Review + 2 is a thinking routine I love. I share information with the students – most often for this it is a video. They watch the video […]
Minecraft / Technology
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Crafting a lesson in Minecraft
Like many teachers, MinecraftEDU was a program that I watched my students play and enjoy yet I was reluctant to bring it into the classroom because of my limited crafting skills. I decided […]
Literature / Technology / Thinking
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Fact Question Answer
This year I am looking for ways to connect students to learning. Both Mark Treadwell and Rhonda Bondie speak of the importance of children connecting to their learning. […]
Minecraft / Technology
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That’s an Ocelot!
Last week in a room full of amazing Minecraft Mentors I received a fun prize from the awesome Dr Bron Stuckey – a Minecraft bobble head hanger! I […]
Technology
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Paint 3D
I am always amazed at how much the students (and teachers) love Paint 3D. To get the most out of the program visit the Paint 3D playlist of […]
Literature / Technology / Thinking
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Reimagine the Rubric
Inspired by Rhonda Bondie (All Learner’s Learning Every Day) I have changed how I use rubrics. At a conference earlier this year Rhonda spoke about the importance of […]
Thinking
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Focus on Strengths and Growth
This term I have given Year 6 a table clearly listing 5 Learning Intentions and relevant success criteria. When they achieve one of the criteria, and can provide me […]
Thinking
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Thinking Dispostions
A disposition is an enduring characteristic or trait that serves to motivate behaviour. Our disposition defines who we are. In 2005 at the conclusion of a 5 year project into cultivating thinking dispositions, Ron Ritchhart and his […]
Literature / Technology / Thinking
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Voices in the Park – What’s your point of view?
I have used this beautiful picture book by Anthony Browne with children from Year 1 to Year 6. It first came to my attention when my son had […]
Minecraft / Science / Technology
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The Power of Minecraft
Following a fun-filled term exploring energy forces using Minecraft we are starting to compile a portfolio of our projects. Stay tuned for more examples like this! ;