Skip to main content

Home/ ICTs and Pedagogy/ Group items tagged USA

Rss Feed Group items tagged

Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
Jennifer Vellacott

Langwitches Blog | The Magic of Learning - 1 views

langwitches.org/blog

shared by Jennifer Vellacott on 02 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • Jennifer Vellacott on 02 Jun 13
     
    "Over the years, I have seen "the fear" many times. A popular idiom used here in the USA is to compare the signs of that fear to "deer in headlights" The eyes of the technophobe are widened and a form of paralysis sets in as soon as I approach. Although, I emphasize modern teaching, learning and pedagogy, I am perceived as a "technology guru", justifying the terrified look (How could an educator have fear of teaching, learning or pedagogy?)"
djplaner

The Teacher's Guide To Copyright And Fair Use | Edudemic - 2 views

www.edudemic.com/...guide-to-copyright

copyright fairuse

shared by djplaner on 01 Aug 13 - No Cached
  • djplaner on 01 Aug 13
     
    Poster with some guidelines on copyright and fair use. Made for the USA context so specifics are probably not exactly the same as in Australia or elsewhere.
miss smith

ESOL Ninja Resource for ESL teachers - 2 views

The ESOL Ninja is a certified teacher from the USA who has been teaching in an urban school district for 12 years. She is certified to teach social studies (7-12), reading (1-12) and English Speake...

teachers education resources edc3100 sharing ESL P-12

started by miss smith on 07 Aug 14 no follow-up yet
djplaner

English with Ms. Press - 4 views

sites.google.com/...home

example teachers secondary english blended

shared by djplaner on 02 Mar 16 - No Cached
  • djplaner on 02 Mar 16
     
    A website used by a secondary English teacher (USA) to support her teaching.
Val Scarrabelotti

SMART Exchange - USA - Matter - 7 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

iwb flipchart

shared by Val Scarrabelotti on 24 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • Val Scarrabelotti on 24 Sep 13
     
    This is an Australian activity aimed at Prep/ Foundation year Science where students sort and classify states and properties of matter
Amber Nottage

Flipchart Rubric - Flipchart Rubrics - TLC - South East Region - USA - PrometheanPlanet - 1 views

community.prometheanplanet.com/...6567.aspx

edc3100 iwb flipchart rubric

shared by Amber Nottage on 16 May 14 - No Cached
  • Amber Nottage on 16 May 14
     
    Found this and thought it may be useful when planning a rubric if you are using flipcharts. Include some good ideas on what a flipchart should have.
Donna Schlatter

SMART Exchange - USA - counting - 1 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

iwb flipcharts

shared by Donna Schlatter on 13 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • Donna Schlatter on 13 Sep 13
     
    Great resource for Foundation/Year one to help consolidate number recognition.  It enables students to match objects with words and numbers.  This is a great visual tool for those visual learners within the class.  Each student has a turn at matching the number of children with the number on the bus and further along in the  lesson, the pictures change to trees and apples.  Very engaging for students.
Pamela Jory

SMART Exchange - USA - Division - 1 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

http:__exchange.smarttech.com_details.html?id=d6fa7573-d7b3-48d3-a329-050ccd0194fd

shared by Pamela Jory on 15 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • Tracey Judd on 15 Sep 13
     
    This is a great interactive activity for introducing and reinforcing the concept of division
Katie Bobridge

SMART Exchange - USA - Body Composition - 2 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

iwb flipchart health

shared by Katie Bobridge on 12 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • Katie Bobridge on 12 Jun 14
     
    File Type: SMART Notebook lesson Subject: Science,  Health and Physical Education Grade: Pre-Kindergarten,  Kindergarten,  Grade 1,  Grade 2,  Grade 3,  Grade 4,  Grade 5 A great tool for teaching students about balanced eating in an interactive way.
Kylie Bateman

SMART Exchange - USA - Fractions - 1 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

iwb flipchart

shared by Kylie Bateman on 16 May 14 - No Cached
  • Kylie Bateman on 16 May 14
     
    Fractions Game would be a great resource to help students who may be struggling to understand adding or subtracting fractions. I like how it provides real world items to add or subtract as fractions. Can be used for years 3-7
katrina carpenter

SMART Exchange - USA - Hangman - 2 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

IWB flipchart

shared by katrina carpenter on 14 May 14 - No Cached
  • katrina carpenter on 14 May 14
     
    interactive game could be used to help develop content vocabulary and to practice student spelling lists. Good for small group actives or whole class. 
Deb Mac

SMART Exchange - USA - Properties of Light - 3 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

Year 5 Science - Properties of Light Flipchart

shared by Deb Mac on 13 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • Deb Mac on 13 Jun 14
     
    Teach students about reflection, refraction, and transmission of light with this interactive Notebook file. Included are Flash animations that can supplement or even take the place of hands-on science activities.
  • Deb Mac on 13 Jun 14
     
    Teach students about reflection, refraction, and transmission of light with this interactive Notebook file. Included are Flash animations that can supplement or even take the place of hands-on science activities.
u1033821

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

www.thestar.com/...e_publish_their_own_books.html

shared by u1033821 on 29 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • “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,”
  • ...32 more annotations...
  • 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
  • lder students 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. document.write(''); document.write(''); <div c
  • 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.
  • ...2 more comments...
  • 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.
angelajhayes

21st Centyru Learing and ICTs - 3 views

www.curtin.edu.au/...2011_21st_century_learning.pdf

education edc3100

shared by angelajhayes on 07 Mar 15 - No Cached
  • angelajhayes on 07 Mar 15
     
    I read a very interesting article written by Joke Voogt (the Netherlands), Chris Dede (USA).Ola Erstad (Norway), which discusses the importance of ICTs in 21t century learning. They reiterated on the topic that "rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) are continuously transforming the way in which we live, work and learn." They explored they skills that are required for living and working in the 21st century: collaboration, communication, digital literacy, citizenship, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, productivity. I agree with Voogt and Dede when they say that "an important change has taken place in the way new digital tools and collaborative environments have enhanced learning, from an emphasis on reproducing information and content to content creation and sharing in virtual environments, which some describe as a remixing culture. There are 3 main literacies that we need to develop: Technological literacy (to be aware of the interplay between technology and society), ICT literacy (the skills needed to make effective and efficient use of ICT) and Information literacy (the capacity to access information efficiently and effectively) (Voogt and Dede, 2011). I think the biggest statement that they make is "using ICT to shift our educational structures from industrial era schools to new types of 21st century formal educational models is important" (Voogt & Dede, 2011). I believe schools are now on the edge of this shift, but some educators are reluctant. I mean to make that shift, to evaluate how I use ICTs in the classroom and how I use them to transform learning, not just to use them as 'add-ons'.
Ruth Hows

SMART Exchange - USA - Time - 2 views

exchange.smarttech.com/details.html

Telling time Yr 2-3 iwb flipchart

shared by Ruth Hows on 13 May 14 - No Cached
  • Ruth Hows on 13 May 14
     
    Clocks for students to manipulate
djplaner

Not Your Daddy's Science Classroom! : USA Science and Engineering Festival: The Blog - 1 views

scienceblogs.com/...your_daddys_science_classr.php

science transformation

shared by djplaner on 11 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • djplaner on 11 Mar 12
     
    Some descriptions of the very different things ICTs are enabling in modern science classrooms
1 - 18 of 18
Showing 20▼ items per page