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What were the key learning
points of the course for you? 

So many from an excellent course , where to begin?!!

·        
Revision and consolidation of my understanding of and the
need for formative assessment-(Dylan Williams’ video clips formed a large part
of my Learning Record)

·        
An emphasis on the process rather than the product would
facilitate AFL using ePortfolios.  It would enable the children to learn
the skills associated with technology in a meaningful manner.  It would
also foster more immediate home-school links.  The dreaded red pen would
not be a feature of resources such as Google Docs and would therefore enhance
self-esteem

·        
Edpuzzle as an amazing video editing tool

·        
Kahoots /Socrative as an assessment and motivational tool

·        
Using Google Docs as an efficient editing and monitoring and
collaboration tool

·        
The course content prompted me to realise the assessment
potential of apps such as Tiny Tap and Explain Everything

·        
The endless possibilities with Edmodo as an assessment tool
and Google Drive to store the children’s work securely

·        
Using the above to make audio recording for SESE projects etc.

·        
The incredible value of ePortfolios as storage, workspace and
showcase.

·        
Scoilnet Learning Paths provide an excellent “one stop” teaching
and learning resource. 

·        
Brittannica is a very useful, safe starting point for
children’s research.

·        
Edmodo is a safe and efficient way of communicating with
pupils.

·        
Webwise will be an essential tool when revising our AUP and
teaching about the area of internet safety.

·        
Copyright is an area that I need to much more fully address
as a teacher.

·        
The need to use “safe” search engines e.g; www.duckduckgo.com or Kidle

 

How can this knowledge be
applied to your teaching when you return to school in September? 

·        
A renewed
emphasis on AFL rather than AOL

·        
Introduce and
implement Edmodo with my class

·        
Establish
ePortfolios using Google Drive

·        
Use EdPuzzle
to embed higher order questions into videos in my existing flipcharts

·        
Use the app
Explain Everything as an assessment tool for briathra.

·        
Introduce the
children to Brittanica and Scoilnet as safe and wonderful research tools 

·        
Use Learning
Paths as the basis for collaborative learning SESE projects

·        
Lessons on
copyright and IP will be taught and practice monitored

·        
I will be far
more aware of copyright issues when creating my own teacher designed materials

·        
I will recommend
Webwise to parents at Parent/Teacher meeting to promote the whole area of
internet safety

·        
Safe search engines such as www.duckduckgo.com will be introduced to
the children

What are the main
challenges that you need to be prepared for? 

·        
Access to hardware such as iPads and laptops for the class

·        
Intermittent school broadband

·        
Time constraints to interact with individual children when implementing
new procedures such as ePortfolios

What are your next steps
in relation to the use of ICT for assessment (and/or ePortfolios)?

·        
Communicate with parents new method of formative
assessment and seek their permission for their child’s participation in same
(email addresses etc.)

·      
Children
to establish gmail accounts to implement Google Drive

·      
Introduce
Edmodo Safer Internet Day 2017 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 7 February 2017

·      
Advise
B.O.M. of need to revise AUP in light of material explored in this course

·      
Present
some of the key points learned on this course to colleagues during ‘Croke Park’
hours.

·      
Ensure that Safer
Internet Day 2017
is marked on the calendar to be celebrated on Tuesday, 7th  February 2017

 

Míle buíochas,

Alice

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What were the key learning
points of the course for you? 

So many from an excellent course , where to begin?!!

·        
Revision and consolidation of my understanding of and the
need for formative assessment-(Dylan Williams’ video clips formed a large part
of my Learning Record)

·        
An emphasis on the process rather than the product would
facilitate AFL using ePortfolios.  It would enable the children to learn
the skills associated with technology in a meaningful manner.  It would
also foster more immediate home-school links.  The dreaded red pen would
not be a feature of resources such as Google Docs and would therefore enhance
self-esteem

·        
Edpuzzle as an amazing video editing tool

·        
Kahoots /Socrative as an assessment and motivational tool

·        
Using Google Docs as an efficient editing and monitoring and
collaboration tool

·        
The course content prompted me to realise the assessment
potential of apps such as Tiny Tap and Explain Everything

·        
The endless possibilities with Edmodo as an assessment tool
and Google Drive to store the children’s work securely

·        
Using the above to make audio recording for SESE projects etc.

