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Seesaw and numeracy

3/28/2021

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I went to a Maths conference yesterday and was thinking about how amazing Seesaw is for creating visible thinking and authentic opportunities to gather voice for problem solving, noticing and more! Then I had a horrible thought that I hadn't actually have ever done a targeted Maths PLD with Seesaw!! I scrolled through my Youtube channel thinking I had but I just seemed to have missed it!
But never fear! I whipped up this introduction and very surface level peek into some ways Seesaw and numeracy can go together! In the holidays I will run a deeper level PLD with insight into activities; but this can get you through until then! Seesaw has opportunities to document, create, share and reflect for both teachers and students with their learning. I love the way that it can make it easier for both teachers and learners. 
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View the slides and watch the recording below to see a little bit more of how you can use Seesaw with numeracy! Find links to freebie templates and handouts plus other PLD re​cordings too on the slides below!
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New online course - flipped learning

3/21/2021

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Today I launched my new freebie course - Flipped Learning in the Classroom! About 2 weeks ago I shared some videos on what I do for flipped learning and insta went crazy. Lots of teachers wanted to know how I did it, what it consists of and where they can learn more. So why not create a free online course to help share what I do with you all! 
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I already have free online courses that you can complete here on my online courses site! There are some around Google apps and Seesaw; now adding flipped learning to it! 
Check out the promo video below showing you what it comes with! 
Sign up for this free course here!
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Guided maths - the teaching sequence

10/18/2020

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How do you teach guided maths?
Of course there is no right or wrong answer. Every teacher does things differently but this is what works for me. I have a new learning assistant starting on Monday and I had to really think about how I teach guided maths. I wanted it to be explicit and clear so that she was confident in the teaching she would be able to do in maths time. 
With learning assistants, they are not teachers or should be doing things like a teacher does. But if they have clear pathway to what it can look like then it will help ease the process. 
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This is teaching anchor chart is handy for teachers, new teachers, learning assistants and more! So that guided maths is clear and learning is being explored in the same capacity. You can use this in your classroom, share it with your beginning teachers or just use it to spice up your programme!
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Seesaw progressions

10/11/2020

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Today I updated my Seesaw student and teacher progressions. These were created awhile ago to use as goals, progressions and a resource teachers and students can use when implementing Seesaw. It covers three different levels of progressions: beginner, proficient and advanced. There are five areas to the progressions:
  • tools
  • activities
  • feedback
  • posting
  • blog

These can be displayed in your class, used for formative assessment of students using Seesaw or to help teachers see how they are using it, to build to an advanced level of use. 
Grab these updated versions below!

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Ulearn 2020 - Get sweet with Seesaw

10/7/2020

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Today I presented at Ulearn2020. It was really different this year being a completely online course and I ran a presentation called 'Get Sweet with Seesaw'. It was an introductory session to Seesaw, unpacking four key ways that Seesaw can be used with students and in your classroom. 
The four key themes were:
  • document the learning
  • create the learning
  • share the learning
  • reflect on the learning
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It gave examples of what those themes meant for use with Seesaw, how it is represented in the classroom and then there was some play-exploration time for teachers to use the tools in practice. I find the best way to learn is via hands on learning opportunities and really value learning by using Seesaw. 
If you would love access to my slides you can click on the link below! Otherwise any questions about what I shared please get in contact. I love Seesaw and really see the benefits for learning! 
Yes! I would love to see the slides!
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Inserting emoji videos

5/3/2020

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I have now got four videos showing how to insert emojis on an iPad, chromebook on google docs, chromebook on seesaw and macbook! All of these are easy to follow tutorials that show you how to get them inserted. If this is something you didn't know about - then tune in to one of these below to learn how!
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How am i doing online learning at home?

4/13/2020

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Today I ran an online zoom session sharing what I am doing in my classroom for home learning whilst we are on lockdown. I have delivered lots of online learning over this holiday period but for some reason I was extra anxious today about sharing my ideas. Mostly because of how judgemental people have been online and I am mindful of what people think about setting work for their students online. But nevertheless, I shared what I am doing with everyone and you can take it or leave it. 
I have always loved sharing what I am doing in the classroom and remote or home learning is no different. I am confident in the ideas I have and that it will help continue to build connections with students whilst also practicing key skills we have learnt in the classroom. 

