Fiona Beal introduces herself as a passionate educator who uses technology and her personal learning network (PLN) for professional development. She recommends teachers start a PLN by joining sites like Google Reader, Twitter, educational networks, and creating a classroom or personal blog. Maintaining a PLN takes ongoing effort but provides access to global resources and communities to support growth as a 21st century educator.
We are living in the social media age where it is easier than ever to create projects and work with other classes in othr parts of the world. This slideshare shows applications that enhance workinwith others, and also how to find global partners to work with.
We are living in the social media age where it is easier than ever to create projects and work with other classes in othr parts of the world. This slideshare shows applications that enhance workinwith others, and also how to find global partners to work with.
Using Web 2 0 Tools To "Enliven" Projects Nov 20Anna Koval
anna koval (me) and marie slim presented this at the 2009 california school library association conference. =)
for a hyperlinked, clickable version, please go to: http://bit.ly/5MSlsv
Using Web 2 0 Tools To "Enliven" Projects Nov 20Anna Koval
anna koval (me) and marie slim presented this at the 2009 california school library association conference. =)
for a hyperlinked, clickable version, please go to: http://bit.ly/5MSlsv
Connecting your classroom to other classrooms in the world need not be overwhelming. Learn the seven steps to successfully, safely connect your classroom in meaningful ways that will enhance your curriculum and excite your students.
NOTE: This presentation includes many photos I purchased from istock photo and thus, download and redistribution is not allowed. You can run it from here, however, full screen on your computer!
Connecting Classrooms through Global Projects and Project Based LearningKim Caise
This session featured ways to use web conferencing, gamification and mystery adventure quests to connect with other classrooms synchronously and asychronously around the globe.
Using Web 2.0 Tools to Create a Professional Learning EnvironmentJulie Lindsay
Every professional educator needs online spaces for portfolio development and fostering interaction and collaboration. This presentation will look at online tools that can be used to collate and present resources, to invite community interaction and contributions and to use as a platform for personal expression. It will take the perspective of the educator who has needs for storage of ideas and tools, presentation of educational artefacts, collaboration and access to other educators online. Using freely available Web 2.0 tools every educator can develop a PLE to complement their educational objectives. This presentation is produced using established online resources including blogging, wiki development, social networking tools and podcasting.
For more information see: http://julielindsaylinks.pbwiki.com/
School Libraries in the Internet era: challenges, opportunities and experiencesDaniel Cassany
While (almost) every teacher and student have access to the Internet with all the information just some clicks away, libraries are still necessary and useful. The main issue today is not selecting, providing or efficiently organising the library stock, not even making a library catalogue. Now we must focus on libraries' user-learners, on analysing their needs, developing training programmes for them, and searching online (reliable, public, democratic) resources for every subject in the school curriculum. The librarian becomes a 'mediator' between the growing and diverse needs of students and teachers and the universe of available resources on the Net. Therefore, in this session I will introduce and explain a number of initiatives some Spanish and Latinamerican librarians and teachers have undertaken in this line.
Connecting your classroom to other classrooms in the world need not be overwhelming. Learn the seven steps to successfully, safely connect your classroom in meaningful ways that will enhance your curriculum and excite your students.
NOTE: Many photos included here are from istock photo and therefore, I do not have the license to allow download or distribution.
'ABC Learning' Create spelling videos using PowerPointFiona Beal
In this presentation, Mochudu Machaba will show us how learners can create vocabulary content using PowerPoint. She will domonstrate how learners can design PowerPoint videos to revise their language structure and help them improve their vocabulary. Visuals improve their memory to recall what they have learned and also help them understand words better by relating the vocabulary to pictures. In this lesson learners should come up with words and pictures to create their own spelling words. Learners will record themselves saying words and later coming up with sentences. In this way learners’ confidence is enhanced because they will create their own content. They can use either Sepedi or English. They will then rehearse what they have created and do creative writing as well.
How to integrate Augmented Reality successfully in your classroom by Ronelle ...Fiona Beal
This is the presentation that accompanied a webinar by Ronelle Klinck that I hosted. n this webinar, Ronelle demonstrated the steps to integrate Augmented Reality successfully in your classroom. Augmented Reality is a tool teachers can use to bring learning to life and make the learning experience an interactive adventure. Ronelle says, "I use AR to engage my learners, scaffold learning and flip my classroom. In this webinar I’ll share practical examples of how to integrate AR in your classroom."
With the Internet being so HUGE these days educators have to become master curators of content. A Learnist Board is a really useful way to curate and keep a record of the information that you need. I love using Diigo, Pinterest and Scoopit for curation purposes, but Learnist has its own unique properties that sets it apart as a useful way of collecting the sites you want to keep.
PowerPoint is not only a presentation application - following on from last week's webinar where 10 uses of PowerPoint are outlined, this Slideshare gives another 20+ uses of this amazing application
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
PD in your PJs
1. PD IN YOUR PJS
How do you ‘grow’
yourself?
By Fiona Beal
Fish Hoek Primary School
fionabeal@gmail.com
2. Introducing myself
• Web 2.0 ‘fanatic’ and passionate about
combining the curriculum with technology
• Have taught Grades 1 - 7 and am now Computer
teacher at Fishhoek Primary
• Life was revolutionised in 2009 by blogging and
discovering a whole educational community ‘out
there’
• Winner of Innovative Teacher 2009 in SA. A
winning place in Pan African Finals which enabled
participation the World Finals in Brazil
• Textbook writer
3. Web 2.0: Amazing free, easy to
use interactive programmes
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/
4. They start young these days...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_zzPBbXjWs
5. Digital natives vs digital
immigrants
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwKD-GuKkFc
6. Similar YouTube videos
• Vision of students today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o&NR=1
• Education today and tomorrow (Tom Woodward)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnh9q_cQcUE&feature=related
7. Things people are saying
Every teacher has the right to live in a cave.