·        
The incredible value of ePortfolios as storage, workspace and
showcase.

·        
Scoilnet Learning Paths provide an excellent “one stop” teaching
and learning resource. 

·        
Brittannica is a very useful, safe starting point for
children’s research.

·        
Edmodo is a safe and efficient way of communicating with
pupils.

·        
Webwise will be an essential tool when revising our AUP and
teaching about the area of internet safety.

·        
Copyright is an area that I need to much more fully address
as a teacher.

·        
The need to use “safe” search engines e.g; www.duckduckgo.com or Kidle

 

How can this knowledge be
applied to your teaching when you return to school in September? 

·        
A renewed
emphasis on AFL rather than AOL

·        
Introduce and
implement Edmodo with my class

·        
Establish
ePortfolios using Google Drive

·        
Use EdPuzzle
to embed higher order questions into videos in my existing flipcharts

·        
Use the app
Explain Everything as an assessment tool for briathra.

·        
Introduce the
children to Brittanica and Scoilnet as safe and wonderful research tools 

·        
Use Learning
Paths as the basis for collaborative learning SESE projects

·        
Lessons on
copyright and IP will be taught and practice monitored

·        
I will be far
more aware of copyright issues when creating my own teacher designed materials

·        
I will recommend
Webwise to parents at Parent/Teacher meeting to promote the whole area of
internet safety

·        
Safe search engines such as www.duckduckgo.com will be introduced to
the children

What are the main
challenges that you need to be prepared for? 

·        
Access to hardware such as iPads and laptops for the class

·        
Intermittent school broadband

·        
Time constraints to interact with individual children when implementing
new procedures such as ePortfolios

What are your next steps
in relation to the use of ICT for assessment (and/or ePortfolios)?

·        
Communicate with parents new method of formative
assessment and seek their permission for their child’s participation in same
(email addresses etc.)

·      
Children
to establish gmail accounts to implement Google Drive

·      
Introduce
Edmodo Safer Internet Day 2017 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 7 February 2017

·      
Advise
B.O.M. of need to revise AUP in light of material explored in this course

·      
Present
some of the key points learned on this course to colleagues during ‘Croke Park’
hours.

·      
Ensure that Safer
Internet Day 2017
is marked on the calendar to be celebrated on Tuesday, 7th  February 2017

 

Míle buíochas,

Alice

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http://www.webwise.ie/classroom-videos/

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it is really important that the school has a robust internet acceptable use policy.

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Re: Module 5 - Discussion Forum

by Alice O Donnell - Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:18 PM

This module prompted me to do some further reading on the topic as I feel it is an area that I really need to be much more aware of in the coming year.

Some key areas that I will address are:

Make parents more aware of internet safety by mentioning the parent section of the Webwise website  at  the parent/teacher meeting when making other recommendations.

I will use the ‘Skitch’ app to blur out individuals in class photorgraphs , whose parents have not consented to them being photographed.

I will download sample AUPs from the Webwise website to provide input for senior classes into the school AUP.

I now know that I need to consult with senior pupils when the AUP is being formulated.

I will use Kids Tube as a safe alternative to You Tube where possible.

It was great to learn about alternative search engines.  I intend to use www.duckduckgo.com  in future.  Other safe search engines I have discovered include; Kidrex and Kiddle.

I will continue to use a class email address (not my personal account) but will also phase in Edmodo to connect with pupils in a safe way.

I need to assign children to specific iPads/ laptops and record same as a safety precaution.

Copyright issues will be addressed as a major priority in my e-learning plan.  I will create a lesson about copyright etiquette, focussing on the need to acknowledge the author/source of work .

I will ensure that all images/videos in my own IWB flipcharts are accredited.

Creative Commons  will provide an excellent starting point for downloading copyright free material.