Missed the session or want to watch the recording? Find the below and also a link to the slides you can access - with links to resources I have made available for you to make copies of. Find that at the bottom of the page. 
Access the slides here
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The WIP Hui 2020

1/18/2020

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This weekend was the first 'The WIP Hui' held in Napier, New Zealand. The WIP Hui was formed by 6 like minded educators that want to help others to connect, share and disrupt education. We found that at conferences it can be a real hit and miss opportunity, with lots of the learning being done by talking or having smaller connections and conversations with others. So we thought why not make our own unconference hui to help us share and connect with others. 
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So we came together, got started and formed a plan! And that is what we have - The WIP Hui. WIP stands for work in progress; like all teachers are doing, always working on growing/learning as professions. 

The day started off with Smackdowns. 
These are quick snippet ideas that teachers love, use, are passionate about and want to share with others. Loads of tools that you can use for free in your classroom. 

Check out the link here to see what you can use!
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This then led to the first round of workshops! Three educators shared their ideas about topics they are passionate about. We voted on ones that we were interested in and those educators got the floor. 
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Racheal shared her ideas on how to unleash your frizzle - student inquiry ideas to help hook students into learning. 
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Karla shared her experience on Classcraft and how she explores and uses that in her classroom. 
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Rachel shared how to help get your sh*t together. She highlighted Google keep and how this can help keep you organised and onto it in life. 

We then had some more smackdowns and an open sharing time. These were really interesting to hear what others were doing in the classroom. 
Some of the ideas shared were:
  • Arabella's Adventures sites.google.com/view/arabellasadventures
  • An integrated financial literacy programme - Karla shared some ideas on how she creates her classroom with a financial literacy programme. Students have jobs and use the income to pay for things in the classroom. 
  • Posing questions from Sue around how do others integrate curriculum areas into the classroom? In terms of overall integration into classrooms not segregated reading, writing and maths. 
  • MakerEd NZ shared the awesome breakouts and maker challenges that you can do in the classroom. These are free to use and made by Michael Davidson. Check out these ideas here. 
  • Laura Butler shared her amazing website and Google Innovator project - learning with machines. This is all about AI and how to use AI products in your classroom easily and effectively. 

Day 1 was a great success and I am so happy that people are full of ideas, tips and tricks to take away to their classrooms. Tomorrow will bring about more new ideas, with 3 more workshops and a design thinking session! 
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Seesaw for Beginners

12/23/2019

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Seesaw for beginners is the third course I have released online as part of my Mrs Priestley ICT Online courses. These are all free to complete; teaching skills in a hands on, easy to listen to course that you can complete at any time of the day, anywhere. 

The first two are Google Drive for Teachers and Navigating Google Docs. Each of these courses aim to provide an insightful look into how each of the topics work, with videos, quizzes and activities that you can complete along the course. 

Once enrolled, you have free access to the course at all times, being able to access it anywhere and refresh at any time. There is also a certificate and digital badge you can download once you have completed the course. 
Seesaw for beginners course
Access the other courses here
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Free PLD Slides

11/5/2019

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Did you know that you have free access to slides I have used in presentations?
These are shared in my free to access, Google drive shared resource library. A google drive folder with resources, ideas, links and templates anyone can access, download and make a copy of!
Finding resources to help up skill can be tricky. And everyone has their own take on things. But i love presenting and sharing my ideas with others so have created copies for others to use in the classroom. 
This is countless hours of presentation creation - free for you to use to up skill or read through. If you would like to use something in your own presentations, please contact me to let me know and ensure you leave all credit (or make credit back) to Mrs Priestley ICT. Have a peek - there might be something you can learn!
Access the PLD slides here
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What's 'App'-ening

10/17/2019

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Each fortnight I release a digital newsletter with specific tips, ideas and links to read on the go! Nothing too long and wordy. But short snippets with things you can implement in the classroom tomorrow! This is free to subscribe to, and gets emailed to your inbox every fortnight. 
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Each edition has four key areas:
Seesaw hotspot
Twitter finds
Let's get Googley
What's the apps?

