The Blog of a Primary School Teacher and ICT Leader
Let’s make a presentation
Do you teach the children how to make a presentation in your school? I don't mean 'how to make a Powerpoint', but actually how to present. I wanted the children to be able to present information to an audience and I write this a week before the final showcase. I have...
No ID? No Prezi for you, young man
Prezi - You must be 18 years old – or, if the age of majority in your state or province is greater than 18 years, such age of majority in your state or province – or have obtained the consent of your parent or guardian to use the Prezi Service Voicethread - You must...
Is school closed?
It's snowing. You may have noticed. All across the country schools are closed and teachers are going to enjoy a day off. But how does your school inform the parents? Many schools this morning had trouble getting to the LA website for school closures as it was creaking...
Copy and Paste
Copyright. It's important isn't it? How many of you understand it? How many 'normal' teachers understand it? How many children have a clue? I could share my ideas on copyright, but I wouldn't want to get on a stage and do it. I might be wrong, it's all a bit of a...
Maths and Parents
Yet again Twitter has helped out. We are holding a Maths evening for parents this week and each year team are going to be sharing ideas to support parents and encourage the use of Maths at home. Now, being a PPA teacher, I didn't want to be left out so I suggested...
Games and stuff
Tomorrow I'm off to a school that has some DSis, Wiis and Ipod touches to do a bit of staff training. Now normally when I'm training people or presenting I am doing it because I know the subject matter inside out and I don't need to prepare too much. This is...