Tag Archives: using technology in the classroom

Teaching using Video Instruction

Can students in Grade 7 watch a video and follow the instructions to complete a task? Yes, they can! I use a range of instructional methods when teaching in the computer lab. One common method I use is to model … Continue reading

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Skydrive and Digital Partnering

Use Skydrive to have students collaborate. Instead of traditional pair groups, where students sit together in the same physical space, use Skydrive to engage in digital partnering. What is Digital Partnering? Digital partnering is a pair group that uses technology … Continue reading

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Commenting and Skydrive in the Classroom

SkyDrive offers a unique way to share completed work with others. Instead, of posting the work to a bulletin board you can place it online. Imagine your students opening a document posted to SkyDrive. In the left pane is a … Continue reading

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SkyDrive Registration Tips for Educators

I want to be able to use SkyDrive, a free online service, with my students to store files, share work, and collaborate on school projects. The school has Microsoft Office on all computers and the majority of students (if not … Continue reading

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Exploring Skydrive in the Classroom

To the cloud! I want my students to be able to use the Internet to share files and collaborate with their fellow classmates. This can be a scary undertaking. In this blog article, I share with you my attempt to … Continue reading

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SkyDrive in the Classroom

SkyDrive – Easily share or upload your files to this free online storage What is SkyDrive? Windows Live SkyDrive is part of Microsoft’s Windows Live range of online services. SkyDrive is a file storage and sharing service that allows users … Continue reading

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Mr. Men and Little Miss in the Computer Lab

Too many curriculum objectives and too little time! What to do? A fun activity using technology not only achieved a number of curriculum goals but it raised my Grade 3 students’ level of enthusiasm to new heights! I was feeling … Continue reading

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TodaysMeet – Can I Ask an Out Loud Question?

I recently went to an education conference. One of the sessions I attended was a panel discussion regarding BYOD. There were about 100 people in attendance. The presenters used TodaysMeet. TodaysMeet is a web based tool that allows for audience … Continue reading

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Computer Frankenstein

Two lifeless machines are pushed in on the cart. In my office laboratory I replace dead parts with used components to make the computer usable once again. Can I fix these new ones? I start my analysis of the first … Continue reading

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No Technical Issues! How Wonderful!

Today, I had the perfect class. I had no technical issues. It was wonderful! We are still working on TechnoWonderland. In today’s class we were completing the Session 1 Extension Activity, Amusement Park Map. The technology skills targeted in this … Continue reading

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