These have pictures, links, snippets and ideas for you! 
Check here for past editions of the newsletter or subscribe via the button below!!
Subscribe to What's 'App'-ening here!
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Navigating Google Docs - online course

10/14/2019

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Tonight the second course was released on my online PLD platform - Navigating Google Docs. This course is a 45 minute online PLD course teaching you how to use Google Docs and all the little bits in between! A beginners course with tutorials and quizzes you can complete from the comfort of your own home. A great way to get in some learning! 
This follows the first online course - Google Drive for Teachers; working through navigation around Google Drive. Mrs Priestley ICT Online Courses are easy to access and complete, with a certification and digital badge upon completion!
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Click on the button here to access the course 'Navigating Google Docs' course!
Use the code GETLEARNING! for 50% the course price (for a limited time).
Navigating Google Docs Course
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Reflection of ulearn 19

10/11/2019

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This week I was lucky to attend the Ulearn19 conference at Rotorua, New Zealand. It was an action packed three days of meeting new people, learning new ideas and gather information/resources to bring back to my school and other teachers. I was also fortunate to be able to present two workshops as well which I will share the links again for today. This website post shares some of the key ideas and takeaways from the sessions I attended. 
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21st century skills that should be taught in the classroom
As education is changing, we need to prepare students for jobs that are do not currently exist or are being implemented slowly. This means helping our students build key skills to take them into the 21st century and be successful,. 
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Future of learning
This amazing infographic is a great way of showing the future of learning. This encompasses key ideas around technology 4 learning, research 4 learning, environment 4 learning and assessment 4 learning. Click on the picture for the link. 
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Student Agency through Inquiry
This session was hands down the best I have been to. A fantastic insight into inquiry, how students can become leaders and change makers of their learning; and bringing in provocation/exploration time to really explore learning opportunities for themselves. Click on the picture for the link to the presentation. 
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“Utilising technology to create change” - Building student capabilities in writing and reading
This session was a fabulous session around using Apple products and keynote to engage students in their learning and create purposeful end products. Jo Weldon shared some amazing examples from her classroom so click on the picture for the link to her presentation (this will take you to a google link to her keynote presentation). 
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Augmented Reality 
Augmented reality or AR is a new, engaging way of bringing new possibilities into the classroom. Apple leaders shared key AR examples of how teachers can introduce these ideas into the classroom in meaningful ways - along with templates and lesson examples (like this one attached). 
This example explained how you can use AR Makr to bring real world examples into the classroom. 

Check out the lesson card templates here. Or search the collection of AR apps on the app store. 

Play based learning
Play is important for many reasons, being incorporated and used in founding ways in the classroom. Some key skills that can be developed through a play based learning approach are: 
-Managing information

-Work with others

-Be creative

-Self-manage

-Thinking, solve problems and make decisions.
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A play based learning approach is a great way to get students to engage learners on a deeper level. 
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Digital Badging
I went to an amazing lunch time session from a friend Michael Davidson who shared his knowledge of setting up digital badging for his school. Digital badges are a great way for students and teachers to gain awards for work they do. Check out his link via the picture on how it works and can get set up. 

Seesaw
I presented two presentations on Seesaw within the classroom. The first one was using seesaw portfolios for assessment with aspects like seesaw skills, activities and fluency checks. The second was using seesaw within literacy and maths - providing teachers with links, templates and ideas on how to create activities around literacy and maths. Click on the photos below for links to the presentations. 
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Check out my own personal reflection on my drive home thinking about the best parts from ulearn19! Check out their website also for more information. 
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Using Seesaw within literacy and maths

10/10/2019

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Today I presented my second session at Ulearn 2019 around 'Using Seesaw within literacy and maths'. This session was a hands on session providing teachers with tips, resources and tutorials to use with getting Seesaw integrated into your classroom. 
This session has links to this 'how to create specific activities - online tutorials' where I have created videos on how to specifically download and export templates for Seesaw. Click on the picture for the link. 

Access the Seesaw slide deck presentation from today here:
bit.ly/ulearnseesaw2
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Ulearn 2019 presentation

10/9/2019

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Today I did a 25 minute taster presentation on using Seesaw portfolios for assessment. This was a quick introduction on using skills, activities and fluency checks alongside or integrated into your assessment. 
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You can access the slide deck here on this link:
bit.ly/ulearn19seesaw1

This has videos, explanations, photos and links to how you can use Seesaw within your classroom and assessment. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick dive into these areas with ideas and tips on making it happen. 


Do you need some PLD around Seesaw? Let me help you!

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