Showing posts with label take an idea and run with it. Show all posts
Showing posts with label take an idea and run with it. Show all posts
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Our Tech Innovators Slideshow
Students in Room 209, especially Hunter, Vickie, Rickie, Thomas and Fiona, worked really hard on this slideshow that we shared with an organization called Ottawa Network for Education. They wanted to learn about innovative technologies that are being used in schools around our city. After ONFE saw our slideshow, they selected us as one of three finalists to possibly win a $5000 grant to spend on technology for our school! This will be presented at an EduGala event later this month. On Monday, May 13th, a camera crew from GAPC will be coming in to capture some of the exciting things that we are doing!
Below, check out last year's three finalists.
http://www.onfe-rope.ca/programs/capital-educators039-awards/attend-edugala/innovation-award
Sunday, 7 April 2013
On the Digital Degus Blogs - Week of April 7th
Many of the Digital Degus have been busy on their blogs and I forgot to update last week. Check out their blogs for some great posts.
Thomas is a clip posting machine! I'd like to know why he is choosing the clips he is. It would be great if he would write a short post along with each video so we could know what to look for.
Like Thomas, Miguel is posting many, many clips! His blog sure lives up to it's title and is certainly random! I know he's happy to hear requests from his readers. My request is that, like Thomas, he start writing a short post about why he is including each link.
Vickie's demonstrating her learning about fractions. I can't wait to see you all push yourselves next week when we start to dig really deep into comparing fractions!
Sophia finally got to take her trip to Montreal!
Pat is thrilled to have had almost 400 page views! Visit him and leave a comment of congratulations.
Molly posted her awesome Where Project on Smilebox. I love learning about new technologies from you all!
Millie wrote about the letters we sent to our new Pen Pals in Uganda.
We had to miss my favourite school day of the year, April Fool's, but Liam still pulled some pranks.
Kaleigh writes "Random Blasts" about her school day, which is great because we can all see what she is learning.
Gabby's been experimenting with "Pinwords". Her mom, Kayren, wrote a guest post about a new family member! Together, she and Kayren came up with a great (rainbow!) list of qualities and ideas that make a good teacher for Bea. Gabby's latest post is about a hilarious, curious squirrel!
Fiona wants you to come to her blog and answer a question in a certain style, give it a try! She has shared a great YouTube video. She also posted about the squirrel model! Read her description of our Rock of Ages 9-12 song, "Little Boxes". Being in Room 209, Fiona knows how much her classmates enjoy riddles. She's posted several that stump me. Can you solve them?
Finley posted an example of a Harlem Shake in case you haven't seen one. It's my favourite version, too! She also posted a video of herself singing, "Don't Walk Away, Renee". I'm so glad someone recorded her lovely voice! If, like Fin, you want to practice for Rock of Ages 9-12/School of Rock, you can check out the uke chords for "Ordinary Day".
Thomas is a clip posting machine! I'd like to know why he is choosing the clips he is. It would be great if he would write a short post along with each video so we could know what to look for.
Like Thomas, Miguel is posting many, many clips! His blog sure lives up to it's title and is certainly random! I know he's happy to hear requests from his readers. My request is that, like Thomas, he start writing a short post about why he is including each link.
Vickie's demonstrating her learning about fractions. I can't wait to see you all push yourselves next week when we start to dig really deep into comparing fractions!
Sophia finally got to take her trip to Montreal!
Pat is thrilled to have had almost 400 page views! Visit him and leave a comment of congratulations.
Molly posted her awesome Where Project on Smilebox. I love learning about new technologies from you all!
Millie wrote about the letters we sent to our new Pen Pals in Uganda.
We had to miss my favourite school day of the year, April Fool's, but Liam still pulled some pranks.
Kaleigh writes "Random Blasts" about her school day, which is great because we can all see what she is learning.
Gabby's been experimenting with "Pinwords". Her mom, Kayren, wrote a guest post about a new family member! Together, she and Kayren came up with a great (rainbow!) list of qualities and ideas that make a good teacher for Bea. Gabby's latest post is about a hilarious, curious squirrel!
Fiona wants you to come to her blog and answer a question in a certain style, give it a try! She has shared a great YouTube video. She also posted about the squirrel model! Read her description of our Rock of Ages 9-12 song, "Little Boxes". Being in Room 209, Fiona knows how much her classmates enjoy riddles. She's posted several that stump me. Can you solve them?
