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Matt Johnston

Things You Really Need to Learn ~ Stephen's Web - 0 views

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    "Guy Kawasaki last week wrote an item describing 'ten things you should learn this school year' in which readers were advised to learn how to write five sentence emails, create powerpoint slides, and survive boring meetings. It was, to my view, advice on how to be a business toady. My view is that people are worth more than that, that pleasing your boss should be the least of your concerns, and that genuine learning means something more than how to succeed in a business environment. But what should you learn? Your school will try to teach you facts, which you'll need to pass the test but which are otherwise useless. In passing you may learn some useful skills, like literacy, which you should cultivate. But Guy Kawasaki is right in at least this: schools won't teach you the things you really need to learn in order to be successful, either in business (whether or not you choose to live life as a toady) or in life. Here, then, is my list. This is, in my view, what you need to learn in order to be successful. Moreover, it is something you can start to learn this year, no matter what grade you're in, no matter how old you are. I could obviously write much more on each of these topics. But take this as a starting point, follow the suggestions, and learn the rest for yourself. And to educators, I ask, if you are not teaching these things in your classes, why are you not?"
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    Some very applicable skills for our pupils! An apt read for today.
Matt Johnston

Learn It In 5 - Home - 0 views

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    Learn it in 5 is a powerful library of how-to videos, produced by technology teachers, for the purpose of helping teachers and students create classroom strategies for today's 21st century's digital classroom. These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slide sharing and much more.
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    Very cool, quick ways to upskill! What is Web 2.0? Learn it in 5 minutes or less At Learn it in 5, you'll learn what is Web 2.0, and strategies for using Web 2.0 technology in the digital classroom - all in 5 minutes or less. Learn it in 5 is a powerful library of how-to videos, produced by technology teachers, for the purpose of helping teachers and students create classroom strategies for today's 21st century's digital classroom. These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slide sharing and much more.
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    What is Web 2.0? Learn it in 5 minutes or less At Learn it in 5, you'll learn what is Web 2.0, and strategies for using Web 2.0 technology in the digital classroom - all in 5 minutes or less. Learn it in 5 is a powerful library of how-to videos, produced by technology teachers, for the purpose of helping teachers and students create classroom strategies for today's 21st century's digital classroom. These step-by-step how-to videos walk teachers through Web 2.0 technology, demonstrating how to use Web 2.0 applications like blogs, social networks, podcasts, interactive videos, wikis, slide sharing and much more.
Matt Johnston

booksgoglobal - home - 0 views

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    "Welcome to the Books Go Global space! We will use this space to share and post our multimedia book reviews so that everyone can enjoy them! We will be using VoiceThread to create our reviews, but are open to using different tools as the year progresses and new tools are developed. Right now, this project is being conducted in English with fourth grade classes around the world, but we would love to open it up to other age ranges and languages over the course of the year. We are actively looking for more partners, so please feel free to sign up here! Once you've signed up, check out the teacher planning page to see how to get started."
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    4th grade Welcome to the Books Go Global space! We will use this space to share and post our multimedia book reviews so that everyone can enjoy them! We will be using VoiceThread to create our reviews, but are open to using different tools as the year progresses and new tools are developed. Right now, this project is being conducted in English with fourth grade classes around the world, but we would love to open it up to other age ranges and languages over the course of the year. We are actively looking for more partners, so please feel free to sign up here! Once you've signed up, check out the teacher planning page to see how to get started.
Matt Johnston

Teaching with Technology in the Middle: Diigo for Digital Writing Reflection - 0 views

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    "Assessment of how students meet these goals is done by the students themselves, as for each piece they publish they write a reflection where they identify and explain aspects of their piece that show the following: -evidence of themselves as thinkers -evidence of using revision to improve their writing -evidence of how they worked through challenges I love using this method as a way to assess my students' writing, which I was introduced to last summer at the UNC Charlotte Writing Project. It focuses students attention on their own process, encourages them to try new ideas and approaches, respects their diversity, and guides students in being better able to talk about their own thinking and learning. Up until today, I've been having my students complete this reflective/metacognitive assignment by responding to these directions on their own sheet of paper, which they then would turn in to me. But this morning while I was preparing my class for the day, it occurred to me that Diigo's web highlighter and sticky note tools would allow students to carry out that same assignment without paper. In addition, it would also take students less time to complete, let others read the reflections they wrote, and make it easier for me to access and assess their work. "
Matt Johnston

Rotorua East Lakes Learning Comm - Assessment - 0 views

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    "We can't change anyone else. We can only change ourselves." ~ unknown If we are continually doing the assesssing for our learners, how do they develop the skills as life long and independent learners? Where and how do students learn the skills to reflect, discern, to recognise achievement levels, to create and continue to the next learning step?"
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    We can't change anyone else. We can only change ourselves." ~ unknown If we are continually doing the assesssing for our learners, how do they develop the skills as life long and independent learners? Where and how do students learn the skills to reflect, discern, to recognise achievement levels, to create and continue to the next learning step?
Matt Johnston

