In Year 4 we are having a great time being able demonstrate our understandings with more than just pen and paper. We are also collaborating to publish our findings.
Using our information gathers (camera, safari, QR reader), we apply the information using a variety of oral presenters (e.g. Tellagami, Chatterpix, Explain Everything, Shadow Puppet, Puppet Pals) and visual presenters (Strip Designer, Skitch, Pic Collage, Word Cloud, Type Drawing) to make a collaborative project using the publishers (iMovie, Book Creator, Keynote). Anything you can send to the Camera Roll can be used in the project.
Working Together (iLive and iLearn)
In groups of 3 or 4 (iBelong), the students gather their information and outline what they are wanting to include in their final presentation (iThink). To start with this can be done in collaboration with the teacher. Later, they can be given a brief (including a rubric as well to self access). They then divide the information up into sub presentations (storyboard) and assign who will prepare the information using which app. Each group member works on their "part" (iCreate). They may even work on some parts together such as Puppet Pals. The students then collaborate their efforts onto one device using one of the publishers. Final touches such as titles, credits, music and any final narration is done together. A presentation afternoon would be a very powerful motivational tool for the students.
The biggest challenge for the students (iCommunicate) is to make sure all the group members are clear about what they are doing towards the project (iSelf Manage), fast workers help others who need more support (iSupport). They also need to make sure the project will flow and they make it interesting.
The History of the Anzac Biscuits
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