Finley posted an example of a Harlem Shake in case you haven't seen one. It's my favourite version, too! She also posted a video of herself singing, "Don't Walk Away, Renee". I'm so glad someone recorded her lovely voice! If, like Fin, you want to practice for Rock of Ages 9-12/School of Rock, you can check out the uke chords for "Ordinary Day".
Sunday, 24 March 2013
On the Digital Degus' Blogs - March 24th, 2013
My absolute favourite thing is when students use their blogs to "take an idea and run with it"! I know it's fun to post a bunch of silly links on your blog, but if you don't tie it into something we're doing in class, it's hard for me to link to your blog on here. Try to think of ways that you can extend your learning with your blog and I will feature your posts in our Digital Classroom. Some people have started two blogs now: one professional/educational blog and one fun/personal blog. That's a great idea!
I know how much I love hearing from students, parents and friends in the comment area on my blog. Make sure to visit your classmates' blogs and leave some comments about their hard work! Often, they ask questions to their readers, that's a great way to join the conversation too!
It was impossible to tell, but Finley tells her readers that she was super nervous to sing "Just Walk Away, Renee" at the Talent Show last week. Head on over to her blog and tell her what you thought of her performance!
It's always hard for me to be away from my Digital Degus and although I had a great two days of workshops, I really missed you guys and I wondered what you were up to! Luckily, my "understudy", Fiona, blogged about the learning I missed and I was able to hear about your cool inferring and ISS Math lessons from her blog. I also got to learn about Street of Rock from Fiona! I don't know if you saw the colourful art outside the French room on Friday, but Fiona explains what she did in her Math elective to make that awesome mural!
Goofy Gabby posted another version of the song "Trouble". I'm not going to ruin it for you, but make sure your volume isn't turned up too high when you watch it!
Liam found a really cool French version of Gagnam Style made by students studying French. I wonder if you could re-write a popular song with French lyrics?
I hope you've been following Mel's awesome adventures in Florida. She's now on her way home, on a LONG car ride! Hopefully, she'll be back on Monday!
Remember when we looked at PinWords in class? Well, Miguel made some posters over there! This would be a great idea for a project! He's also wondering what you'd like him to blog about. Let him know!
Oh dear, Molly's been following the news in Costa Rica and is very happy she didn't stay on this beach! Scary!
Check out Pat's post about commenting, he makes some great points!
One of our class hockey stars, Thomas, likes to post about sports. Check out the video he found of a nine-year old hockey star!
Vickie is wondering what your favourite subject in school is. She explains what she loves about French.
I'm still checking your blogs, Jackson, Camden, Sophia and Millie! I can't wait to see more ideas that you run with appearing on there!
Also, I know that Hunter, and Kaleigh are starting blogs (or have started them) and we'll link to those on Monday!
I know how much I love hearing from students, parents and friends in the comment area on my blog. Make sure to visit your classmates' blogs and leave some comments about their hard work! Often, they ask questions to their readers, that's a great way to join the conversation too!
It was impossible to tell, but Finley tells her readers that she was super nervous to sing "Just Walk Away, Renee" at the Talent Show last week. Head on over to her blog and tell her what you thought of her performance!
It's always hard for me to be away from my Digital Degus and although I had a great two days of workshops, I really missed you guys and I wondered what you were up to! Luckily, my "understudy", Fiona, blogged about the learning I missed and I was able to hear about your cool inferring and ISS Math lessons from her blog. I also got to learn about Street of Rock from Fiona! I don't know if you saw the colourful art outside the French room on Friday, but Fiona explains what she did in her Math elective to make that awesome mural!
Goofy Gabby posted another version of the song "Trouble". I'm not going to ruin it for you, but make sure your volume isn't turned up too high when you watch it!
Liam found a really cool French version of Gagnam Style made by students studying French. I wonder if you could re-write a popular song with French lyrics?
I hope you've been following Mel's awesome adventures in Florida. She's now on her way home, on a LONG car ride! Hopefully, she'll be back on Monday!
Remember when we looked at PinWords in class? Well, Miguel made some posters over there! This would be a great idea for a project! He's also wondering what you'd like him to blog about. Let him know!
Oh dear, Molly's been following the news in Costa Rica and is very happy she didn't stay on this beach! Scary!
