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 »