The idea is that teachers will have Skype on during class time so that students can access experts during class time with questions and possibly have experts review their work.
This is an additional resource for the Problem Based Learning Approach we are taking at Oskayak High School in Saskatoon. The students take charge of their own learning and we have found they students really appreciate having experts (outside of their own teachers) to talk to .
If you are interested, know of anyone who would be interested or want to work on building a collaborative group please send me a comment or email me: kbok28@gmail.com
Overview:
1. Introduction
2. Examples of Engaging Students (Problem/Inquiry/Project Based Learning)
a. Connecting Canadian Kids to the World: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ar6/
b. Weather: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/weatherproject/
c. Bio-Resource Management 20: http://onestop.gscs.sk.ca
d. Travel Blogging: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/bernardtravelfour/
3. Overview of Free Documenting/Engaging Learner Programs
4. Overview of Resources From SCCS Free to Use
5. Overview of Hardware
6. Questions
Free and great programs or websites to use for documenting and engaging learners.
Microsoft Based Partners in Learning Teacher Toolkit
- Photosynth: Create 3-D experiences from multiple images. http://photosynth.net/
- Songsmith: Musical accompaniment to match your singing voice. http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/
- Example (Cougar Song)
- WorldWide Telescope: Virtual telescope using the Hubble and more. http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/
- Digital literacy curriculum: Classroom-ready digital-rights curriculum.
- Kodu: A (free) new visual programming language made specifically for creating games (runs on xbox also) http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/kodu/
- Microsoft Photostory 3: Create slideshows using your digital photos. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=92755126-a008-49b3-b3f4-6f33852af9c1
- Dream Spark provides professional-level developer and design tools to students and educators around the world at no charge: https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx
- Microsoft Moviemaker - Moviemaker is on all Windows based computers. You can use this program to merge movies, pictures and audio to create a video.
http://edu.glogster.com/
http://www.wordle.net/
Free SCCS Resources
Blogs websites that are easy to update. If you can type and send an email, you can update your blog..
To register for a free blog go to http://www.scs.sk.ca/cyber under the Registration tab click on Blogs.
Examples:
- I love Smart Boards Blog: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards
- Elementary School Math Blog: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/sproat/
- Teachers Love Smart Boards: http://www.teacherslovesmartboards.com/
This site is organized by grade level, subject area and curricular indicators and outcomes. If you are looking for resources specific to what you are teaching, this site is for you. Please note: this site is constantly being updated, added to and checked to make sure the content suits your needs.
To access the site go to http://blog.scs.sk.ca/resources
Cyber Planets are essentially Learning Communities for students in grades 2-8. Cyber Planets are housed in the secure online learning platform Web CT. Cyber Planets are web based and can be accessed with a valid username and password from any computer connected to the internet. Presently, Cyber Planets are being used by classrooms teachers as an "Online Classroom", whereby only students in that particular classroom can log into their Cyber Planet.
The Cyber Planets include secure e-mail, chatrooms, bulletin boards and calendars that can all be monitored by the classroom teacher.
To Register go to: http://www.scs.sk.ca/cyber and under the Registration tab click Cyber Planets
By taking the on-line courses developed by SCCS teachers and using them in a face to face classroom, you have what is called a hybrid course. The courses can support or be used as the actual course in a face to face classroom. The courses designed in cyber school can be used free of charge by the teaching staff of the Saskatoon Catholic System.
Available Courses: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/generalinfo/course_list/
To Register go to: http://www.scs.sk.ca/cyber and under the Registration tab click Cyber Planets
Hardware:
1. Mp3 Players - Audio Books, Voice Recording & Music - $25 + up
2. Ipod/Ipod touch - Audio Books, Educational Apps, Video Recording, Pictures & voice recording - $250 + up
3. IPAD - Audio Books, Educational Apps, Video Playback, Pictures, Voice Recording, Internet, Larger Size - $600 + up
4. Web Cam - Video Classroom activities, Audio/ Voice Recording, Pictures - $25 + up
5. Flip Cam - High Definition Video, Images, Voice Recording, Easy to use. - $179 =+ up
6. Digital Camera- Pictures & Video - $150 + up
7. Netbook - Smaller Computer, speed is ok, can run most programs, built in web cams, speakers, microphone, light weight, price is right - $200
Contact Info:
Kelli Boklaschuk
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Consultant- Learning Services
kboklaschuk@gscs.sk.ca
306-659-8166
Education - explore - cultural and educational films and photos
The Original Bloons - NinjaKiwi
Calendar Club - Home Page
UMapper / GeoDart Game
Why Glogster EDU?
For Educators:
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A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learner's excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun.
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A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners.
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A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities.
For Learners:
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A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects.
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A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner's knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner's desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.
Glogster - Poster Yourself | Text, Images, Music and Video
CSI: The Experience - Web Adventures