Check out Pat's post about commenting, he makes some great points!
One of our class hockey stars, Thomas, likes to post about sports. Check out the video he found of a nine-year old hockey star!
Vickie is wondering what your favourite subject in school is. She explains what she loves about French.
I'm still checking your blogs, Jackson, Camden, Sophia and Millie! I can't wait to see more ideas that you run with appearing on there!
Also, I know that Hunter, and Kaleigh are starting blogs (or have started them) and we'll link to those on Monday!
Sunday, 17 March 2013
On the Digital Degus' Blogs - March Break Edition
I love seeing what is going on in your lives and your minds by reading your blogs! Thanks so much for sharing them. I especially love when I visit one of your blogs and read a post that extends my own thinking and I can see that you've really taken an idea and run with it. It's really wonderful to see when you comment on each others' blog posts, too and continue the conversation! Keep up the great blogging work, Digital Degus!
Gabby hilariously starts off a post saying she did "nothing" on March Break and then proceeds to tell about thirteen different stories about her awesome adventures on March Break! Her "nothing" sure sounds like a great time!
Steve took a holiday at Fiona's house on the March Break. She says he had a "pretty good time". I'd love to hear what that looked like!
Mel is enjoying her holiday in sunny Florida! Check out her funny post about wacky golf carts! (And ask her to bring back some warmth and sunshine!)
Please let me know if you can get all the videos to work on Miguel's blog. He's been working hard to post all kinds of things, and my computer is not letting me see what he's been up to!
Hmm...Thomas has been busy too, but I can't see his videos or links. Is anyone else having the same problem?
Molly looks like she had an incredible time in Costa Rica with her family. I told her to say hello to monkeys for me! She went to an animal rescue centre and I'm pretty sure she did!
Pat reviewed a movie that I'd never heard of and asked a very compelling question about the meaning behind one of our favourite picture book heroes!
Sophia's warning post made me chuckle! I'm sure there's more of a story behind this one!
Vickie asked her readers what they were going to do for March Break. Now that it's over, you should visit her blog and leave a comment to let her know what you did!
I look forward to reading new posts by Camden, Fin, Jackson and Liam!
I don't know about you, but for me the week just FLEW right by! I can't believe it's Sunday night already and I'll be seeing you all bright and early tomorrow. I hope everyone had a wonderful week off and you are all feeling refreshed and ready to learn together! See you tomorrow!
n't wait to read new posts by Camden, Fin, Jackson and Liam!
Gabby hilariously starts off a post saying she did "nothing" on March Break and then proceeds to tell about thirteen different stories about her awesome adventures on March Break! Her "nothing" sure sounds like a great time!
Steve took a holiday at Fiona's house on the March Break. She says he had a "pretty good time". I'd love to hear what that looked like!
Mel is enjoying her holiday in sunny Florida! Check out her funny post about wacky golf carts! (And ask her to bring back some warmth and sunshine!)
Please let me know if you can get all the videos to work on Miguel's blog. He's been working hard to post all kinds of things, and my computer is not letting me see what he's been up to!
Hmm...Thomas has been busy too, but I can't see his videos or links. Is anyone else having the same problem?
Molly looks like she had an incredible time in Costa Rica with her family. I told her to say hello to monkeys for me! She went to an animal rescue centre and I'm pretty sure she did!
Pat reviewed a movie that I'd never heard of and asked a very compelling question about the meaning behind one of our favourite picture book heroes!
Sophia's warning post made me chuckle! I'm sure there's more of a story behind this one!
Vickie asked her readers what they were going to do for March Break. Now that it's over, you should visit her blog and leave a comment to let her know what you did!
I look forward to reading new posts by Camden, Fin, Jackson and Liam!
I don't know about you, but for me the week just FLEW right by! I can't believe it's Sunday night already and I'll be seeing you all bright and early tomorrow. I hope everyone had a wonderful week off and you are all feeling refreshed and ready to learn together! See you tomorrow!
n't wait to read new posts by Camden, Fin, Jackson and Liam!
Monday, 4 March 2013
On the Digital Degus Blogs
There hasn't been a lot of action on all the Digital Degus' blogs since our last update, but there have been some exciting posts.
Molly is in Costa Rica and is blogging about her trip! While we're all stuck in the snow, she's enjoying fun in the sun! Lucky ducky!
