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ePortfolios as Learning Journals using the iPads in the Early Years at OSC ADAPTED FROM THE PRESENTATION OF SEAN MCHUGH DIGITAL LITERACY COACH, UWCSEA, SINGAPORE
ePortfolios as Learning Journals using the iPads in the Early Years at OSCADAPTED FROM THE PRESENTATION OF SEAN MCHUGH
DIGITAL LITERACY COACH, UWCSEA, SINGAPORE
ContentWhy Learning Journals?
What will be the strategy in PS and KG?
How will it look like?
What apps do we need?
Why Learning Journals, why not ePortfolio?
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The term 'Portfolio' has a tendency to imply product over process
My BookmarkThis Task was to
design a bookmark
about the book
Why Learning Journals, why not ePortfolio?
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What we really want to see is the 'journey' of learning, yes the final 'product'
but perhaps more importantly, the process of learning that the student/teacher documented on the way there.
Students
What will be the strategy in PS and KG?
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Build a capture culture in the classroom
Teachers and TA’s
What could be the strategy?
Lia
Ideally 1:1
iPads in the hands of the kids
What will be the strategy?
Every teacherwith a laptop and
an iPadWelcome!
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A Google+ account per classroom
How will it look like?
Images Sources: http://doverdlc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/learning-journals-in-early-years.html
What will be the strategy?
For pictures and videos we need:
iPad Google+Google+ Auto
backupGoogle+ Albums
What apps do we need?
“No, in our school, they are not about content, or
consumption, they are about conceptual learning, through creating, capturing and reflection. They are
devices for capturing learning that is driven by overarching concepts, devices that allow us to permeate
our classrooms with what we call Capture Culture.”
What apps do we need?
Eight essential apps for Capturing Learning
Less is more…
What apps do we need?
Take photos and screenshots
Film videos
Edit
Organize
Upload
Camera/Photos
What apps do we need?
Doodlecast
Draw and talk (no photo) - Digital whiteboard Image source: http://www.sageandsavvy.com/2011/12/doodlecast-for-kids-iphoneipad-app.html
Doodlecast
Draw
Record the voice
Share
Save
What apps do we need?
Drawing Pad Drawing
Painting
Stickers
Annotating over an image,
Different backgrounds (handwriting, maths)
Basic word processing: ideal for introduction of keyboarding skills.
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What apps do we need?
Popplet
Mind mapping made easy,
Pinch, zoom,
Connect/disconnect,
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Other useful apps for upper grade levels
Explain Everything iMovie Doodlecast Pro
