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Gr.4 Stomp IT Out Loud

May 12, 2010

All the grade 4 teachers got together in our training center for a full day PD to learn how to use iMovie and Garageband to make a Stomp movie.  The central idea of the unit is the transference of energy is demonstrated through light and sound using the trans-disciplinary theme of How The World Works.  [...]

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Social Networking

April 4, 2010

Social networking can be defined as “Internet- or mobile-device-based social spaces designed to facilitate communication, collaboration and content sharing across networks of contacts.” -digizen.org As teachers and parents are beginning to recognize the benefit of social networking in learning, they are equally concerned about young children facing cyberbullying and inappropriate content online.  Thus, teaching children [...]

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Mind Your MacBook

April 4, 2010

Students in the 1:1 MacBook programme need to learn to take care of their MacBook all the time.  Here are some tips to remember: 1. Clean regularly 2. Carry gently and carefully 3. Don’t leave anything on keyboard when closing 4. Use a secure bag with separate compartment for charger 5. Keep liquids out of [...]

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