Lesson ideas – using PicCollage
PicCollage was a great app find, with lots of potential uses. A simple but effective way to combine text and images. There are a number of frames and stickers available, and sharing back to the camera...
View ArticleLesson Idea – Using Tellagami to produce a news report
Firstly, here’s an example of some of the writing produced, inspired by Epic Citadel. I was really pleased with the overall result! The next stage in the process was to describe the ‘Problem’ aspect of...
View ArticleApp Review – Bitsboard
Spelling is currently a big focus in our school, and I’ve found a number of apps for practising spelling. However, none have been quite so easily personalisable as Bitsboard. This free app is...
View ArticleLesson idea – using Titan Pad for collaborative writing
Collaborative writing has been easy to do using Google Docs for a while now, but here’s an alternative! TitanPad allows a teacher to create their own working space, where new documents can be set up...
View ArticleLesson idea – using Strip Designer to show inference skills
We’ve been using picture books in school with older children for a few years now. For my lower ability Year 4 set they are ideal for developing skills linked to inference and author intent etc, before...
View ArticleLesson idea – QR Code Tour of The Titanic
I’ve seen lots of blog posts and tweets about QR code hunts in schools, and have been itching to try one out. However, I was waiting until I had a real purpose for doing one; something which would...
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