SCREENSHOTS

I have been using the Screenshot program MWSnap300 a lot lately. I recommend it if you are a PC user and can't live without using the shortcut keys of a Mac! I have added the link on the left side if you want to download it.

AMAZON WIDGETS

I have just been playing on the Amazon website and learning how to add a carousel widget to my Bookworm Wiki. I love it. So much fun. Check out the new page on my wiki:

http://bookwormwiki.wikispaces.com/James+and+the+Giant+Peach

PRESENTATION

Yay! I have just finished my PowerPoint to share at Staff Meeting and the Mini-Conference. I have made my PowerPoint into a quick 1 minute movie if you want to see it again.

STUDENT VOICE

This morning I conferenced with each of the students who were part of my Action Research to find out their opinion of our reading activities. Here are the results:

STAFF MEETING

I'm in the process of preparing to share my Action Research at Staff Meeting on Wednesday. It is a great way of reflecting by reading over what I have done and summarising it to share with others. It will also be a good practise before I present at the Mini Conference!

Podcasting Fun

I am having great fun this week teaching a group of children how to podcast. They are writing their own alternative fairytales then recording themselves using "Audacity". On Thursday, during our computer lab time, the children will create a picture using "Kidpix" to illustrate their story. I will then publish all their work onto the Bookworm Wiki. Jolly good ICT fun!!!

PS Just thinking that I need to purchase my own microphone. Will have to look into that in the holidays...

Presenting

I have agreed to present at the Mini-conference in November. I will get to share my Action Research with a group of 20 teachers. I think it will be great but I must admit I am a bit nervous - I have never presented before! Wish me luck!!!