Lyn shared a programme called www.jibjab.com which has head shots of teachers superimposed on other bodies running around playing soccer. Fantastic fun for the children to use.
Annemarie suggested another fun website www.blabberize.com Good for children who need help with oral language. The children talk, but the sound comes out of a moving mouth (animal or people).
I had my second opportunity to use wireless. I was much more successful today!
Control panel, internet options, connections, LAN settings, replace the number with the supplier's numbers.
Important to write down the glenholme school numbers, before I put in the supplier's numbers, so that I can change the numbers back at the end of the session.
Press okay, then okay again. Right click on wireless on toolbar. View available wireless networks, click on the school who is providing wireless. Hit connect. Next go to internet explorer and type in www.google.com You will be asked for a username and password, this is supplied by the wireless school, type it in and I should be connected.
Lorraine ran the Literacy Alive Through eBooks
http://rellco.wikispaces.com/ then resources on left hand side of wiki, the books alive
This is an excellent literacy resource where the children can read stories interact with them, personalise stories, listen to and watch story videos.
Good tip: F11 displays a full screen view, type F11 again and it will revert back to the original screen
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
TeacherObservationsatGlenholmeandactivboardactivities
I have completed ICT observations in the Pohutukawa and Totara Teams, as well as Sue S. Still to observe Sheree and will do so in Term 3.
It was pleasing to see that the digital workstations and activboards are being used in the classrooms by the teachers and some of the students. A great start with the teachers, a lot of them coming out of their comfort zone to produce a lesson. Half of the observations actually had the children involved in using the equipment, which was good to see.
Movers and shakers: Lynda Vercoe produced a fabulous lesson using the digital camera to video the class and then upload it to the blog using her digital workstation. The children were involved with all the ICT equipment every step of the way.
Sue Schuler's children demonstrated that they are ICT savvy, telling the teacher which icons to press on the activboard to produce results. They are also knowledgeable with the computers and type in the username and passwords on their own to access reading and writing sites. Wow!
Deni is also using her activboard often and daily to implement her daily classroom programme. Great to see!
It was pleasing to see that the digital workstations and activboards are being used in the classrooms by the teachers and some of the students. A great start with the teachers, a lot of them coming out of their comfort zone to produce a lesson. Half of the observations actually had the children involved in using the equipment, which was good to see.
Movers and shakers: Lynda Vercoe produced a fabulous lesson using the digital camera to video the class and then upload it to the blog using her digital workstation. The children were involved with all the ICT equipment every step of the way.
Sue Schuler's children demonstrated that they are ICT savvy, telling the teacher which icons to press on the activboard to produce results. They are also knowledgeable with the computers and type in the username and passwords on their own to access reading and writing sites. Wow!
Deni is also using her activboard often and daily to implement her daily classroom programme. Great to see!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
ICTClusterMeetingMalfroySchool23June2010
ICT Lead Teacher Cluster Meeting – Malfroy School – 23 June 2010
Getting into wireless
1) Control panel
2) Internet connections
3) Internet options
4) Connections
5) LAN Settings
6) Take our wireless number out and replace with Malfroy’s wireless number
10.11.16.1 3128
7) Okay
8) Okay
9) Right click on wireless on the toolbar
10) View available wireless networks
11) Click on school
12) Type in the school’s password e.g. M4LFR0Y09
13) Type it in again
14) When trying to get on to the internet, type in username: guest and password: access (this will change from school to school.
Looking at Google Docs
Google docs in plain English video will show the value of Google docs.
Do I need a google account? No. You will need a google account though. While it is not necessary to have a gmail account, a gmail account can be very useful.
Getting into wireless
1) Control panel
2) Internet connections
3) Internet options
4) Connections
5) LAN Settings
6) Take our wireless number out and replace with Malfroy’s wireless number
10.11.16.1 3128
7) Okay
8) Okay
9) Right click on wireless on the toolbar
10) View available wireless networks
11) Click on school
12) Type in the school’s password e.g. M4LFR0Y09
13) Type it in again
14) When trying to get on to the internet, type in username: guest and password: access (this will change from school to school.
Looking at Google Docs
Google docs in plain English video will show the value of Google docs.
Do I need a google account? No. You will need a google account though. While it is not necessary to have a gmail account, a gmail account can be very useful.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
ActivboardTrainingSTMarys11Jun2010
Sue S and I attended more activboard training today at St Mary's School.