Langwitches Blog » Blogging -Connecting Your Class to The World - 0 views

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    "Gone are the days, when you had to learn HTML code, know how to upload via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and create images in Photoshop in order to design a website. Nowadays, you can use a blog (platform) as an easy tool to create and update a website. Choose from thousands of template themes available online (for free) to have a well designed and good looking presence on the web. A blog platform makes it easy to update your classroom website by simply uploading one post after another."
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    Gone are the days, when you had to learn HTML code, know how to upload via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and create images in Photoshop in order to design a website. Nowadays, you can use a blog (platform) as an easy tool to create and update a website. Choose from thousands of template themes available online (for free) to have a well designed and good looking presence on the web. A blog platform makes it easy to update your classroom website by simply uploading one post after another.
Matt Johnston

isbtutorials - Word - 0 views

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    "Sometimes you just use Word to write or make a table or chart. Other times it just to ​make something like a sign or a paper. Some people might need Word to create a table or to write something for their jobs. Some people used Word by going in the program and just writing something and checking the size of the typing. Sometimes they need help and that why we have these tutorials!!! These tutorial helps you by showing you how to do something in Word like a table or change the header. I hope these tutorials help you to become better at doing Word. Here are the tutorials: "
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    Sometimes you just use Word to write or make a table or chart. Other times it just to ​make something like a sign or a paper. Some people might need Word to create a table or to write something for their jobs. Some people used Word by going in the program and just writing something and checking the size of the typing. Sometimes they need help and that why we have these tutorials!!! These tutorial helps you by showing you how to do something in Word like a table or change the header. I hope these tutorials help you to become better at doing Word. Here are the tutorials:
Matt Johnston

Rotorua East Lakes Learning Comm - Readings - 0 views

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    "What's the Point Of School? Click the link here to visit this page to view Prof Guy Claxton as he shares ideas on how schools and teaching need to change in order to prepare children to become powerful lifelong learners, with the capabilities to meet the challenges of a changing world."
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    What's the Point Of School? Click the link here to visit this page to view Prof Guy Claxton as he shares ideas on how schools and teaching need to change in order to prepare children to become powerful lifelong learners, with the capabilities to meet the challenges of a changing world.
Matt Johnston

isbtutorials - Publisher - 0 views

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    "On this page, you will find out about the basics of Publisher and how to use it. The software, Microsoft Publisher 2007 is a software that is Christina and I (Sophie) made tutorials on how to make a Greeting Card on Microsoft Publisher, which will also help with the basics since we both teach you about the toolbar, and hoow to make a greeting card at the same time. The toolbar will help you use other software's like Word, Excel, and more. Because since they are all Microsoft, they have the same basics."
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    On this page, you will find out about the basics of Publisher and how to use it. The software, Microsoft Publisher 2007 is a software that is Christina and I (Sophie) made tutorials on how to make a Greeting Card on Microsoft Publisher, which will also help with the basics since we both teach you about the toolbar, and hoow to make a greeting card at the same time. The toolbar will help you use other software's like Word, Excel, and more. Because since they are all Microsoft, they have the same basics.
Matt Johnston

iLearn Technology » Blog Archive » Extreme Speed Booking:Using Technology to ... - 0 views

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    What it is: What makes technology SO great is the way that it can make life (and teaching) more productive and fun. Over the years, I have found so many ways that technology can make reading more rewarding for both kids who love to read, and kids who dread reading. Today, I created an "Extreme Speed Booking" website for @michellek107′s class at Anastasis. I created the site quickly using Weebly, an awesome WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) website editor. Drag and drop website building is where it is at! The idea behind the site is to introduce students to a variety of books and form classroom book groups. How does Extreme Speed Booking work? A whole lot like speed dating. :) Students spend a little time with each book and then rate them accordingly with "I want to read more", "Interesting", "Not for me", or "I've already read". Students can also make a note of how interested they are in reading the book (maybe a 1-10 scale)? This process introduces students to a variety of books, genres and authors. Students may come across titles and authors they wouldn't otherwise find. It also helps teachers form classroom book groups that are of high-interest and investment to students because they had input.
Matt Johnston

isbtutorials - Digital Citizanship - 0 views

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    "Digital Citizenship is being respectful and responsible while on the internet. It can be when you are writing a blog post, or even when you are chatting on a social network. A lot of times when kids are on social networking, kids write mean stuff on the internet where everybody can see. It's easy to say things you don't want to say. It's also trying to keep away from "bad" people. They don't know you and you don't know them, and they might be looking at your page any minute. It's being careful and not sharing personal information such as last names, addresses, phone numbers, and so on to stay safe. These videos can show you how it's like."
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    Digital Citizenship is being respectful and responsible while on the internet. It can be when you are writing a blog post, or even when you are chatting on a social network. A lot of times when kids are on social networking, kids write mean stuff on the internet where everybody can see. It's easy to say things you don't want to say. It's also trying to keep away from "bad" people. They don't know you and you don't know them, and they might be looking at your page any minute. It's being careful and not sharing personal information such as last names, addresses, phone numbers, and so on to stay safe. These videos can show you how it's like.
Matt Johnston

