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

  • Why not now?
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      The teacher thinking in a way that is new and exciting, and initiates further thinking and possibilities.
  • 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.
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      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.
  • Parents were calling in
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      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.
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  • I got so excited because I love writing stories with my friends — I love reading and writing,” said 8-year-old Zaria Gibbons
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ICTs in the Primary School Curriculum - Guidelines for teachers - 1 views

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    A lot of information that is directly related to EDC3100 course content. Also has many interesting website URLs.
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How to Ask a Question When You Want Technical Help - 0 views

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    Before you go to a forum or help desk with a computer problem, it is essential that you be prepared properly. How you ask your question or present your problem is key to obtaining help. Be sure to have all the facts about your problem lined up beforehand. You will simply waste your time (and the tech's) if you are vague about what your problem is. Here are 10 steps that will help.
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Tech Support Cheat Sheet - 0 views

shared by Richard Gerrand on 21 Feb 14 - No Cached
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    A tech support document to help people with tech problems, and who have limited ICT abilities; people like me.
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