Sunday, November 30, 2008

ClassTool Templates

This is a great template to use for retelling of stories, assessment of understanding of any learning or digital story telling. It could also be used very successfully for collaborative story telling or showing sequencing of ideas. The possibilities are endless.

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ClassTools Templates - Free!

These are free class tools - no login, no sign up.
Here is an example.

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Creativity - Sir Ken Robinson

Leading system redesign- 16th National and 5th iNet Conference
26-28 November 2008, ICC Birmingham, UK.
This is the keynote presentation by Sir Ken Robinson. He talks about teaching practice, teaching and learning for 21st century learners and creativity.
Very well worth the listen.

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Friday, November 28, 2008

Quick slideshows and presentations.



This is really great because you don't have to upload to any other platform. It is just straight up onto the blog.
Click here to try it out.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Logos

This is a great site to use for making logos, backgrounds for websites and all sorts of other goodies. Check it out.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Building Powerful Learners

I came across this audio by Guy Claxton on Building Powerful Learners.
He talks about building reflective practice, developing emotional habits of mind, strengthening cognitive flexibility and encouraging social- collaborative action.
It is really worth a listen if you are passionate about teaching and learning in the 21st century and provides food for thought with regard to ones own teaching practice.
To listen to the audio click here.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Teaching in Australia

I have been teaching in Northern Queensland for eight months this year, working with a Year 4 class.
Take a look at our class website.
http://fantastic4mandd.wikispaces.com

Ideas for the start of the school year 2009

This is a great idea for developing your classroom treaty at the start of the year.

Our Classroom Agreements
View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: agreements students)