Soft Technology

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Apple Clips is quickly becoming one of my favourite creative apps to use in class. Recently with Year 4, we have been using it to explore our teeth and how they differ to other animals. I love how creative my pupils are with it and how it helps them demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a fun and engaging way. Check out some of their work here: For step-by-step tutorials for how to do this with your class, make sure you sign up and subscribe to MrPICT.com

Technology can be such a powerful tool to allow children to showcase their learning in creative ways. Especially for children who may not be able to articulate their ideas and learning as written text. Technology, such as the iPad, can remove these barriers allowing children to achieve. Recently, we have been using technology to allow children to document their problem solving in maths. A fantastic FREE app for this is Shadow Puppets Edu. Here was the problem set for the children: This is what the children produced through Shadow Puppets Edu. For step-by-step tutorials for how to do this with your class, make sure you sign up and subscribe to MrPICT.com

Click the image to view larger. Posting a little early as I'll be traveling home from Code.org Facilitator training on Sunday and wasn't sure if I'd get this posted! Enjoy!

TWTCON (Teach with Tech Conference) is an entirely online professional development experience for K-12 educators using technology in their classrooms. Teachers participate in a wide range of sessions all online that focus on your classroom teaching strategies with technology. BPS teachers, this event has been approved for 4 OPI renewal units and step up credit! In order to receive OPI renewal and/or step-up credit, please complete the following steps: Register for a premium TWTCON ticket ($10.95) at bit.ly/TWTCON19 Complete the BPS step-up request form Watch at least 9 of the videos (3 hours) Complete this reflection activity, which includes submitting a TWTCON Certificate of Completion You will receive 4 OPI renewal units  OPI forms will be distributed via interschool mail in August. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Wahoo! BPS teachers, you rock! Look at all of these classrooms promoting student voice, connecting families and tracking student growth through Seesaw learning journals. Way to go!

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