Today’s post focuses on looking at news websites which are specifically focused on students. These sites could be used as independent reading activities, guided reading…
Category: Classroom
21 ways to use digital technology to get to know your students
Posted in Art, Classroom, iPads and Apps, Literacy, and Web tools
It is that time of year again (at least for Australia), where teachers start a new year. The research surrounding the importance of relationships and learning…
16 Tools to enable Interactive discussions and online quizzes
Posted in Classroom, Comprehension, Creating, General, Phonics, Spelling, and Teacher Resources
I have previously blogged about some of the online tools which can be used to create quizzes, or used as a facilitator of discussions. Many…
I stumbled across this in the app store today. Simple Machines by Tinybop allows students to experience how to create simple machines. It would be…
20 gaming apps to teach problem solving in classrooms
Posted in Classroom, iPads and Apps, Maths, Maths Apps, and Problem Solving
In the 21st century, it is vital that students learn to be innovative, develop logical reasoning and develop resilience and persistence to solve problems. Problem-solving…
Using children’s literature to teach philosophy
Posted in Classroom, Comprehension, Literacy, Reading, and Speaking and Listening
All which the school can or need do for pupils, so far as their minds are concerned…..is to develop the ability to think. (John Dewey…
Earth Hour: 28th March 8.30-9.30
Posted in Global Education, Humanities/ Topics, and Teacher Resources
Eath Hour: Lets make a difference, Turn off your lights for an hour. Earth hour can be used as a springboard for powerful action in…
Sploder: Create your own games
Posted in Classroom, Creating, and General Teacher Apps
I have previously written about the online version of sploder which allows you to create different games. This site is supported by an online community…
Sunsmart resources and ideas for first term
Posted in Classroom, General, Humanities Topics, and Humanities/ Topics
In Australia the students will be returning to school and it is always hot, hot, hot. The world health organistaion has recommended that sun safety…
Apps for EAL (English as a additional language) students
Posted in Classroom, EAL apps, iPads and Apps, Reading apps, and Speaking and Listening Apps
Today’s post has been written by the wonderful Amber McLeod. The provocation for this post came from a student who asked me what apps I…
Great video to explore the truthfulness of the internet
Posted in Classroom, infographics, Research and Readings, and Thoughts
A few weeks ago I wrote a post about the importance of teaching our students about website credibility, This is vital as we move into…
Teach 3D mathematical shapes through oragami, Apply Mathematics in real life situations: Explore Mahigon
Posted in Fractions, Maths, and Shape and Space
Mathigon is an excellent interactive website to explore maths. It has some fantastic resources. The ebook is amazing!!!!!!! The resources are all interactive, professionally presented…
21st Century Global Education: Part 2 Children’s Rights
Posted in Classroom, General Classroom Apps, Global Education, Humanities/ Topics, and Teacher Resources
Hi everyone, Last week I featured some of the tools which classrooms can use to connect to the global community. This connection enables students to…
21st Century Global Education: Part 1
Posted in Classroom, Global Education, Literacy, Speaking and Listening, Teacher Resources, and Web 2.0 tools
Our world is changing, it is becoming flatter and appears to be metaphorically shrinking. Technology has allowed us to communicate across borders and countries with…
My Research: iPads and Oral Language development: presented on Emaze
Posted in About Me, Literacy, Research and Readings, Teacher Resources, and Web 2.0 tools
I found this new amazing presentation tool Emaze, it is similar to Prezi (it zooms and pans), but in terms of creating a presentation I…