, and spend quality family time together. Parents become interested in their child's education - brings them into the school environment.
    • ruddsword
      ruddsword on 03 Sep 14
       
      An interesting way to get parents involved in their children's education.
  • I got so excited because I love writing stories with my friends — I love reading and writing,” said 8-year-old Zaria Gibbons
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      Sounds of a student who loves to read, create and share.
    • Mike Parker
      Mike Parker on 21 Apr 14
       
      This writing platform encouraged collaboration and participation.
  • When she shared her find at a staff meeting, fellow teachers at the Scarborough school loved the idea and they all got on board.
    • Jenny Entsch-Keith
      Jenny Entsch-Keith on 03 Apr 14
       
      Positive sharing of 'finds' not only builds resources but creates a positive, inclusive and productive professional learning environment and builds moral.
    • Ann Bond
      Ann Bond on 22 Apr 14
       
      by sharing the idea it became a whole school activity involving the entire school community including the parents
    • Olivia Wirihana
      Olivia Wirihana on 28 Apr 14
       
      Teacher was able to network with others. Created a holistic and inclusive approach to the idea. Ultimately a higher chance for success as more support is there.
    • ruddsword
      ruddsword on 03 Sep 14
       
      Having an open minded and innovative staff helps, so does having the opportunity to try something different. Not all schools would have been so on board with the idea.
    • saraantcliff
      saraantcliff on 03 Sep 14
       
      Teacher provided an extension to other teachers professional learning and used networking with other peers
  • students were given a kit with instructions and pages.
    • Jenny Entsch-Keith
      Jenny Entsch-Keith on 03 Apr 14
       
      Self-paced, somewhat self directed learning. Building confidence and indepence. Minimal imput from teacher mean students are free to express their ideas.
  • There was a sense of awe when the books arrived and they’d seen what they’d done.”
    • Jenny Entsch-Keith
      Jenny Entsch-Keith on 03 Apr 14
       
      Positive effective and timely feedback that fosters positive self esteem and grows the desire to learn.
    • Ann Bond
      Ann Bond on 22 Apr 14
       
      producing a physical item, something tangible the student can share with others
  • holding an authors’ night for parents, grandparents, siblings — even aunts and uncles — to check out the books.
    • Jenny Entsch-Keith
      Jenny Entsch-Keith on 03 Apr 14
       
      Engaging the students social learning network enhancing learning and building a positive view of learning.
    • Olivia Wirihana
      Olivia Wirihana on 28 Apr 14
       
      Positive relationships between all stakeholders. Community involvement and enhancement of student learning.
  • ents were asked to write about world issues, so Pauline Manuel wrote “Courageous Ezra,” which she dedicated “to all children affected by war.” We value respectful and thoughtful discussion. Readers are encouraged to flag comments that fail to meet the standards outlined in our Community Code of Conduct. For further information, including our legal guidelines, please see our full website Terms and Conditions. Commenting is now closed. Login | Signup 0 Comments powered by: Follow Newest Oldest Most Liked Editor's Pick Most Active Most Replies ← View all comments Show More document.write(''); no
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  • Older students were asked to write about world issue
    • Jenny Entsch-Keith
      Jenny Entsch-Keith on 03 Apr 14
       
      This activity challenges student to investigate and reflect on 'real world' events promoting a deeper understanding of what happen around them and international and how they feel about what they discover.
    • chrismurphy3872
      chrismurphy3872 on 06 Apr 15
       
      Personally I would prefer students be given choice of topic, as dictating the topic seems to contradict the impetus for the project which was to foster a student driven passion for writing.
  • -year-old Zaria Gibbon
  • e reading and
  • 1I got so excited because I love writing stories with my friends — I love reading and
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      Sounds of a child who loves to read, create and share.
  • “My family was really proud of m
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      Looks like the student is receiving support at home for their efforts at school.
    • Natasha Taylor
      Natasha Taylor on 17 Apr 15
       
      I love how this seems to have involved the families too. I feel parents are becoming increasing less involved in the classroo, for various reasons, so it's fantastic that this has sparked their enthusiasm as well as the student's.
  • My Amazing Book of Poems.”
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      Self belief.
  • “It wasn’t just something they did and handed in to the teacher.”
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      This is what I would love to say!
    • sharonbatchelor
      sharonbatchelor on 02 Sep 15
       
      Yep, that's 'authentic learning'.
  • The school made a big deal of the young writers
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      School wide support, how exciting and uplifting for the students to be recognised in front of their peers.
  • ‘Have you finished your draft yet?’ ” said principal Denise Canning.
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      The students must think it is awesome that the principal is interested in their work.
  • 1“It made writing meaningful and purposeful.”
  • even those in kindergarten — contributed a page to a class book.
    • Stephen Druery
      Stephen Druery on 03 Apr 14
       
