February 28, 2010 in lesson ideas, Resources in the classroom, tools
Over the next couple of weeks as part of our Literacy work we will be creating our own newspapers, in paper and online. The following online tools are what I will use with my class and I hope will be of use to you too.
NB I have continued this post within the examples shown.
Newspaper Clipping Generator
January 25, 2010 in Myst, Resources in the classroom
Myst V - End of Ages
Over the next 2-3 weeks we will be strolling through ‘Stories set in Imaginary worlds‘, a unit of work from the Literacy Primary Framework. It suggests a range of activities including using digital media as well as ‘traditional’ books. Teachers are left with a choice – use the activities suggested, adapt the acitivities suggested or take the objectives and create your own activities. I’m going for the latter. Read the rest of this entry →
June 1, 2009 in Resources in the classroom
Over the past few weeks I have been using many tools in my class to help enhance my teaching and enthuse my class. I can safely say that it has been a complete success. From the ‘wow’ factor of Prezi for presentations to the exploration of a different world in Myst each has benifitted my teaching.
But have these tools achieved a similar desired effect in learning? I will use examples of my own pupils creative writing to help explain this.
