Age: 12-15 years In this lesson, centered in any practical activity implemented in the classroom, students must present their report through a vodcast. (Vodcast = podcast with video) 1. Gain Attention This time, after doing your practical work, you will try a different way of presenting the process and discussing the results: vodcasting. To complete Full Article…
Investigating and acting on local environmental problems
Age: 12-15 years In this lesson, centered on environment and sustainability, students must identify, discuss and act on environmental issues that exist in the school area or in the places where they live. The seriousness of the environmental issues affecting our society needs citizens that are well informed and empowered to take appropriate actions about Full Article…
Wordle Warm-up
Age: 6+yrs Ease ***** Overview We love this software! It’s so simple to use and the possibilities are endless! Here, we’ve outlined how to use it as a fun and quick lesson warm-up activity. Description Click ‘create’ on the Wordle homepage. Either type or cut and paste the focus text in the large white box. Full Article…
Publish Me.
Age: 8-12yrs Ease **** Tikatok is no longer available. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a new lesson plan using Picozine instead. Overview This software enables learners to publish their stories in book form. There are different levels of support offered so there is very little limit as to the age and Full Article…
Our 3D Classroom
8-11yrs Ease **** Overview: Photosynth is a powerful set of tools for capturing and viewing the world in 3D. You can share your creations with friends on social media sites, publish them to the web or embed them in your own blog or website. In this activity, learners create a 360˚ photograph of their classroom Full Article…
Getting Jiggy!
3+ yrs Ease ***** Overview: Jigsaw Planet is a flexible piece of software for creating online jigsaws. You can create jigsaws from photographs e.g. http://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=176b68751800 or from learners own drawings as outlined in this activity. Description: Learners draw a picture on Paint (or similar software) The simpler their drawing the easier the resulting jigsaw will Full Article…