However they do not have the right to drag
their students in with them…
9. Some statistics
*65,000 websites created every day.
*One website is bought out by a
company, and a similar one appear.
*Currently there are 535 600 web
tools, and more tomorrow….
15. Outcomes for this session
• To share my PLN (Personal Learning
Network strategy)
• To find out about yours!
• To get newcomers started on a
strategy.
16. What is a PLN?
Professional development for teachers can
now be a self-motivated, anywhere, anytime
event. The amount I learn each day often
astounds me and exhausts me! It is true that
the more you know, the more you realise you
don’t know!
(Kathleen McGleady on her Grade 2 blog)
22. Useful instructional blogs
There are a number of blogs that supply teachers with
excellent resources and ideas. I look at my list almost
daily.
• http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
• http://langwitches.org/blog/
• http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
• http://ilearntechnology.com/
• http://cffmv.blogspot.com
• http://theedublogger.com/
51. Wikis
http://www.wikispaces.com/
•Collaborative website
•Easy to set up – no HTML required
•You have to join to participate
•Anyone can edit text if they are a
member
52. A wonderful Google Earth resource wiki
http://www.teachinghacks.com/wiki/index.php?title=Google_Earth_101_for_Educators
53. Web 2.0 / 21st Century Tools
http://web20-21stcentury-tools.wikispaces.com
73. A new trend in
conferences
http://edublogs.org/2010/10/01/edublogs-weekly-review-edcamps-and-teach-meets-a-new-
kind-of-professional-development
EdCamps, mostly in the US, and Teach Meets,
mostly in the UK, are popping up all over as a
new type of collaborative conference. In fact,
they are often called an “unconference” as the
attendees are the presenters and the focus is on
the needs and wants of those attending.
82. The Big Green Monster
A collaborative story between three nations
http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/78942/The-green-monster
Danvan in South Africa
Part 1: Danvan in South Africa
Part 2: Alexis in Canada
Part 3: Eleonora and Martina in Argentina
84. The Locket and the Treasure Chest
http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/77717/The-Locket-and-the-Treasure-Chest
A collaborative story between two countries:
The locket
Part 1: Chemar, Katbut and Lynpea (in South Africa)
Part 2: Holger, Nico P. and Joaquin R. (in Argentina)
By Chemar, Katbut
90. Our School classroom blog project
http://graderfishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade1fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade2fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade3fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade4fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade5fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade6fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://grade7fishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
http://musicfishhoekprimary.blogspot.com
91. Posters
• New ways of doing projects
• How to use glogsters (online posters)
Argentina link:
http://www.sanandres.esc.edu.ar/olivosp/extra
net2009/6to/glogster6to/index.htm
102. 1. Join Google Reader
Use Google Reader to keep everything neatly together and subscribe to
blogs and wikis you think will help you to grow.
103. 2. Use a Bookmarking site
Use one or more bookmarking sites to keep track of and neatly file
the interesting websites you come across. Look at other teachers’
bookmarks and possibly even share yours
104. 3. Join Twitter
Use Twitter create a personal learning network (PLN) of people who
inspire you. Share ideas. Give and receive advice.
105. 4. Network with likeminded people
Talk to like-minded teachers in your community, or converse with teachers
around the world via Skype.
106. 5. Join a social networking site for teachers
Join a site such as Classroom 2 to keep in touch with global
perspectives. There are many other inspiring social networks to join.
107. 6. Find an educational Wiki site that interests you.
Find a wiki site such as Web 2.0 Guru where you can add to your learning.
108. 7. Participate in Online Conferences for educators.
Engage in online Professional Development and conferences such as the
Educators’ Guide to Innovation site. They usually let you know the schedule
via a weekly email.
109. 8. Subscribe to newsletters
Subscribe to articles such as Tech Tools for Teachers newsletters .You will
find many blogs etc have subscription signs for newsletters which then
come directly to your email
110. 9. Watch online tutorials
Watch a video on any topic you’re interested in. Try You Tube for a start.
There’s also School Tube and Teacher Tube. Many teachers have whole
channels with all their videos on them. http://www.youtube.com/user/LearnitN5
Another interesting group is the Common Craft videos
111. 10. Listen to podcasts on topics of interest
Listen to educational podcasts on any topic you’re interested in. Take a look
at Virtual Classroom , EdPod, or Ed Tech Crew,
112. 11. Create your own personal or Classroom Blog
Use Blogger.com or Edublogs.org to get started on this exciting journey.
Self-reflective writing and snippets about your classroom benefit you and
others.
113. 12. Join a challenge
http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/2011/05/10/free-tools-23-wikispaces/
114. 13. PLN yourself – a great wiki
http://suewaters.wikispaces.com/
115. Some dangers to watch
out for
*Can rob you of your time
*Can become all-consuming
116. Tips for maintaining a PLN
• Remember YOU make the choices
• Have a separate gmail.com account for all your
subscriptions
• Start small with just a few blog subscriptions
• Organise your folders in Google Reader. Perhaps you’ll
have FAVOURITES, ONCE A MONTH, OCCASIONALLY etc
• Skim over your subscriptions and pause on the ones of
interest.
• Limit your daily time (or it will take over your life)!
117. I love this PD in your PJs thing!!!!
Don’t you?