My Learning Log by A.M. O'Donnell https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm Made with panache en-us 2016-07-06 14:08:17 UTC 2024-12-09 00:06:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Formative Assessment video by D.Williams mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116005862 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. ]]> 2016-07-06 14:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116005862 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006320 2016-07-06 14:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006320 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006501 2016-07-06 14:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006501 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006855 2016-07-06 14:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006855 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006908 2016-07-06 14:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116006908 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007027 2016-07-06 14:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007027 Module 2 Posts mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007079 2016-07-06 14:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007079 Module 1 Posts mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007120 2016-07-06 14:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007120 Module 3 Posts mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007236 2016-07-06 14:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007236 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007309 2016-07-06 14:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007309 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007388 2016-07-06 14:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007388 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007436 Module 4 Posts]]> 2016-07-06 14:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116007436 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009005 2016-07-06 15:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009005 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009103 2016-07-06 15:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009103 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009195 2016-07-06 15:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009195 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009982 2016-07-06 15:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116009982 A Selection of Great Ideas from Postings mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010080 2016-07-06 15:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010080 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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010281 2016-07-06 15:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010281 I agree that using Socrative to assess the weeks tables is excellent.  mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010669 2016-07-06 15:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010669 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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010694 2016-07-06 15:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116010694  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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116014756 2016-07-06 17:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116014756 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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015460 2016-07-06 17:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015460 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.  mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015698 2016-07-06 17:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015698 Module 5 Posts mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015716 2016-07-06 17:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015716 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.  mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015994 2016-07-06 17:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116015994 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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016043 2016-07-06 17:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016043 https://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/1868/ mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016235 2016-07-06 17:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016235 Life Cycle of Frog mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016519 https://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/1901/]]> 2016-07-06 17:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016519 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016775 2016-07-06 17:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016775 Ideas  mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016845 2016-07-06 17:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016845 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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016955 2016-07-06 17:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116016955 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017087 2016-07-06 18:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017087 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. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017203 2016-07-06 18:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017203 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017321 2016-07-06 18:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017321 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017390 2016-07-06 18:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017390 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017923 2016-07-06 18:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017923 '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’. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017978 2016-07-06 18:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116017978 N.B.: I need to make references to source of images in future practice. mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018003 2016-07-06 18:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018003 Comparison of image search with and without copyright  mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018118 2016-07-06 18:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018118 Another Dylan Williams video about feedback mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018396 2016-07-06 18:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018396 AFL Video mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018484 2016-07-06 18:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018484 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018670 We all need to improve!]]> 2016-07-06 18:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116018670 Interesting article about free technology for techers mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116019175 http://www.freetech4teachers.com/]]> 2016-07-06 18:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116019175 www.duckduckgo.com search results for volcano mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081078 2016-07-07 19:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081078 Volcano search results with Google mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081172 2016-07-07 19:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081172 Internet Safety Video mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081254 *Revise AUP policy anually with class framed positively
*Ensure all screens are visible
*Double check apps]]> 2016-07-07 19:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081254 Communicating online with pupils mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081452 *Edmodo is the way I will communicate with pupils in future]]> 2016-07-07 19:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081452 School Self Evaluation mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081562 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.]]> 2016-07-07 19:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116081562 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 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116084858 2016-07-07 21:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116084858 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085336 2016-07-07 21:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085336 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 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085365 2016-07-07 21:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085365 Module 5 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085473
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.
]]> 2016-07-07 21:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085473 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085598 it is really important that the school has a robust internet acceptable use policy.]]> 2016-07-07 21:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085598 Internet safety videos mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085673 http://www.webwise.ie/classroom-videos/]]> 2016-07-07 21:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116085673 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 mumhain13 https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116101335 2016-07-08 07:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mumhain13/qwt5b26pczrm/wish/116101335