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Re: Module 5 - Discussion Forumby Alice O Donnell - Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:37 PM Hi Máire,I agree completely with you.  I have found that it is only from the younger children that we are made somewhat aware of their browsing habits.         In my experience, older children are far less inclined to be open about what their 'screen time' consists of .We were recently given a talk by the founder of the organisation mentioned below, on internet safety.  It was an incredible learning experience, that left me astounded at what children are viewing and their use of social media sites.  This Facebook page provides very useful information for parents as well as teachers on the whole area of internet safety.https://www.facebook.com/childrenofthedigitalage/Thanks,Alice

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Re: Module 5 - Discussion Forumby Alice O Donnell - Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:37 PM Hi Máire,I agree completely with you.  I have found that it is only from the younger children that we are made somewhat aware of their browsing habits.         In my experience, older children are far less inclined to be open about what their 'screen time' consists of .We were recently given a talk by the founder of the organisation mentioned below, on internet safety.  It was an incredible learning experience, that left me astounded at what children are viewing and their use of social media sites.  This Facebook page provides very useful information for parents as well as teachers on the whole area of internet safety.https://www.facebook.com/childrenofthedigitalage/Thanks,Alice

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Re: Module 4 - Discussion Forumby Alice O Donnell - Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:15 PM Hi Marie,I have managed to upload my Learning Path to Scoilnet as I finally succeeded in logging in.  I tried to do so by copying and pasting the same username and password repeatedly last night but failed to log in.   However,  just now whatever technical glitch occurred appears to have been resolved thankfully!I designed the  learning path with a view to creating a collaborative class web page with my Sixth Class next year.  They have been exposed to a considerable amount of technology with their Fifth Class teacher and I feel they would enjoy this challenge.  I would use it as a means of communicating primarily with the wider school community to showcase their class workhttps://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/2160/Thanks,Alice

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Re: Module 4 - Discussion Forumby Alice O Donnell - Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:15 PM Hi Marie,I have managed to upload my Learning Path to Scoilnet as I finally succeeded in logging in.  I tried to do so by copying and pasting the same username and password repeatedly last night but failed to log in.   However,  just now whatever technical glitch occurred appears to have been resolved thankfully!I designed the  learning path with a view to creating a collaborative class web page with my Sixth Class next year.  They have been exposed to a considerable amount of technology with their Fifth Class teacher and I feel they would enjoy this challenge.  I would use it as a means of communicating primarily with the wider school community to showcase their class workhttps://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/2160/Thanks,Alice

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Webwise will be used to inform my SPHE plan as part of School Self Evaluation. It will be particularly useful when considering the Myself and Others strand unit.

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*Edmodo is the way I will communicate with pupils in future

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*Revise AUP policy anually with class framed positively
*Ensure all screens are visible
*Double check apps

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www.duckduckgo.com search results for volcano

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www.duckduckgo.com search results for volcano

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Interesting article about free technology for techers

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Interesting article about free technology for techers

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http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

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We all need to improve!

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Dylan William: Every teacher can improve

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Another Dylan Williams video about feedback

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Another Dylan Williams video about feedback

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Dr Dylan Wiliam The Secret of Effective Feedback

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World-renowned formative assessment expert Dr. Dylan Wiliam discusses what makes feedback effective for students -- and what can actually make feedback harmful.

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Comparison of image search with and without copyright 

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Comparison of image search with and without copyright 

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N.B.: I need to make
references to source of images in future practice.

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N.B.: I need to make
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'Copyright and the creative commons' Mon, Feb
10, 2014.  By Darius Whelan, Louise
Crowley 

When I researched the above topic, I found this
interesting article in ‘The Irish Times’.

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'Copyright and the creative commons' Mon, Feb
10, 2014.  By Darius Whelan, Louise
Crowley 

When I researched the above topic, I found this
interesting article in ‘The Irish Times’.

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An emphasis on the process rather than the product would
facilitate AFL.  It would enable the
children to learn the skills associated with technology in a meaningful
manner.  It would also foster more
immediate home-school links.  The dreaded
red pen would not be a feature of resources such as Google Docs and would
therefore enhance self-esteem.

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An emphasis on the process rather than the product would
facilitate AFL.  It would enable the
children to learn the skills associated with technology in a meaningful
manner.  It would also foster more
immediate home-school links.  The dreaded
red pen would not be a feature of resources such as Google Docs and would
therefore enhance self-esteem.

