http://quietcordial.edublogs.org More than just your average blog! Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:25:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This video has been made using Imovie. I am beginning to really enjoy using Imovie to make clips for the students to enjoy. This is the first of hopefully a few for a unit of work on Products and services. The aim is for the children to determine which clips ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/07/01/products-and-services/ Check out Soupy Sounds for a sample of some creative and fun songs to teach Early Stage 1 students in the classroom. I have used some songs in practicum and they work superbly. http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/learning-sounds-through-song/ I have a friend who is a singer, songwriter and Primary School teacher who has produced some clever songs that help children learn sounds through songs. I would recommend you have a listen to Soupy Sounds and give them a try in the classroom. I taught some to Kindergarten and ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/music-resource-for-learning-sounds/ This is just a quick post to say thankyou to all of my friends in the blogosphere for your thoughtful and informative contributions over the last couple of weeks. It has been a great learning experience sharing our ideas in our blogs. It has certainly opened my eyes to the ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/03/06/thankyou/ I have just watched a news report posted on Stephen's blog. I have previously heard Michael Cowling talking about using technology with his students and though I have some reservations, it is very encouraging to see male students engaged in literacy learning. I know from a personal point of view ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/03/05/using-mobile-technologies-in-the-classroom/ I have just watched a short YouTube video on Emma's blog page that sends a powerful message about the need for teachers to use technology with their students. The video contains a range of research based statistics as a rationale for providing a range of learning experiences for students that ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/03/05/catering-lessons-to-digital-learners/ The connected learning awards are held annually to encourage the integration of ICT's in the classroom. Children can enter into a variety of categories such as; digital stories, greeting card design, short film, digital art, web design and learning resource. I recommend you have a look at some past winners ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/connected-learning-awards/ I have been watching a few videos on teacher tube, looking at the possibilities for creating a claymation project with primary students. This brief video gives a run down of what is required to get started as well as looking at the animation styles you may like to use. I ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/02/29/claymation/ I had a bit of a laugh when I read the cartoon posted on Linda's page. I had a similar situation at my practicum school yesterday when I was listening to students read in a reading group. The word 'walkman' was used in the story and the child reading was ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/02/25/keeping-up-with-technology-change/ In response to a posting by Amy on the benefits of teachers sharing resources and ideas, I thought it would be appropriate to share some links I found whilst doing some research into podcasting. I have found a school in the United States that have embraced technology with students producing ... http://quietcordial.edublogs.org/2008/02/25/radio-willow-web/