PWPS ICTeachology
Latest info, updates and teaching ideas
November 2013
Welcome to the new online newsletter about ICT information at Peakhurst West PS. This issue highlights the information presented at the ICT Show & Tell as well as looking at updates over the last month.
I will try and send out this newsletter monthly. Please email me any resources you would like to share.
Chris Haywood
Peakhurst West PS
ICT Show & Tell
Edmodo
Edmodo helps connect all learners with the people and resources needed to reach their full potential.
Neo K-12
Great resources shared by category including videos, quizzes and much more:
Goo.gl
Google's FREE website URL shortener. To combine multiple sites please read about fur.ly below:
AirServer
There are times when you need to show content to your class to engage your audience, using an iPad. With AirServer you can wirelessly beam your iPad display to your the projector, giving you the freedom to move around the class. See Mr Haywood if you want this in your classroom or get a trial download from here: http://www.airserver.com/
Fur.ly
Fur.ly is a URL shortening service that bundles multiple URLs together for easy sharing. It allows you to package multiple URLs together into a single URL dashboard. Registering removes the reCAPTCHA when submitting urls and Urls are then bound to your account: http://fur.ly/
Springboard into Comprehension
The school has purchased the Springboard into Comprehension series for K-6. All interactive resources can be found in StaffApps of the school network. There are also big books to compliment these resources for 4-6. Interactive resources include Digital Books, IWB Resources & Assessment, and Student Activities.
Microsoft OneNote
OneNote is a digital notebook for capturing, storing, and sharing all kinds of information. It can be saved on the network and allows multiple users to contribute all at once in real-time. Great for organising notes, collecting research or working together to compile info on a given topic.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software program that is part of the Microsoft Office package. PowerPoint is a great tool for presentations but can be also used to create digital texts. This is achieved by using actions to control the user interface.
Wishball
Challenge your understanding of place value in whole numbers and decimal fractions, from 0.001 to 9999. Either add or subtract numbers to reach a target number.
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Peakhurst West Public School
Peakhurst West Public School aims to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students in a caring environment.
Email: peakhurstw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.peakhurstw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Location: Ogilvy Street, Peakhurst, New South Wales, Australia
Phone: 9153 9767