ICT News
Greater Kengal Network of Small Schools
Issue 8 2nd September 2013
Contributions can include recommendations for apps, webtools, websites, Notebook ideas and tricks, student work samples etc.
Tools and sites shared at the Greater Kengal Videconference
Prezi
Contributed by Jess Guthrie
Two versions of The Nutcracker
Students were asked to rewrite a chapter of The Nutcraker, one in the style of the 1800s and one as a modern version.
Thinglink
ifaketext
This text generator can be used for students to show an understanding of the relationships between characters in a book.
Fakebook
This tool can be used for students to show their understanding of the character's characteristics and their relationships with other characters. It can also be used for real people as a biography.
Some great examples
http://www.classtools.net/main_area/fakebook/gallery/
Newspaper Generator
Smore
This online presentation tool can be used as a teaching tool or a tool for students to present their learning.
Susan Burke's lesson ideas
Free interactive lessons available.
Standard membesip $40 per year (access to over 50 lessons)
Premium membership $60 per year (access to all standard lessons, plus you can request 3 custom made lessons)
Susan Burke's facebook page
Into the Book
Strategies for teachers to teach the comprehension strategies.
Activites for students.
Contributed by Andrew Barnes