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Technology Instruction

2010-10-11

For ICT teachers who are just starting out... In a perfect world I would like to see the use of technology woven through the fabric of our students' education but in reality many schools continue to Read full article »

Useful Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Sites

2010-04-15

I frequently update this blog with information about technology that is useful with Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) such as Smart boards. Take a look at the "Post Categories" on the left hand side of this page Read full article »

Creating a PowerPoint class book

2010-03-03

I made my first video tutorial!! This is a method for making a big book using PowerPoint. You can follow the instructions as you watch by pausing the video to follow the instructions and then Read full article »

SMART Notebook – adding hyperlinks

2010-03-01

Here is a quick tutorial about how to add hyperlinks in Smart Notebook Software: For many more great video tutorials go to: Technology Tips by Marcia Jeans and enter "notebook" into the search bar on the Read full article »

Word Magnets!!

2010-03-01

Here is a quick tutorial on how to use the online application: Word Magnet on your Interactive Whiteboard. Very cool tool! You can play with them on the website: Word Magnets by Triptico For more information Read full article »

Subject Area Weblinks

2010-02-27

There are hundreds of great subject specific Websites on the internet. I have bookmarked great sites I have found on the social bookmarking Site Diigo. To look through my slides go to my Diigo site Read full article »

Technology in the Primary Classroom

2010-02-01

The video below is a fantastic example of the use of technology in a primary classroom. One of the concerns I hear the most from teachers is that technology will reduce social interactions within their Read full article »

Merry Christmas!!!

2009-12-13

I created this SMART Notebook file as a fun activity at Christmas. I have the kids come up, put a check mark on the gift they want to open and then touch a gift to Read full article »

Horizons 2009 ~ CUE BC Conference

2009-10-26

Craig, Darryl, Nancy & I made two presentations for the Horizons 2009 CUE BC conference. I posted our slides and notes for our first presentation on my other Blog: Thinking UDL ~  What is UDL (Universal Read full article »

Into the Book

2009-10-26

Into the book is an engaging way to review and reinforce various reading comprehension strategies teachers are teaching in their classroom. I introduce it as a large group activity on the SMART Board or Read full article »