Books to inspire learning about global issues
As we are looking at global connections in my Year 5/6 class, I recently posed the question to my students: Would rather go to school in...
He who opens a book closes a prison gate
Nigeria is a country that is very close to my heart. I have never been there but I have been teaching the same EAL/D student for three...
Informing parents about Twitter in the Classroom
If Twitter is being used in the learning space, I believe it's vital that the 'why' and 'how' it's used is communicated with parents. I...
The e-space - learning hubs for students
Preparing ahead, I have created a 'learning hub' for my school's Term 4 Science and Technology Unit. This simple Wix website/blog will...
...And the tower is created!
With some general assistance from experienced members of the community (i.e. Mum and Dad), the tower is created. Learning through...