Rachel+-+Maungaraki

This is your space to put your goals for the use of ICT in teaching and learning. You can give everyone updates on how you are going throughout the year. At the end of the year, you can upload a short presentation showing the results of your work to this page. Have fun with this space!

Hi Suzie Really enjoying your workshop. One idea we have discussed is having an ICT person whose job is to do ICT with each class on a regular basis. My challenge so far this year is to introduce basic skills to a group with new children constantly starting. Like the idea of the quilt on Kidpix which would mean we wouldn't have to buy a new programme to introduce skills. I would also like a copy of matrix Intergrating ICT @ Pt. England School. Loved your book! Rachel

Hi Rachel, I'm glad you found the day useful (and of course that you liked the book! :-) Kidpix is a very versatile programme so it does lend itself to doing a variety of activities within it to develop skills as well as to fit in with the curriculum. It case you didn't spot the matrix, it is part of the Pt England junior strategy which can be downloaded from the Downloadable Resources page on the left. I hope things are not as full on as they were a little while ago - I did appreciate your viewpoint on the value of blogs and it is important to have those kinds of discussions. media type="custom" key="618943"Last term and this term I set up a class blog which has been enjoyed by children and parents. These activities tend to be one offs. Also included was a video from YouTube of Bob the Builder which the children performed for SkoolStars video. This was very successful and much enjoyed by children. I have had comments from parents on my blog. I have also done kidPix and PM readers, as mainly whole class activities. Rachel