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…
Virtually Invisible?
Age: 10+yrs Ease ***** Overview This lesson is a basic introduction to learners on using the internet appropriately. Some of the issues and processes have been simplified to aid understanding, but the general scenarios are accurate and realistic. Learners are exposed to the possible consequences of inappropriate behaviour whilst using the internet. Description Read the Full Article…
Virtual Library
Age: 8+yrs Ease **** Overview Shelfari is a great online multi-purpose resource. Firstly, learners compile a virtual library of all the books they have read, plan to read or are reading now. They can write reviews after reading their books and share these with other classes and/or schools that they add to their ‘Friends’ list. Full Article…
Village Quest
Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview: Pupils will learn how to generate and read a QR-code with a tablet or smartphone. They will learn how to find a location on a virtual map, how to get GPS-coordinates with Google Maps, share a document with Google maps and post an image on panoramio.com and link this to Full Article…
Toontastic!
Age: 7+yrs Ease **** Overview Through this activity, learners investigate writing in the comic book genre. They will learn how to use dialog to express their ideas and create fun and original story sequences. This is particularly good for investigating sequencing and plot. Description Ask the pupils to bring their favourite comic book to school. 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…