Sally talked about how Google maps can aid classroom learning through the use of ‘My Maps’ – individualising maps with icons which have tasks linked to them, allowing to track historical events for example and giving students access to plot their own maps and contribute to a whole class project/activity….
Andy spoke about how we can connect the analogue and digital world together through publishing (sharing student work with a wider audience) and celebrating what has been achieved. Can we capture the analogue world through a digital format? Scan their work and produce a digital format: Blockposters.com, Rasterbator, PosterIT Written stories, artwork can…
Tom spoke about how students can set their own learning outcomes through the teacher creating a Google Form and students responding, very quick and simple to set up – all working through real time which means students can watch updates happening right away on the class board (particularly useful for…
Andy introduced Stream2School (who have donated a kindle for a prize draw at Clevedon’s TeachMeet), which schools can install with the aim of ‘renting’ the software rather than purchasing it, reducing costs dramatically and encouraging innovation. The range of software is large and can be trialled by schools. www.stream2school.com
Chris explained how Twitter can used to promote independent learning with sixth formers, in and out of lesson. The idea is that students are using their own tools for learning purposes. The teacher sets up a school only account and discussions take place on learning related topics – hash tags…
Paolo described how the Battleship activity can be used as a starter and during peer/self assessment. A grid with numbers and headings is shown to class, students asked to choose a number and report on the combination. If correct they ‘win’ that number. A fun activity which students enjoy to…
Donna Hay introduced a range of tools which can be used as starters or small activities within the lesson. Visuwords – online graphical dictionary showing derivatives of keywords. A fantastic mindmap connection layout all linking to just one word. Solvr – a way of getting students to collaboratively solve problems….
Julia talked about class blogs using www.jogtheweb.com. The opportunity for students to have 24/7 access to the blog site and can add what they wish – however all content can be moderated. The website can also be used as a just for information blog – useful to record photos of…
Sally talked about how kindles have been used successfully within the classroom – use of PDFs and ability to search for key words, particularly useful for revising key facts in any subject. She told how they were easy to access and the students enjoyed using them. She also added that…
Mark welcomed everyone to Clevedon’s TeachMeet and thanked all who have contributed to the running of the evening.
Hi, I’m Amy and I am reporting live from Clevedon’s TeachMeet tonight!
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Wolf report as a tag cloud – size of words based on frequency of words in the document. http://www.tagxedo.com/art/fba0af79e7954a4e
I made a booklet recently for an INSET session I ran. If you’d like to check it out there are plenty of top sites reviewed and explained in the document. Find it here: http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=50091789&access_key=key-2nnaxu9ba894dn1z8akk&page=1&viewMode=list Note – thanks to @EdintheClouds the above is not downloadable from Scribd but you can get…
Have been checking out http://paper.li and wondered – why on earth am I not doing this?? So here it is! Check it out the full version here: http://paper.li/ICTEvangelist/1299282423
Mouse Mischief | Part One See the full gallery on Posterous Having been inspired on the Microsoft stand @ BETT by @innovativeteach and @chickensaltash and their use of Microsoft Mouse Mischief, I returned home inspired to increase the level of competition in my classroom. I have since purchased 20 wireless…
See the full gallery on Posterous Now this looks really good. I tried scanning the book nearest to where I was sat and it found it first time. The app appears to show either local prices based on your GPS or competitive online prices. It also picks up other info…
Part of what I try to do with my self-confessed ICT Evangelist role is to try and pass on some of the cool hints, tips, bits of info, gadgets, education technology, web 2.0 tools etc that I find on my virtual travels in the Internetland. One such find recently was…
Well, apart from this blog which will be updated regularly with thoughts, ponderings, news and ICT related things, I wanted to introduce you to the marvel that is Twitter. To be fair, most people have heard of Twitter – a way of following your favourite TV celebrity, music artist, politician,…
See the full gallery on Posterous This free app can help you record and manage your exam revision tied to all of your exam dates. And it is free. Well worth checking out. Just search for Bitesize app. Enjoy!
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