by dregan2 | May 15, 2008 | Uncategorized
Working closely alongside Murch with grade 4/5 I.T. We decided that the students needed custom avatars to individualise their blogs, and show everyone how fantastic and creative they are. The students were given a 15×15 cm square to measure and rule. The idea was...
by brittgow | May 14, 2008 | Uncategorized, Web 2.0
“Animoto” is another tool for uploading images and adding audio – this time with a range of tunes to create funky short videos. You can create 30 second videos and choose a music style to match, or register as an educator and have three months...
by heatherblakey | May 12, 2008 | Uncategorized
While I was working in Horsham and the Wimmera I did have a little time to relax. Judy and Kristy, from Horsham West Primary took me to the local coffee shop that provides paper and crayons and I sipped hot chocolate and drew them. It is all a part of showing just how...
by skoenig | May 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone, I’m a new member to this Global Teacher blog. Enjoying a professional learning day at Horsham West P.S, at the moment we are extending our skills with blogging. Thanks to Heather for travelling up here for the day! Worthwhile. Everything in...
by dregan2 | May 5, 2008 | Arts
Pollen (c) author, 2008 Ok, so now the image is on your first page when You is clicked. Actually click the image and you will be sent to the page that only the single image is on. Like this: If you run your mouse/cursor over the title above the image a beige...
by brittgow | May 1, 2008 | Uncategorized, Web 2.0
I’ve just started using a great new tool for student learning, revision and assessment. It’s called “Voicethread” and it allows registered users unlimited free use for educational purposes. You can quickly and easily upload images (either from...
by dregan2 | Apr 29, 2008 | Arts
Swim Carnival (Hawkesdale College P12, 2007) (c) Flickr is one of my favorite websites on the net. It has taken my personal interests in vintage camera, digital and film photography and pushed it to new levels that I didnt even dream existed. But it is more than a...
by heatherblakey | Apr 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
We think this is a great way to communicate with our parents overseas. I think this is a great way to talk about books. Let’s watch what our students cook at home. Sharing science resources with other teachers. Communicate with our sister school students and...
by dregan2 | Apr 23, 2008 | Arts
The grade ones recently learnt about printmaking with their teacher Trish. The results were so very beautiful I decided to put the work up here for all to see. The blocks were made by drawing on a type of foam very similar to meat try foam. The colour was rolled on...
by brittgow | Apr 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
This month’s challenge is to create a container for easter eggs from an A4 sized piece of paper. The student who creates the container with the largest volume wins all the easter eggs that fit inside it. You may only use 1 sheet of A4 paper and staples or sticky tape...