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An ePortfolio
provides an excellent assessment for learning tool.

It provides a meaningful context in which to learn about
technology.

It is highly portable and storage space is not an issue.

The ePortfolio can be easily shared.

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An ePortfolio
provides an excellent assessment for learning tool.

It provides a meaningful context in which to learn about
technology.

It is highly portable and storage space is not an issue.

The ePortfolio can be easily shared.

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https://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/1901/

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Deirdre, I agree that weebly is a very effective way of publishing the childrens work. In my school we use google blogger to publish work on our school website. The children are very familiar with its usage and can work independently on it.

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Deirdre, I agree that weebly is a very effective way of publishing the childrens work. In my school we use google blogger to publish work on our school website. The children are very familiar with its usage and can work independently on it.

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Using Edmodo with each pupil having an account set up, I would firstly set them each a topic - An EU country or County in Ireland. Example - County Meath. Set a topic question - I am looking for images of tourist attractions in Meath. Pupils must research and store photos, facts, flag, images relating to the topic. 

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Using Edmodo with each pupil having an account set up, I would firstly set them each a topic - An EU country or County in Ireland. Example - County Meath. Set a topic question - I am looking for images of tourist attractions in Meath. Pupils must research and store photos, facts, flag, images relating to the topic. 

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I have prior experience of using photopeach on a class edublog - showing photos of the children's work in a slideshow format. I think it might be a nice way to incorporate looking and responding to ask pupils to access this at home and with help from a parent write in a nice comment describing their favourite drawing and why. 

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I have prior experience of using photopeach on a class edublog - showing photos of the children's work in a slideshow format. I think it might be a nice way to incorporate looking and responding to ask pupils to access this at home and with help from a parent write in a nice comment describing their favourite drawing and why. 

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I love the idea of using Google Docs with class novels.  This year we are planning on having three to four novels on the go at once and I think Google docs will make the management of this task so much easier.

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I love the idea of using Google Docs with class novels.  This year we are planning on having three to four novels on the go at once and I think Google docs will make the management of this task so much easier.

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 Use GoogleDocs when completing English writing with an older class.I use the First Steps framework for writing and I think that through using googledocs it would be hugely beneficial in completing the fourth and fifth step of the writing process; shared and guided writing. The fourth step involves the teacher and the children writing together and the fifth involves the child writing with guidance from the teacher.

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 Use GoogleDocs when completing English writing with an older class.I use the First Steps framework for writing and I think that through using googledocs it would be hugely beneficial in completing the fourth and fifth step of the writing process; shared and guided writing. The fourth step involves the teacher and the children writing together and the fifth involves the child writing with guidance from the teacher.

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I utilised a website called http://mindmapfree.com/ a lot this year when completing projects. All children would go onto the website and begin building their own map and then after completing the project they would complete another one, I would print both of them out at the end and the pupils would be able to see how much they had learned.

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I utilised a website called http://mindmapfree.com/ a lot this year when completing projects. All children would go onto the website and begin building their own map and then after completing the project they would complete another one, I would print both of them out at the end and the pupils would be able to see how much they had learned.

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I agree that using Socrative to assess the weeks tables is excellent. 

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I agree that using Socrative to assess the weeks tables is excellent. 

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Use Padlet for Self Assessment (Senior Infants): Record them reading a piece of reading. Let them listen to it. Was it good? How could they improve? Read it again in a week or two and add the new recording to see improvement.

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Use Padlet for Self Assessment (Senior Infants): Record them reading a piece of reading. Let them listen to it. Was it good? How could they improve? Read it again in a week or two and add the new recording to see improvement.

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A Selection of Great Ideas from Postings

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A Selection of Great Ideas from Postings

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Module 4 Posts

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Formative Assessment video by D.Williams

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Formative Assessment video by D.Williams

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Formative assessment is where information about student assessment is used to make adjustments to the students learning that improve their achievement.  Using information to adapt your teaching to put the learning back on track. These adjustments need to be made throughout and not just at end. Assessment is the bridge between teaching and learning.  It allows us to reflect on our practice more than any ways we’ve used before.