Creating Storage Files

Today I learned how to create teacher files. I then learned how to drop my prep and post Empower assessment spread sheets , student reading goals created on pic collage and student assessment feedback videos into Ms. Brioux and Mrs. Kupers's files. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sometimes we just take pictures for fun! Happy Valentine's from the grade 2/3 class!

Google Classroom...why not?

This week in grade three we have begun to use google classroom during our writing block. We are going to be using Google classroom for our writing portfolio for term two, and perhaps for some more applications thoughtout the term. It can also be used to provide ongoing feedback in an electronic format. So far we are very engaged are looking forward to using Google Classroom thought the term.

Peer Feedback

The FDK students are busy learning about patterns. They used materials around the room to make ABB patterns. I took pictures of the patterns with the IPad and we viewed them on the Smartboard using Apple TV. The students were able to give their peers feedback on their patterns.

Using iPads to Explore Forces

We used our iPads to explore magnetic forces in our classroom and school. We found out some very interesting things and were surprised by some things that were and were not magnetic. Like the 'door frame' - magnetic....where the'door handle' was not magnetic? We thought the opposite would be true. Why is this so?.... Well we are going to find out! Here are some results from our investigations. Each group of students made a pic collage and we put them altogether to talk about our findings.

Pic Collage Posters

Students used the iPads to research information about their name. Then they used Pic Collage to create posters to display their findings. The posters only took us 1 hour of class time to make, and the students did great at following 'criteria' for an effectve poster.  Still proving to be one of our most favourite and easy to use as in grade 3!

Webinars

I am looking forward to many of the Webinars being offered for free through the Ontario Teacher's Federation. If people haven't signed up yet, spaces are filling up quickly. Check out the calendar at OTF Webinar Calendar