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A Web of Tools to Inspire Vulnerable Students
This session will explore a variety of web tools that facilitate communication and collaboration with vulnerable students. This workshop will offer student samples, assignments and assessments that help engage at risk students. Applications will include some projects from Google’s suite and other websites, like simple surveys and slideshows, to reach struggling students. Resources: Christina’s resource …
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Classroom Blogging: Communicating Learning with the World!
What is a classroom blog and how can teachers effectively use blogging to make learning visual while building relationships with parents and a variety of learning partnerships, both locally and globally? In this “hands on” workshop , we explore how teachers can use blogging with students to make learning interactive, both in the classroom and …
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Student Blogging in Secondary Classes
Blogging can be a great way to support differentiated learning, assessment and inquiry in your classroom. Teachers can choose between running one class blog with many students contributing or having each student run their own blog. Blog posts can be text-based or include media created by students. By building connections to other educators, you can …
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Blogging as Digital Portfolios in the Primary Classroom
With advances in communication technology, it is much easier for teachers to empower emerging readers and writers to express themselves. Join in this exploration of iPad apps and online tools that will enable young students to read, write, comment, reflect and connect in digital spaces, while at the same time documenting their learning journey. This …
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Gaming for Literacy
Engaging vulnerable students in reading and writing can be a challenging experience for teachers. This session provides participants with hands-on experience using gaming in the language classroom with specific classroom learning opportunities shared. Participants are encouraged to “play along” on their computers or tablet devices while using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) to share, collaborate, and learn …