Literacy with ICT Blog

August 27, 2010

Summer Institute 2010 - Day 2

Filed under: General — John Finch @ 1:21 pm

Thank you for coming to the LwICT Institute with open minds, for participating fully, and for learning from and with your peers!

Please reflect on your experiences at the LwICT Institute by responding to the following, or by reflecting on something of your own choosing.

1. In what ways will your assessment of LwICT support the growth of your students’ critical and creative thinking?

2. What are some opportunities and challenges you anticipate as you prepare to implement LwICT in your school?

August 26, 2010

LwICT Summer Institute 2010 - First Day Reflection

Filed under: General — John Finch @ 2:15 pm

Thank you for making time in your busy schedule to attend this 2-day Institute on LwICT. Please make a comment to this post by reflecting on the following:

1. How did your understanding of Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum develop today??

2. What did you learn that was a real “Aha!” moment?

3. What are you looking forward to learning tomorrow?

Please feel free to read and respond to any of the previous posts to this blog! Come back often!

August 23, 2010

Robot Mania!

Filed under: General — John Finch @ 1:58 pm

Robot mania is what your students will succumb to during this part of the Ignite Camp.  Your classroom will alternate between being very quiet to very loud as students begin to build their robots.  Collaboration and Cooperation are key to this learning experience.

Now that you have experienced building the robot firsthand, what will you share with your students before they begin?

Ignite Camp - Reflecting on Snap Circuits

Filed under: General — John Finch @ 10:09 am

It would appear that you all quite enjoyed the Snap Circuit Kits!  Can you imagine how much fun your students will have with them?   What are some things you will consider when using the kits with your students?  What might you tell them about the kits before you start?  How will you prepare students for the fact that some components of the kit may not be working?

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