Students as creators and publishers

I love the tools that allow students to become their own publishers and creators.
There are many tools that support students to do this.
Some of these tools I have compiled on JSSALC Online Stories wikispaces page.
I am also excited by the simplicity of the iPad apps that support this process as well.
This list has some excellent examples of these.

New JS Library app using Blippit

Would you like to create your own app?

This is one for the JS library.

Update

NB This is now not active as of March 2015. View video below for the content of any teacher created app.

Scan the QR code or go directly to the web address.

http://salc.blippit.co.uk/?sid=7415

See me to for your school account and start creating.

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STUDENT LED CONFERENCES IN THE JS LIBRARY

When the classes visit the library for Student Led Conferences in a few weeks time they will have time to explore the library using  the PYP Concepts.

Each year level has a suggested PYP concept to explore but of course students can choose what they would like to do in this time.

These videos were created using Powtoon (which you are clearly told at the end of each animation).

Powtoon might be an excellent tool for Year 6 students and their upcoming Exhibition.

 

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR INQUIRY AND ONLINE RESEARCH

Students often find it difficult to know where to begin when searching on the internet.

I have put together Steps to Online Researching with suggested search engines for students on my JSSALC Library wiki.

jssalc wiki searching

SEARCHING THE INTERNET is a collection of Youtube videos, internet links, search hints and tips all gathered in one handy location.

Additionally, the JS Library Virtual Library ONLINE TOOLS for INFORMATION LITERACY has ICT tools matched to the research process.

More links can be found at INTERNET SEARCHING TUTORIALS  (my DIGGO JSSALC bookmarks).

The skills outlined in the following tutorial videos are essential for all users of Google (as most of us are!).

ADVANCED SEARCHING IN GOOGLE

ADVANCED SEARCHING FOR IMAGES

 

AND

REWORDIFY is a website that simplifies the content to assist you to read complex webpages.

 

Transdisciplinary Learning PYP Workshop

Junior School teachers are currently participating in the PYP Workshop – Transdisciplinary Learning.

The Specialist teachers were to review the final session for Day1.

To do this the following presentation was designed using these apps

Photo Comic

Word Foto

Word Collage and

Tellagami

The Transdiciplinary Learning blog for St Andrews is here.