      Shows how it is possible for all age groups to contribute and participate in learning.
    • chrismurphy3872
      chrismurphy3872 on 06 Apr 15
       
      Hopefully those students with a passion for writing in the "younger" grades were given the opportunity to create their own book if they wanted to.
  • It also got the school buzzing
    • Amber Nottage
      Amber Nottage on 11 Apr 14
       
      Having the whole school talking about something as positive and exciting as literacy is a great reason to do something like this! It shows how excited the students are about creating their own work - love it.
    • Edna Strange
      Edna Strange on 13 Apr 14
       
      Great collaboration
    • corinnawest
      corinnawest on 17 Aug 15
       
      great idea to get the students to feel good about learning and they get to take something away from it that they can be proud off. Great concept and great on the school part to adjust their teaching and assessments
    • Olivia Wirihana
      Olivia Wirihana on 28 Apr 14
       
      This provocation from the students allowed the teacher to use the interests of the children to make learning more engaging and meaningful.
    • jramage3
      jramage3 on 30 Aug 14
       
      The teacher showed respect for her students and let them have a voice, therefore allowing them to be apart of the learning process.
  • students could read aloud.
    • Olivia Wirihana
      Olivia Wirihana on 28 Apr 14
       
      Children took ownership of their work and shared it with others.
  • While searching
    • staceymkruse
      staceymkruse on 18 Aug 14
       
      The dog wagging the tail - the teacher didn't just use ICT based literacy programs because the existed. She searched for one that met the needs and goals of her students. Even better then she shared with her colleagues.
  • students of mine for the past three years,
    • digordon
      digordon on 17 Apr 15
       
      Wonderful that this teacher has been able to follow her students for that length of time. The benefits this must have for special needs students are immense
  • she said.
    • digordon
      digordon on 17 Apr 15
       
      This reminds me of a student with ASD at a school I am aware of that wrote his own book about the struggles of making friends. It was an amazing experience for this boy, his twin sister illustrated it for him and his best friend assisted. He performed readings of the book for all the classrooms. Such an amazing experience for the child and the school.
    • Natasha Taylor
      Natasha Taylor on 17 Apr 15
       
      Upon having a look atthis site it seems to be limited to the USA. Does anyone know of a similar site in Australia?
    • Angela Woodward
      Angela Woodward on 18 Apr 15
       
      How cool would it be to organise this at a school we work at in the future. I would love to do this- especially an author night.
    • debgran
      debgran on 28 Aug 15
       
      A great resource to use to encourage writers. Many children seem to struggle with the writing aspect of literacy.
    • debgran
      debgran on 28 Aug 15
       
      A great resource to use to encourage writing. Many students struggle with this aspect of literacy.
  • kids would get off the bus carrying their package of materials and talking about it
    • Suzanne Usher
      Suzanne Usher on 01 Sep 15
       
      Another awesome result of this activity is that it makes literacy possible and enjoyable for all  students. Not all students enjoy or succeed in reading, but show far more engagement with writing, especially when given freedom of expression, and encouraged to write about something relevant and enjoyable to them. 
    • u1033821
      u1033821 on 05 Sep 15
       
      School on board with expanding the programme so that others may benefit. This also show that the teachers are in support of the programme. Domino affect.
  • djplaner on 29 Mar 14
     
    What happens when teachers from across a school encourage their students to write and publish their own books. Can you identify some of the educational reasons why this was a successful project? This is a week 5 activity.
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  • megan lawton on 18 Apr 14
     
    Reasons as to why I thought this was a good idea: - students and parents are involved - everyone in the class, all learning abilities, got involved - it gave writing a sense of purpose for the class - students could relate it to interests and real life concepts. - students took charge of what they are going to write
  • Kerri Richardson on 29 Apr 14
     
    Kids brainstormed ideas, wrote rough drafts, edited with classmates and teachers and created their own illustrations. Some handwrote the final draft, while others chose to type up pages. 1 "Every student in the school had a voice - whether it was an ESL student who can't speak the language, or someone who has a learning disability - everybody has a page or a book that's their own," said Remedios. 6 "It made writing meaningful and purposeful." 2 It also got the school buzzing.
  • debgran on 28 Aug 15
     
    A great resource to keep in mind to encourage writers.
  • Suzanne Usher on 01 Sep 15
     
    An awesome way to get kids involved with books - by creating thier own. Come to think of it, it worked for Kai too back in Yr 2.
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