Goldies Teachers

Hi there. I managed to actually embed a lino wall into the blog (actually my wikispace for the children) so that you can actually click on and write on the sticky whilst it is embedded in the blog.... Have a go and it will make sense. :)

Here are the direct links to the sites we discussed today. piclits photos and images click drag and drop to use words provided by site click freestyle for adding own writing to image Gallery - gives examples of what others have written Prompt for writing, what does it remind you about, link to jottings etc bookshelf muse theasaurus Has emotions, settings, colours, shapes, textures STICKY NOTES primary wall no registering needed can colloborate (have many writing at the same time) by sharing exact link of wall not very big for lots of stickies lino wall wallwisher Examples of these sites in use.... Our play at primary wall Room 1's piclits. Room 1 primary wall . Jacqui Sharpe's wallwisher about christchurch earthquake and how to use as  a tool in the classroom. Find it here . Using lino wall for different purposes. Find them here.  Tom Barrett's slideshow about wall wisher in the classroom.

I had a quick play with GoAnimate as I may use it on Friday. It seems okay for kids and was recommended by Karla.  I think the Saturday Morning TV/or It's Happy Bunny sections are most suitable from the choices on the homepage.  I made an animation (I didn't get around to the final edit so it is a little strange!). I need to work on getting my character running the right direction!  It is set up like movie maker only easier to use. I wanted to have a go at embedding it on a blog so here goes my beginners trial... GoAnimate.com : Rescue from Dark Castle by ictgs Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com . It's free and fun! If you want to use ictgs, you can log in as room5@goldfields.school.nz  the password is the same as our intranet room logins. eg. room5  ***** Rachael

These are quick and easy to make as the are only one page of laminating.  Don't forget Leanne is there to help with laminating if you copy off what you want.  There are bags and blank dice in the maths room if you need them. The activities are from the parent handbook/families section on nz maths... Click on the links below... Four in a Row Multiplication Tennis Ball Multiplication Kiwi Multiplication Motocross Multiplication Rocket Multiplication Start Unknown Timez Attack Mult/Div is a game worth downloading onto classroom computers. If you have any problems I can help.  Go to Big Brains and click on downloads along the top of the page. If you are still working on Add/Sub try these... Make 10 Circus Double and Halves Froggo Monster-I-Scream Spider and the Fly Memory - Basic Facts to 20 Cover up Kiwi Have a look at the Families - Activities to do at Home for more ideas. Rachael

Thanks Karla for this great PL session today. I was inspired - though I not sure I get the 'forced perspective' thing yet but then I am a bit slow!! So here are the direct links to the information she showed us, stored on the e-central wiki.... There is heaps of great stuff here - for both teacher information and for showing children. Good luck with your photos and I hope some kids join the competition. Click on the photo... Photo Competition Teacher and Student Info[1] What did you think of the session? What is something new that you learnt? What will you (or have you) tried with your students??