ICTs and Pedagogy

Graphic organisers for use in the classroom

THis is really interesting. Children will learn about Supreme Court through this website. 

great site for current social and political dialogues

connecting with international students, while maintaining conversation and interaction

The following are two youtube clips I used during my Professional Experience for a Prep class to taech then their daysof the Week. Found it very effective. Kids enjoyed it loved joinging in not just singing but dancing as well. Hope they are useful for you to! Days of The Week Song For Kids- DreamEnglishKids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36n93jvjkDs Days of the Week Rap Back- Jack Hartmann song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BATdBYIXF1Q

An overview of some of the extra features Google provides for searching.   Like limiting a search to a particular site e.g.      "site:usq.edu.au uconnect"

An EDC3100 does a bit of digging and discovers that Outlook 2010 (his existing mail program) can already act as a RSS reader (though I wonder if it's as full featured) and that there are other feed readers you can install on your computer

Interesting article on how apps are being trailed in classrooms in 2013. Five apps are recommended and I have had positive experiences with Edmodo in particular as it is being used by my sons teachers.

Thanks you for posting this! I found it really helpful and interesting. Must just buy some of those apps now!

Thanks Taylor. I saw some of your suggestions too and am adding your Brain pop resource to my tool belt. I have seen this used in classrooms- very effective on smart boards especially for visual and kinaesthetic learners. I saw Brain pop used for a Unit on 'tall buildings'. The explanations, quiz, printout and games were a very engaging part of the lesson.

I starting following Rachel this week. Although Rachel lives in Hervey Bay and I live in Toowoomba, we have created a professional network for sharing information.

An online version of the TPACK game.