Pat's joined the blogosphere and has been VERY busy! He's taking ideas and running with them! Check out his blog for posts about his Reflective Math (Decimals), his Fractured Fairy Tale, Kiva, Ukulele, Code Academy and ECHOage.
Vickie's been posting a lot of fantastic posts. Visit her blog to read more about: music (and answer some questions), where cameras come from, the "real" Little Mermaid (I'm pretty sure this is her Fractured Fairy Tale!), Louis la Grenouille or multiplication!
At last count, 13 out of the 24 students in our room have blogs now! That's more than half! Does anyone know what the fraction for half of our class would be?
Remember, if you are interested in starting a blog, I would be happy to help you. So would some of the "Tech Experts" in the class. Make sure you have a gmail email account and check with your parents and then let me know, and we'll get you blogging in no time!
Molly is in Costa Rica and is blogging about her trip! While we're all stuck in the snow, she's enjoying fun in the sun! Lucky ducky!
Pat's joined the blogosphere and has been VERY busy! He's taking ideas and running with them! Check out his blog for posts about his Reflective Math (Decimals), his Fractured Fairy Tale, Kiva, Ukulele, Code Academy and ECHOage.
Vickie's been posting a lot of fantastic posts. Visit her blog to read more about: music (and answer some questions), where cameras come from, the "real" Little Mermaid (I'm pretty sure this is her Fractured Fairy Tale!), Louis la Grenouille or multiplication!
At last count, 13 out of the 24 students in our room have blogs now! That's more than half! Does anyone know what the fraction for half of our class would be?
Remember, if you are interested in starting a blog, I would be happy to help you. So would some of the "Tech Experts" in the class. Make sure you have a gmail email account and check with your parents and then let me know, and we'll get you blogging in no time!
Monday, 25 February 2013
On the Digital Degus' Blogs This Week - February 25th
Camden did his Fire Safety Maps as ShowMe presentations.
Lots of students enjoyed the "Kid Snippets" we watched in class. Fin posted several of her favourites on her blog. She also posted some awesome Stop Motion inspiration for us!
Fiona's been busy on her blog! It's almost like I don't even need to blog anymore, I can just direct you to her blog! Just today, she posted the amazing trick video we watched in class that will help to remind us NEVER to drink and drive. My mom visited last week and told us all about fitting hearing aids in Guatemala, see what Fiona remembered from that! Like Fin, Fiona posted some of her favourite Kid Snippets. After Caroline's presentation about Complete Streets, Fiona posted her ideas about how Ottawa could make Complete Streets! She also posted a really cool Stop Motion video I'd never seen before.
Whoa! Gabby's been busy too. Check out her memories of my mom's visit to our class! She posted an incredible, heart-wrenching video called "The Bullies Called Him Pork Chop", watch it with an adult. It's amazing. Gabby has a very talented music teacher!
Melodee posted about her Where Project. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the Digital Degus' presentations! Is anyone thinking of entering the official challenge?
I can't get a lot of the videos on Miguel's blog to load, but as always, he's posting lots of daschunds! Check them out!
Wanna send an e-card (an electronic card?), check out Millie's blog to find out how!
Oh my goodness, Oscar got a haircut! Molly's got a new blogger app on her iPod. Check out the beautiful photo we took!
Sophia's been busy on Youtube, collecting the cutest animal videos she can find!
Vickie's posted a great Winter Sports quiz - this will be very helpful in our discussion later this week with our new friends in California! Stop by her blog and add your input!
Jackson, Liam, we're looking forward to more posts from you!
Lots of students enjoyed the "Kid Snippets" we watched in class. Fin posted several of her favourites on her blog. She also posted some awesome Stop Motion inspiration for us!
Fiona's been busy on her blog! It's almost like I don't even need to blog anymore, I can just direct you to her blog! Just today, she posted the amazing trick video we watched in class that will help to remind us NEVER to drink and drive. My mom visited last week and told us all about fitting hearing aids in Guatemala, see what Fiona remembered from that! Like Fin, Fiona posted some of her favourite Kid Snippets. After Caroline's presentation about Complete Streets, Fiona posted her ideas about how Ottawa could make Complete Streets! She also posted a really cool Stop Motion video I'd never seen before.
Whoa! Gabby's been busy too. Check out her memories of my mom's visit to our class! She posted an incredible, heart-wrenching video called "The Bullies Called Him Pork Chop", watch it with an adult. It's amazing. Gabby has a very talented music teacher!