There was so much crammed into the day, some way above my head, but I did find out how to 'steal text' from other programmes than activinspire and place it directly on to a flipchart.
I also learnt how to use the webcam tool to take pictures online or in my documents and place on a flipchart. The ufo tool is excellent and I will show the children on Monday how to take pictures using this tool and cutting outlines of pictures to transfer to activinspire. The children will be able to use these tools to write stories and have pictures to enhance their written work.
I also learnt how to use the video screen tool which will be fantastic to use in so many different ways. I can record strategies and processes in maths, where it shows the pen writing the step by step process, so the children can play it should they need help with particular maths lessons. It will also be a great tool to use during the production in term 3, where the children can create their own stories and characters and makes the characters move and record their voices for each character.
I will give the class a lesson on the above on Monday morning.
The new browser tool is amazing and has so many activities and actions within it. So many things to use, but so little time to play with it. I will let the children fiddle with it and see what they come up with.
A worthwhile course to attend. I learnt so much and now need to teach the children how to use the tools.
There was so much crammed into the day, some way above my head, but I did find out how to 'steal text' from other programmes than activinspire and place it directly on to a flipchart.
I also learnt how to use the webcam tool to take pictures online or in my documents and place on a flipchart. The ufo tool is excellent and I will show the children on Monday how to take pictures using this tool and cutting outlines of pictures to transfer to activinspire. The children will be able to use these tools to write stories and have pictures to enhance their written work.
I also learnt how to use the video screen tool which will be fantastic to use in so many different ways. I can record strategies and processes in maths, where it shows the pen writing the step by step process, so the children can play it should they need help with particular maths lessons. It will also be a great tool to use during the production in term 3, where the children can create their own stories and characters and makes the characters move and record their voices for each character.
I will give the class a lesson on the above on Monday morning.
The new browser tool is amazing and has so many activities and actions within it. So many things to use, but so little time to play with it. I will let the children fiddle with it and see what they come up with.
A worthwhile course to attend. I learnt so much and now need to teach the children how to use the tools.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
ActivboardTrainingStMarys9thofJune2010
Today Deni, Sue and I attended Activboard Training at St Marys from 3.45 to 4.45pm.
Richard went over how to makes containers, the use of the clock, how to copy and transfer pictures from the internet to activinspire, how to use mathematical shapes, and how to download activities from Promethean Planet.
I asked Richard about my overhead projector shutting down. He seems to think that my bulb needs replacing. I need to jot down what actually happens, which lights are blinking, so Richard can identify the cause. He suggested if the orange light is blinking when it shuts off, then it is most likely the bulb. If this is the case, contact Karl.
I also asked him about how to get our activvotes up and running. He said we do need a hub key. Will need to ask Nancy if we can purchase one. Richard is happy to come in for approx half hour to an hour to set them up for us. He will email and let me know dates.
I hope to try the transferring of pictures and also taking pictures of children to place on the activboard. I will have a go at this tomorrow at school with the children.
Richard went over how to makes containers, the use of the clock, how to copy and transfer pictures from the internet to activinspire, how to use mathematical shapes, and how to download activities from Promethean Planet.
I asked Richard about my overhead projector shutting down. He seems to think that my bulb needs replacing. I need to jot down what actually happens, which lights are blinking, so Richard can identify the cause. He suggested if the orange light is blinking when it shuts off, then it is most likely the bulb. If this is the case, contact Karl.
I also asked him about how to get our activvotes up and running. He said we do need a hub key. Will need to ask Nancy if we can purchase one. Richard is happy to come in for approx half hour to an hour to set them up for us. He will email and let me know dates.
I hope to try the transferring of pictures and also taking pictures of children to place on the activboard. I will have a go at this tomorrow at school with the children.
ICTLeadTeacherMeetingRotoruaPrimary9thofJune2010
Today the cluster met with Lorraine Watchorn at Rotorua Primary School. Lorraine wanted to set up guidelines for meetings that we would have in the future. We all decided that we would start and end with a karakia.
Lorraine presented her minutes in Google.doc and is keen for us to begin using it. We will be having a session in the near future about how useful google.doc can be.
There was positive feedback from the cluster about the PD with Angus Macfarlane.
