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Learning Intention Generator   From Pam Hook.com  * This link goes to where the generator is located as well as other free resources.

6 Benefits of BYOD In The Classroom

I always find this very handy around production time. Youtube to MP3 After converting the file, hit download and the file will start downloading in the bottom left hand corner of your screen - open and save to where you want it. Any probs see me - Bevan 

Hi everyone, David Kinane introduced us to Youblisher..... it will create e-books for you from a word document. Children need to have typed up a story, added pictures, a title, author and then page breaks for all the pages they want. Then you need to create a PDF - File -> Export->Create a PDF. In Youblisher all you need to do is upload the PDF and voila. http://www.youblisher.com/p/1195046-Francesca/ And then you can copy and embed the code into your blog and you have a book. http://team2kowhai.blogspot.co.nz/2015/08/time-to-see-our-new-spaces-by-stella.html Let me know if you want me to give you a run through. We are trying to include this as part of our reading tasks so the children have an authentic audience. Lizzie

GoNoodle Great brain break songs/dance Youtube – Just dance and then an artist/song Both brilliant fun and great for when it’s raining outside and you want to do some fitness Shared by Steph :-) 

Maths Cafe Article This is a very interesting article entitled - " How Ditching your use of ability groups can increase students' motivation and learning. Welcome to the Maths Cafe. By Jo Lewis Thanks Pohutukawa Team for the article.

Cognition Education Powerpoint - Place Value *Just click the link to open the file.

Dyslexia & Competition Article This is an article taken from a blog aimed informing parents, teachers & students about the hidden difficulties dyslexics face. The link takes you directly to the article & blog. Dyslexia … Competition… If you don’t take part you can NEVER win! … How do we get children to take part!

This is a video which shows the power of constructive feedback.

Designing a School Makerspace | Edutopia This gives an overview of the Maker Movement - which is basically about getting kids creating. It is not all about technology and involves the use of materials as well. More Makerspace Links, Video, Articles Many schools are now thinking seriously about his idea. The Auckland City Library has started holding sessions as well. Though it is more computer based. Auckland Library Makerspace

Article shared by Gabe. Handwriting Article - Aug 2015

This is a great site to create your own puzzles. Kauri Team have been getting the students to create their own crossword puzzles about books they have read. Helps develop questioning skills and comprehension at the same time. Students can then share their puzzles with each other. SEE LINK in USEFUL LINKS to the right :-)

Article by Christine Murphy of Core Education The jargon of learning environments — ‘Modern’, ‘Innovative’, ‘Flexible’?