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Google Research Tool for ideas, information, richer vocabulary and graphics to assist writers
Last updated by Jill Hammonds Comments (5)Google Docs and Google Slides (aka Google Presentation) has a research tool where students can get ideas to assist them in their writing - particularly non-fiction writing as part of their studies. This provides a great scaffold for those...-
Making your own eBooks
Last updated by Jill Hammonds Comments (2)There are many web 2.0 tools and apps available for making eBooks. Working online with Storyjumper suitable for all browsers, but not available for making eBooks on iPads, although can be viewed on them. Check out this one by clicking on the... -
Blended eLiteracy - Examples from Teachers
Last updated by Jill Hammonds Comments (8)Bridget Harrison's class at Kimi Ora Community School in Hastings is 100% Māori and Pasifika students with many having English as a second language. In this clip she shares the difference using digital stories has made to her AsTTle writing data.... -
Classroom Videos of writing in action with Jill Hammonds
Last updated by Jill HammondsUsing Keynote (or Powerpoint) in the classroom with Year 5 & 6students at Ashhurst Primary to engage them in the writing process. Debriefing with the teachers: Writing e-Books with Storybird - A session with Year 3 & 4 students from... -
Using Keynote, Powerpoint or Google Slides/Presentation to make non linear presentations in writing
Last updated by Jill Hammonds Comments (2)Keynote, Powerpoint and Google Slides/Presentation don't just have to be used for making presentations. They are great tools to engage reluctant writers - they see themselves as making a slideshow rather than "doing writing" and that... -
The Machine is Us/ing Us
Last updated by Jill HammondsMichael Wesch video about how our use of the web is developing the web further. -
e-Literacy - Becoming literate through e-Learning
Last updated by Jill HammondsSome presentations that might offer some ways of working with students in the 21st century (that's now by the way!) Literacy National Standards - Getting Creative from CORE Education Slideshare of Powerpoint Presentation from... -
Using Newspapers in Education
Last updated by Jill HammondsNewspapers in Education have a Kidzone which has some great newspaper activities that you could use as part of your reading and writing programmes. Check out http://www.nieonline.co.nz/ When setting up the Shakeupschool Wiki for... -
What is the impact of the digital world on student literacy?
Last updated by Jill HammondsMany have been heard to say that computers dumb down standards of literacy. Is this a fair call? In my experience I would have to say no. Students will write to the context and therefore 'txt' language will be just that, but there is... -
Using "more" of Google search to aid reading and research
Last updated by Jill HammondsDid you know about all the features of Google search, or are you just a front pager? Unfortunately since my last update, more of the features seem to have disappeared - they have hidden the advanced search button in the cog tool, but still...
Blended e-Learning Literacy
A community for all those interested in raising student achievement in literacy through the use of relevant e-Learning tools.