Lorraine shared her ICT journey with the cluster and then the rest of the cluster did the same. It was interesting hearing about the backgrounds and expertise of each person in the cluster. There was a lot of experience and skilled ICT teachers in our midst. I found out Annemarie spent her childhood years in Jamaica! I'll have to find out more!
Lorraine presented her minutes in Google.doc and is keen for us to begin using it. We will be having a session in the near future about how useful google.doc can be.
There was positive feedback from the cluster about the PD with Angus Macfarlane.
Lorraine shared her ICT journey with the cluster and then the rest of the cluster did the same. It was interesting hearing about the backgrounds and expertise of each person in the cluster. There was a lot of experience and skilled ICT teachers in our midst. I found out Annemarie spent her childhood years in Jamaica! I'll have to find out more!
AngusMcFarlanePD4Jun2010
Today all the ICT Clusters assembled at our school for professional development with Angus Macfarlane. Dr Macfarlane is a Professor in Maori Research at the University of Canterbury.
I really enjoyed the day because it was a timely reminder of what I should be doing to improve achievement with our Maori students, as well as reinforcing behaviour strategies that I could use in the classroom.
Angus covered: Culturally responsive pedagogies, Moair experiences of success, The educultural Wheel, The Hikairo Rationale and Angents of Change - Leadership in Educultural Communities.
Some of the ideas I took away from the day were:
To greet the children individually in the morning.
Let the children know you like being a teacher and love being with the kids.
Marking their work and giving feedback.
When disciplining a student, never say please, say thank you at the end of the request.
Don't just describe what you want the children to do, always manifest a model.
Share my own stories and life experiences with the children (I always do!)
Smile more, be humorous and add a lot more laughter. A warm smile is a human touch!
Make contact with parents of children who are doing well at school.
Encourage the children to set high goals - Where are our scientists and engineers?
The Hikairo Rationale is based on concepts about culturally responsive teaching and learning approaches by Angus Macfarlane.
Huakina Mai - Opening Doorways - greeting the children in the morning
Ihi -- Demonstrating Assertiveness - no nonsense is accepted, discipline handled in
an appropriate manner.
Kotahitanga - Establishing Inclusion - the teacher gets on with students, warm manner
humour, teaching practice makes connections with the real world
Awhinatia - Regulating Fluidity - transitions are smooth, uses proximity control
I Runga I te Manaaki - Engendering Care - showing fairness, gentle care
Rangatiratanga - Enhancing Meaning - asking thought provoking questions, insisting on
emphasis on thinking, critical thinking, providing feedback
Orangatanga - Maintaining Pulse - an atmospher where culture matters, relevance in
the curriculum and the pedagogies, offering choice
I really enjoyed the day because it was a timely reminder of what I should be doing to improve achievement with our Maori students, as well as reinforcing behaviour strategies that I could use in the classroom.
Angus covered: Culturally responsive pedagogies, Moair experiences of success, The educultural Wheel, The Hikairo Rationale and Angents of Change - Leadership in Educultural Communities.
Some of the ideas I took away from the day were:
To greet the children individually in the morning.
Let the children know you like being a teacher and love being with the kids.
Marking their work and giving feedback.
When disciplining a student, never say please, say thank you at the end of the request.
Don't just describe what you want the children to do, always manifest a model.
Share my own stories and life experiences with the children (I always do!)
Smile more, be humorous and add a lot more laughter. A warm smile is a human touch!
Make contact with parents of children who are doing well at school.
Encourage the children to set high goals - Where are our scientists and engineers?
The Hikairo Rationale is based on concepts about culturally responsive teaching and learning approaches by Angus Macfarlane.
Huakina Mai - Opening Doorways - greeting the children in the morning
Ihi -- Demonstrating Assertiveness - no nonsense is accepted, discipline handled in
an appropriate manner.
Kotahitanga - Establishing Inclusion - the teacher gets on with students, warm manner
humour, teaching practice makes connections with the real world
Awhinatia - Regulating Fluidity - transitions are smooth, uses proximity control
I Runga I te Manaaki - Engendering Care - showing fairness, gentle care
Rangatiratanga - Enhancing Meaning - asking thought provoking questions, insisting on
emphasis on thinking, critical thinking, providing feedback
Orangatanga - Maintaining Pulse - an atmospher where culture matters, relevance in
the curriculum and the pedagogies, offering choice
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