Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview This is a great activity for introducing new pupils to the school. Older pupils create an exciting treasure hunt for younger pupils using QR codes that contain clues. Description Discuss “What is an app?” This is an opportunity for pupils and teachers to discuss the function and purpose of apps 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…
Podcast to Parents
Age: 7+yrs Ease ** Overview Creating a podcast is much easier than you might think but it has many different applications. Here we’ve used it to develop literacy skills whilst also creating an opportunity to improve home-school links. The end product also has a practical application making it an useful and sustainable activity. Description If 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…
My First Movie
Age 10+ Ease *** Overview This software literally couldn’t be simpler to use, yet by the end of the lesson learners will have had a taste of producing, directing, scripting and casting their very own movie. It’s also easy to differentiate tasks, allowing higher ability learners to experiment with plot and continuity by adding 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…