Scanning the resource landscape by Graduate https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA Post the resources you regularly use for engaging students in their learning en-us 2016-08-09 01:13:48 UTC 2026-01-25 21:11:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Karen https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/117847949 I wrote some curriculum resources earlier this year and Statewide Services in Padbury was the only place I could find the books I wanted - massive library!!! Well worth a look!]]> 2016-08-10 01:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/117847949 Megan https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/117971547 I've recently been using an "alphaladder" a lot. It's a good tool to boost literacy in any subject area and a handy resource to have as a relief teacher that can be pulled out to fill in gaps in a wide range of lessons, when there isn't a lesson plan provided or there is but it doesn't take up a full lesson. 
The alphaladder is simply a list of letters in order with space for students to write a term they've recently learned and defined it. Kids fill in as many as they can think of off the top of their head, and can then ask others or use their notes to fill in even more.]]> 2016-08-11 05:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/117971547 https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/117980504 2016-08-11 08:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/117980504 Nikki                                                                                                        I often use a card sort activity. For example, currently doing Newtons Laws. I purchased a card sort acty off teachers pay teachers that had like 40 different examples, definitions and other names for. I laminate these and use them with students in groups to sort into the correct catergories.  https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118006414

]]> 2016-08-11 13:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118006414 I have a range of websites that I use for quality resources. One of my favourites is, ed.ted.com (very useful as you can customise the lessons to suit your needs, also students can access questions online.) https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118082788 2016-08-12 04:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118082788 Karen https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118171008  - just checking if I can upload a photo quickly, by clicking on the Icon here below. Yep, it works!]]> 2016-08-13 03:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118171008 Paul https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118172799 One resource that I have used in the past few weeks are model analogue clock-faces in measurement lessons. There are a number of different templates available online (through a Google search), or students can make their own as an activity in itself! I find it really useful to have these sitting on the students desk for whenever they need them more generally too. ]]> 2016-08-13 05:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118172799 Zoe https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118187706 One resource that I regularly use to find other resources is Scootle. Everything is there because of its connection to the Australian curriculum and I find it a good jumping off point when starting a new area. It also helps me to gage what is age appropriate and what is not.
Another resource that I love and I use it mainly as a filler is Dust Echoes. They are short animations about traditional Aboriginal stories. I am yet to be in any primary classroom where this resource has not entirely captivated the classes attention. Sometimes it is just a good way to get to the class to calm down.]]> 2016-08-13 22:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118187706 Rachael https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118196032 Another resource I use is socrative which is software that you can create classroom debates and get the students to answers with digital devices. This is also great because I plan online assessments that automatically marked. This saves time as a teacher and students love participating. ]]> 2016-08-14 08:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118196032 Jenna                                                              One resource that I constantly utilise are number lines; as I have one attached to each of my student's desks. I know this is a very simple resource; however, I find that it is invaluable in supporting number concepts in the early years. Students are then able to refer to it when working on addition, subtraction, more than and less than, as well as an array of other concepts. Students enjoy this resource as they feel confident in using it and they can access it whenever they wish, not just during formal maths lessons. https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118196908 2016-08-14 09:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118196908 Will https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118200297 A resource I have just begun using is QR codes as we have access to ipads in my school. They are fantastic for engaging students and saving time finding websites or typing in addresses. I recently used this website: http://www.qrstuff.com/ to create links to websites on landmarks in South America for HASS. I also had a sheet with videos on these websites for students who finished early and could watch informative videos at the end of the lesson. The students use a QR reader app on the ipads which uses the camera to scan the code and links the ipad to the website.]]> 2016-08-14 12:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118200297 https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118200376 2016-08-14 12:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/118200376 JANE https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/119031830
Reposting! (i didn't include my name in the first one) I have a range of websites that I use for quality resources. One of my favourites is, ed.ted.com (very useful as you can customise the lessons to suit your needs, also students can access questions online.)

]]> 2016-08-21 01:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/119031830 Michael crawf_87 https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123087688 I use scootle a lot. Excellent site for age appropriate, curriculum-aligned activities
. I also use ideal-resources which has fun and interactive games that can be played as a class on our eboard.]]> 2016-09-12 12:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123087688 summeralexander91 https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123190753 I use Kahoot! regularly on our iPads - it is not only engaging, it is a fantastic way to assess students and you can even download the Excel c]]> 2016-09-12 16:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123190753 Summer summeralexander91 https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123191461 I use Kahoot! regularly on our iPads - it is not only engaging, it is a fantastic way to assess students and you can even download the Excel file afterwards. I also like to use Scootle, being curriculum-aligned. In a remote community such as ours, the best resources are local people! Particularly when teaching HASS subjects. This also helps me to make my teaching culturally sensitive and meaningful. I also love the visible learning resources available at TeachStarter, and refer to the success criteria and learning intention each lesson/week and then check it off or reevaluate at the week's end. I find BBC Bitesize to be useful for Numeracy videos and interactive quizzes, while 'My Place' is an incredibly useful tool for teaching Australian history.]]> 2016-09-12 16:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123191461 Courtney courtney_matear https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123327639 I use Kahoot to assess my students and as a plenary for lessons. On Kahoot you can create your own quizzes and there are thousand to choose from as well. Each student has their own ipad or one in a group and i use the smart board to display the questions. They then choose an answer from their ipads. It is a great tool. It is free and you can sign up here: https://getkahoot.com/]]> 2016-09-13 02:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123327639 Mia Q mia_quarrington https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123960851 A resource I use regularly is MoneySmart Town. It is a fantastic online program which engages students with financial literacy. The 'game' can be accessed through Skooville and ASIC provides Australian Primary Schools with 1 year free. It provides students the opportunity manage money, discuss budgeting and real life authentic experiences like paying unexpected bills.
moneysmart.gov.au also provides fantastic digital resources which I have used as the basis of many lessons.]]> 2016-09-15 04:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/123960851 Annette - DOJO travel_72 https://padlet.com/iplgt/GTM2_Week3TaskA/wish/160911319 I have used DOJO - a behaviour 'guidance' (management) resource. You can access this for free, downlaod on to your phone for mobile access ( such as while you walk to the library and during library), you can share with your relief/DOTT teachers to use when they are in your classroom, parents/carers can access the app and get notifications that 'ping' when their child is being rewarded or their behaviour being 'shaped' (needs to follow instructions). Students can access their character and can swap points for clothes/accessories if they have internet access. Our school is in the process of developing/deciding upon a whole school agreement/approach to the language used for the points so that the school's NED and PBS programmes and promoted and supported. It will be a bit of work to get up and running but the app/program itself is easy to use and I like the idea that parents can access their child's account to view daily activity during school hours.

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