TeachingSagittarian
Sharing my experiences, thoughts & ideas
Elegant Themes
This is what I use I've been a fan and user of Elegant Theme's Divi theme for quite some time now. I wish that I had known about their massive Black Friday Deals BEFORE I signed up. So now I'm telling you - so you can take advantage of the huge savings on offer! If...
Creating Visuals with Canva
Our Classroom Expectations Poster; Created in Canva Canva's infographic template (see how many there are to get you started on the left). We used this template as a model for our own Science Unit on Climate Change. Canva is a brilliant online graphics program that has...
Microcredentials – New Way to Passion Learn
It's been heads down, tails up over at Eduro Learning as we put the finishing touches on our new Microcredential Pathways. We are launching them with some free PDF downloads, designed just for you! Microcredentials So what are microcredentials I hear you...
Learning to LattéArt
I've been watching (studying) the amazing and generous barista Dritan Alsela and his equally helpful assistant Mariette (?) via their videos (originally FBLive Events) to learn how to latté art. It's been fun (aka hilarious) posting my efforts on instagram to...
Understanding the Connected Classroom
What is a Connected Classroom? A connected classroom is a learning environment that is open to the outside world. It's where students are engaged in real-life authentic learning starting in their own classroom and extends to reach other global learners....
Are They Really Learning Playing Games Online?
You may or may not have heard of some online games like Minecraft, Scratch, FIFA, GTA, Call of Duty, Battlefield, Pokemon Go and other popular online games. There's two questions I get asked all the time. Is it bad for my child to game? What limits do you...
Staying Safe Online: Helping Your Child Build Good Digital Habits
I know we say it all the time, but it is true. Having open, honest (and regular) conversations with your kids is THE best way to help them build good digital habits when it comes to staying safe online. Technology in today's world allows for 24/7 access anytime,...
3 Habits for Managing Digital Devices
We know that our kids spend a lot of time online and often from multiple devices. From homework and listening to music to instant messaging friends and checking out the latest on social media, the reality is they're probably using a screen every day. Also, sometimes...
Part 2: Building Good Digital Habits
Inspired by Staying Safe Online: Helping Build Good Digital Habits & 3 Habits for Managing Digital Devices If you haven't already checked it out, over at Eduro Learning (sorry, shameless plug!) we've been putting together some quality content to help parents....
Connecting Students Through Blogging – 10 Tips
Connecting Students Through Blogging Part of the series: Teaching In A Connected Classroom (cross-posted for Eduro Learning) A great way to start connecting your students to each other and to others outside the classroom at the start of a new year is to...
Google Search Magic
I don't think I'll ever escape the wonderment and awe of using google to help create, fix or do something that you have absolutely no idea how to AND having it work! It's a real sense of achievement that you figured it out - but it wouldn't be possible...
I have Technology-Rich Classroom – Now What?
Simple, clear procedures have always worked for me for any kind of classroom management. Whether it be a technology-rich classroom filled with laptops (or whatever other devices you may have) or a classroom with hardly any technology. A classroom with...
Preparing For Learning – Part I
As I focus on documenting for learning I'm thinking about how I prepare for learning. In particular, preparation for professional development sessions with educators. I'm looking forward to working with MS and HS teachers in Malaysia for two days next week on...
Self-Reflection; A Realisation or Four
As I look at my growing list of draft posts (aka: best intentions upon self-reflection) I've come to the realisation that I've been talking the talk but not walking the walk lately! It's not that I haven't been learning, discovering, teaching and learning some more...
iPads and the SAMR Model
I recently had the privilege of working with teachers and assistants at a local school here in Two Rocks. It was part of an ongoing professional development plan for 2014. The staff were about to begin their learning journey with the SAMR model and their new 60+...
The K12 Online Conference 2013 Has Begun
If you're not already aware of it, the K12 Online Conference has begun for the 2013 year. It is organised every year by a committee of amazing people and contributed to by a set of more amazing peoples. This year's theme, Transforming Learning, will not...
Video Release for 10th Anniversary Tribute to “The Dot”
Thank you so much to the teachers and students who participated in the special 10th Anniversary "Dots Around the World" project. The Dot by Peter Reynolds is such an inspirational story (as are many of his stories!)but The Dot is one of my all time favourites....
CoETaIL Online Cohorts Beginning Soon!
Only 11 Spots Remain! Online Cohort starting on September 9th: Taught by Kim Cofino, this will be our first September start online cohort. There are only 11 spots left after pre-registration on the website. Be quick to grab one of these last remaining...
The Dot – Special 10th Anniversary Collaborative Project Tribute!
Update: Thank you to the teachers and students who participated in the special 10th Anniversary "Dots Around the World" project. Please be patient - some unforeseen technical difficulties have arisen - your dots have been received and the video is ready to upload -...
Cloud Storage
I've been storing my documents, files and photos online for a while now. My number one option is Dropbox. Just recently I signed up for 100MB of storage (at $US9.99 a month) to help me transfer my work laptop files to my home laptop files before having to hand in my...
Apps to Start the Year
It's almost the start of year for some so here's a few apps you might like to try whether you're a one iPad class, a 1:1 class or it's just you and your iPhone and a document camera. Love that there are ways to integrate great apps in your classroom regardless of...