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Padlet as an e-portfolio
Technology

Padlet as an e-portfolio

Posted on: October 5, 2014January 8, 2015

With students completing many tasks online it is important to provide a platform for sharing this work. Padlet is a simple, effective and easy to use e-portfolio option. Padlet: […]

If they only knew…
Technology

If they only knew…

Posted on: September 11, 2014December 29, 2017

Task: It is 1810 and the locals are keen to find out what Australia has to offer beyond Sydney Cove. They are ready to explore. History tells us […]

Technology

STNL 2305

Posted on: September 9, 2014December 29, 2017

Inspired by schools in New Zealand (observed during a study tour in 2013) we introduced an in-school radio station. STNL 2305 broadcasts daily for 15 minutes over recess. […]

Storymaker
Technology

Storymaker

Posted on: September 9, 2014December 29, 2017

Working in groups of 6, students were given a set of 3 Stephen Michael King images. The group was required to agree on a general story line for […]

Trees – Visual Response
Technology

Trees – Visual Response

Posted on: August 29, 2014December 29, 2017

This term in Year 4 the students have been thinking about the environment – in particular ‘Trees’. We read A Forest by  Marc Martin and built vocabulary banks on […]

The Tea Room
Technology

The Tea Room

Posted on: August 28, 2014July 9, 2023

The Tea Room at Singleton Showground (NSW) is a place I visit every year. It is a place I can relax and catch-up with family and friends. A place that […]

Shouting Out About the Environment
Technology

Shouting Out About the Environment

Posted on: August 28, 2014December 29, 2017

Are you looking to bring technology and literature together in the classroom? After listening to Lester and Clyde by James Reece the kindergarten class created a word bank of […]

Flat Stanley
Technology

Flat Stanley

Posted on: August 7, 2014December 29, 2017

Children love this classic tale by Jeff Brown. I have been sharing this story with Year 2 and linking it to their classwork on transport. After listening to […]

Photoshop
Technology

Photoshop

Posted on: August 7, 2014December 29, 2017

A teacher was looking for an image that students could colour as part of Mary MacKillop Day celebrations (August 8). This image was found in “Saint Mary MacKilliop – Friend of […]

I’m a Dirty Dinosaur
Literature

I’m a Dirty Dinosaur

Posted on: July 28, 2014December 29, 2017

Sometimes the simple things are often the best. After sharing the Book Week nominated story I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian and Ann James Kindergarten students drew […]

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I am the Teacher Librarian at St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, NSW, Australia and a MIE Fellow. I hope you find my ideas and resources helpful....Lynette Barker

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