Another idea from the “Interesting Ways to…” teachers “Use Google Earth as an introduction to Shakespeare. Visit Stratford upon Avon and find the house that he was born in. Zoom over to the banks of the Thames, switch on the 3D building layer and load up the Globe Theatre model. Explore the inside structure of the theatre, with Full Article…
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You’ve Been Framed
Age: 10+yrs Ease * Overview This software is more sophisticated and is not specifically created for children. Having said that, it is not complicated and is well within the skills base of learners in the recommended age range. Description If you do not already have Windows Moviemaker on your computer, you will need Full Article…
The Music Maker
Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview Traditionally, teaching learners who do not play an instrument and cannot read music has been quite difficult (not to mention stressful!), especially when they are younger. Jamstudio software enables learners to compose without having to write a musical score, they compose by ear, or aurally, making decisions based on the Full Article…
Mini Musicians
Age: 7-10yrs Ease ***** Overview In this activity students will build their own musical instruments from waste materials and transmit their knowledge and understanding through sharing video tutorials and their own blog on the Internet. Description In this activity learners are encouraged to work both artistically and technologically by firstly creating musical instruments using waste Full Article…
Today’s reporter
Another idea from Belgium…Carine says it gives children a chance to reflect on the things that happened during a day and provides an opportunity for individuals to share their personal perspective on the different activities they have engaged in. It also helps children learn about how their day is structured. She adds “And it’s always great to Full Article…
Make your own nature colouring book
Let children use digital cameras to take some pictures of snails, beetles, butterflies or choose a picture e.g a butterfly on Google images. Turn it in to a colouring sheet using iphoto or picassa. (move the exposure, contrast and sharpness to max. Move saturation to minimum.) If necessary, take the image you have produced and Full Article…
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