25 Excellent Social Media Sites for Teachers - 0 views

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    "Are you a teacher who wants to increase collaboration and skill development to students? Teamwork can increase these skills, as students can learn how to communicate, cooperate and compromise on decisions together. What better way to teach these skills than through social media?"
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    Are you a teacher who wants to increase collaboration and skill development to students? Teamwork can increase these skills, as students can learn how to communicate, cooperate and compromise on decisions together. What better way to teach these skills than through social media?
Matt Johnston

Home (Becoming an eTeacher) - 0 views

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    "Who this course is for? * Any teacher who ever wanted a practical way to begin their eTeaching adventure but didn't know where to start. * Any teacher who thought it might be useful to have a website for their educational work. * Any teacher who is curious about how the Internet can be used to help their students."
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    Who this course is for? * Any teacher who ever wanted a practical way to begin their eTeaching adventure but didn't know where to start. * Any teacher who thought it might be useful to have a website for their educational work. * Any teacher who is curious about how the Internet can be used to help their students.
Matt Johnston

Rotorua East Lakes Learning Comm - From Pedagogy To Practice - 0 views

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    "How are we creating learning which is transformational? What role are ICT tools playing in achieving this? What Is 21st C Pedagogy? How Is It Different? These are all wonderful questions that are being asked. Understandings generated through such questions can only inform and improve our practice. "
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    How are we creating learning which is transformational? What role are ICT tools playing in achieving this? What Is 21st C Pedagogy? How Is It Different? These are all wonderful questions that are being asked. Understandings generated through such questions can only inform and improve our practice.
Matt Johnston

Science Classroom Strategies - 0 views

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    "The question that now resonates is: How can we use iPads and other tablets to effectively generate a dynamic learning environment for maximum engagement in rigorous instruction? Rigor has traditionally been equated with a mastery of the content and was only available to a select few. But there must be a transformation of this definition to include applicable skills in conjunction with content knowledge in order to effectively and efficiently respond to the dynamic world and changing circumstances we face (Bellanca & Brandt, 2010). This translates into understanding that rigor requires us to challenge students beyond their comfort zone emotionally, intellectually and academically."
Matt Johnston

Technology and Education | Box of Tricks - 0 views

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    "After having spent my previous post pondering and wondering about the dangers of committing all our work to The Cloud, I am pleased to announce I have returned to my old, more positive self - some might say returned to my senses! - and today I'd like to share with you how a group of four of my Year 10 students (14-15 year olds) collaborated online to produce a presentation for their GEP (General Education Programme) session today."
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    Sliderocket
Matt Johnston

The Best Free Science Games for Kids Online: Educational Fun for Everyone - 0 views

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    "Science Games Children have inquiring minds. They are always asking 'why' and are forever curious as to how things work. Science is a great way to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, but it has to be presented in a fun and easy to understand format. Games are undoubtedly one of the best mediums to do just that. The best online science games are engaging, educational and provide ongoing learning opportunities. The six that I have chosen for you today all meet, or exceed, this criteria and can be used with kids both young and old."
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    Good to add to your weebly.
Matt Johnston

2 Minute Moodles on Vimeo - 0 views

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    "This is a collection of 2 Minute Moodles - an attempt to simplify and show how to use a range of Moodle features to a busy teacher."
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    This is a collection of 2 Minute Moodles - an attempt to simplify and show how to use a range of Moodle features to a busy teacher.
Matt Johnston

Rotorua East Lakes Learning Comm - Learning To Learn - 0 views

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    "This video discusses multi-sensory approaches to teaching and learning. Presenters returned six months later to find out how teachers and pupils from Charing School near Ashford were inspired."
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    This video discusses multi-sensory approaches to teaching and learning. Presenters returned six months later to find out how teachers and pupils from Charing School near Ashford were inspired.
Matt Johnston

Tech Transformation - 0 views

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    Today I had my 3rd class of Pre-Kindergarteners. I decided today I would approach the whole lesson as a series of questions. Rather than explain to the students what they would be doing (my first approach) or model what they would be doing (my second approach), I tried to encourage them to explore the tools and when I noticed students who were not using different colours I asked them: "Do you know how to change the colour of the lines?" If the answer was yes, I let them get on with it assuming they would change colour if they wanted to. If the answer was no I asked, "Do you want to know how to change the colour of the lines?", if the answer was no I let them continue in their own way, if the answer was yes I showed them how to do it. In the same way if I noticed students who were drawing lots of similar shapes I simply asked, "Do you know any other shapes?"
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