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  • From: Karen Melhuish <karen.melhuish AT learningmedia.co.nz>
  • To: ictenglish AT mailinglist.tki.org.nz
  • Subject: Re: Last week on on ICTs in English
  • Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 14:49:04 +1200

Hi all,

I like the way SCC English Dept are using podcasts to support their senior students during revision. Great for reviewing information, for those who prefer to listen rather than read, for revising while jogging (only joking!) or on the train....The podcasts here are for King Lear:
http://www.sccenglish.ie/2010/05/king-lear-revision-podcasts.html

Of course, these are teacher-generated but there is no reason why students couldn't podcast notes etc. too.

I reviewed this (Irish) department's blog in the most recent NZATE journal - the way they use their blog to present, showcase, share and connect is pretty impressive.


Cheers
Karen

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On 10/05/2010, at 10:16 AM, Amos Claire wrote:

Morning all,

Last week on the ICTs in English forum.

I posted a link to Book Raps from NSW, there was an update from Fiona about the Digital Literacy across the Curriculum handbook from FutureLab and the integration of EtherPad into Google Docs and there was a message from Karen about NZ Scratch Day 2010. See below for details.

Still very keen to hear about your experimentations with ICTs in the classroom and would love to hear about any great blogs or websites you are reading/viewing!!!

Book Raps
From the State of New South Wales Department of Education and Training: A rap or book rap is an exciting teaching and learning adventure. A blog is used to host weekly discussion points in response to a text (books, films, websites), topic or event, stimulate classroom activities, and provide opportunities for teachers and students to share responses and ideas with other schools.

Each rap features support material you can integrate into a teaching unit. This support material addresses relevant syllabus outcomes and includes collaboratively planned lesson ideas including teaching strategies, proformas for use by students, and other resources, such as special guests available online, resources for use with IWBs, and WebQuests.
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/raps/index.htm

Digital literacy across the curriculum
Available for download this handbook is aimed at educational practitioners and school leaders in both primary and secondary schools who are interested in creative and critical uses of technology in the classroom. From FutureLab, the handbook is supported by case studies of digital literacy in practice and video case studies.
http://tinyurl.com/y65qwqv <http://tinyurl.com/y65qwqv>

Haere Ra EtherPad
If you use Google Docs you may have noticed the improved response to editing. This is because Google have integrated the EtherPad technology into their software. This is great for Google Doc users but also means no more EtherPad. Never fear... the Internet being the place it is there are a number of options for those of us who enjoy the flexibility of EtherPad when collaborating. I have collated a list of EtherPad alternatives here.
http://delicious.com/f.grant/etherpad_clones <http://delicious.com/f.grant/etherpad_clones>

NZ Scratch Day 2010
Free Educational Event: 22nd May 2010, Wellington CBD

"Scratch" is a young people's animation and programming tool developed by MIT's
Media Lab in the USA. It has a half-million followers, mostly young people
from 6 to 16. The majority of users are in their early-teens.

In addition to learning abut visual language through animation and fundamental programming in a
very easy manner, the children learn to develop skills to, for example, narrate, design, collaborate, and relate socially
online. There is a great community of "Scratchers" in the Wellington region.

"NZ Scratch Day" will happen this month on Saturday 22nd May, in the
afternoon, to coincide with other events around the world. This NZ
event is hosted by Learning Media in the Wellington CBD. Open to all
but especially young people from six years old to early teens - come along and
see how Scratch communities work, how Scratch helps teachers and
parents, and see some great innovative projects by some very creative
children!

Details are on the Scratch Day website -
http://day.scratch.mit.edu/event/236

All the best for Week 4!

Claire
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Claire Amos
Facilitator: ICTs in English community
www.englishonline.tki.org.nz

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