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Tag Archives: technology
Google Portfolios model “Making the PYP Happen” and “ICT in the PYP”
“Schools have a responsibility to show evidence of student learning. Portfolios are one method of collecting and storing information that can be used to document and assess student progress and achievement.” – Making the PYP Happen “Learners’ awareness, use and … Continue reading
Posted in assessment, integration, PYP, PYP Attitudes, PYP Profile, technology
Tagged assessment, choice, expectations, portfolios, PYP, technology, units of inquiry
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Working with ConferApp
In January of 2013, I attended my 3rd 21st Century Learning Hong Kong conference. I attended a session with Jeff Dungan (@jdungan) on the Confer App. It looked like an effective and efficient tool to use in the classroom. I … Continue reading
Posted in apps, PYP, PYP Attitudes, PYP Profile, Reading, science, teaching, technology, writing
Tagged 21clhk, apps, assessment, differentiation, formative assessment, math, PD, technology, writing
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From edmodo to Google Groups
I have used and blogged about edmodo before as a learning space for literature discussions. Since our school has gone full speed ahead with Google Docs and Google Site Portfolios, I decided to try and use Google Groups this year instead of … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, technology, writing
Tagged Google, literature circle, reading, technology, writing
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Can we put that on the blog?
This year my Grade 3 team and I have implemented a combined blog for all 3 classes. We had a few parents who were unsure about the school hosting an open blog (no password) with their children’s faces and work … Continue reading
Posted in technology, unit of inquiry, writing
Tagged blog, fun, student interest, student voice, technology, units of inquiry, writing
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Book reviews with iMovie
This year my students and I were inspired by Mr. McGuire’s Book Talks. We enjoyed watching the students share their book recommendations so much that we decided to try our hand at making our own. This was also the students … Continue reading
Posted in integration, Reading, technology, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged fun, read aloud, reading, technology, writing
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Literature Circles Video by Fifth Grade Students
My fifth graders decided to direct and produce their own information video on literature circles. We were inspired by a video we watched regarding quality commenting from Langwitches Blog that you can view here. The class made up of 18 … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, technology, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged fun, literature circle, reading, student voice, technology, vocabulary, writing
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Student created screencast tutorials
Jing has been very helpful for teachers to take control of their own professional development. I know I have viewed several videos that were made by teachers using Jing in order to learn a new program or tool, the most recent … Continue reading
Posted in integration, PD, technology
Tagged Bitstrips, DoInk, fun, inquiry, Jing, peers, technology
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