Welcome to my blog! I'm Karen Belt, a Deputy Principal, working at Lynmore Primary School in Rotorua, New Zealand. In the past I have taught Years 0 - 4 and used 1:1 iPads to engage and motivate learners and improve student achievement. This blog documents my teaching and leadership journey and my learning processes with iPads in the classroom. I am a Google Certified Educator #SYD17 and I'm proud of having been a member of the inaugural Manaiakalani Digital Teaching Academy(MDTA) program and a Spark Manaiakalani Innovative Teacher (MIT) and an inaugural Manaiakalani Google Class OnAir teacher.

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Day 1 @ the Auckland Summit

Session 1:  HyperDocs - Lisa Highfill

Notes from this session available here.  HyperDocs are a way to create engaging lessons with a variety of multimedia.  

Our first task was to explore Google Maps and find our 'happy place'.  These instructions show you how to share a map with your class.    There were some wonderful places noted on our map and this is one way to have students explore their environment, ask questions and make wonderings.


I particularly like the website where teachers are freely sharing their HyperDocs with other teachers.


For my age group, I'm excited to explore the work of Nadine Gilkison who teaches at my age level and be inspired.


Things to Explore Later:
Book Bentos

Session 2:  Screencasts: Learning & Reflection Anytime Anywhere - Anthony Speranza

This session uses Screencastify to create a digital recording of computer screen output in video format.  

Before starting your screencast you need to think about:
  • background noise or moving things on your desk - this can be picked up by the microphone
  • use a web camera to showcase the classroom
  • an app that supports whiteboard style teaching
  • manage your background noise as much as possible

Screencasting allows for blended learning, which can be a mix of face to face and online learning - it may be online in the classroom so the teacher is also available - it can maximise the face to face time with the students.

Things to consider with Screencasting:
  • Have a purpose in mind
  • Plan what you are going to say 
  • Be mindful of visual distractions - do you want your audience to listen or watch or both?
  • Start by keeping it short and to the point - particularly for your students
  • Be mindful of confidential tabs or whatever else you have open on your computer screen
  • Think about the lighting around you
  • Students will respond better if it is something you have created

These are some tips from Screencastify and from EdTechTeam

https://www.screencastify.com/blog/screencasting-tips-best-practices/


Sketch.io - to draw as you are screencasting
AWW board - a web white board






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