Melodee posted about her Where Project. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the Digital Degus' presentations! Is anyone thinking of entering the official challenge?
I can't get a lot of the videos on Miguel's blog to load, but as always, he's posting lots of daschunds! Check them out!
Wanna send an e-card (an electronic card?), check out Millie's blog to find out how!
Oh my goodness, Oscar got a haircut! Molly's got a new blogger app on her iPod. Check out the beautiful photo we took!
Sophia's been busy on Youtube, collecting the cutest animal videos she can find!
Vickie's posted a great Winter Sports quiz - this will be very helpful in our discussion later this week with our new friends in California! Stop by her blog and add your input!
Jackson, Liam, we're looking forward to more posts from you!
Don't Forget!
Hello Digital Degus,
Three reminders:
1. Music With a Message is LATE (it was due last Thursday!)
2. Fire Safety Plans are LATE (they were due Monday!)
3. If you want to take an idea and run with it, please think of a way to help the yellow and red light mathematicians with double digit multiplication!
See you tomorrow (Tuesday!)
Shauna
Three reminders:
1. Music With a Message is LATE (it was due last Thursday!)
2. Fire Safety Plans are LATE (they were due Monday!)
3. If you want to take an idea and run with it, please think of a way to help the yellow and red light mathematicians with double digit multiplication!
See you tomorrow (Tuesday!)
Shauna
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Take an Idea and Run With It!
Hello Digital Degus,
Today in the computer lab, you will be taking an idea and running with it! I have posted A LOT of ideas lately and want you to take some time to build on those ideas. You can select which TWO blog posts to comment on, but you must comment on at least TWO of the blog posts listed below:
(Alternately, if you have your own blog, you could make two posts describing your ideas, then leave a comment on the appropriate post to link to your blog!)
You MUST comment on TWO (or more of the posts below)
1. Pennies for Polio Fundraising Ideas
2. Flat Classroom project possibilities - A Week in the Life or Life Round Here
3. Read Aloud Day ideas
4. Awesome Project proposal
5. Stop Motion ideas
If you have selected a NEW item, you MUST update your Where Project topic
You may also visit and comment on the following blogs:
Laurie and Lisa's Blog
Rock of Ages Blog
or your classmates' blogs
Expectations for your comments:
-relates to the post that you're commenting on (Fiona)
-add new ideas! (Kaleigh)
-more than one sentence. (Sophia)
-JUICY! (include details and care) (Sophia)
-share your ideas before you forget them, you can write them on paper before typing them (or on a word processor) (Thomas)
-think before typing (Jackson)
-answer in full sentences, don't write gibberish (Laryssa)
-read over your work before hitting "publish" (Vickie)
-read the other comments before posting so you're not being repetitive (Laryssa)
-reply to other people's comments, continue the conversation, build on people's ideas, this can help us make groups for activities!
Today in the computer lab, you will be taking an idea and running with it! I have posted A LOT of ideas lately and want you to take some time to build on those ideas. You can select which TWO blog posts to comment on, but you must comment on at least TWO of the blog posts listed below:
(Alternately, if you have your own blog, you could make two posts describing your ideas, then leave a comment on the appropriate post to link to your blog!)
You MUST comment on TWO (or more of the posts below)
1. Pennies for Polio Fundraising Ideas
2. Flat Classroom project possibilities - A Week in the Life or Life Round Here
3. Read Aloud Day ideas
4. Awesome Project proposal
5. Stop Motion ideas
If you have selected a NEW item, you MUST update your Where Project topic
You may also visit and comment on the following blogs:
Laurie and Lisa's Blog
Rock of Ages Blog
or your classmates' blogs
Expectations for your comments:
-relates to the post that you're commenting on (Fiona)
-add new ideas! (Kaleigh)
-more than one sentence. (Sophia)
-JUICY! (include details and care) (Sophia)
-share your ideas before you forget them, you can write them on paper before typing them (or on a word processor) (Thomas)
-think before typing (Jackson)
-answer in full sentences, don't write gibberish (Laryssa)
-read over your work before hitting "publish" (Vickie)
-read the other comments before posting so you're not being repetitive (Laryssa)
-reply to other people's comments, continue the conversation, build on people's ideas, this can help us make groups for activities!
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