At Peachgrove Intermediate we are committed to providing our students with a stimulating two year educational programme focusing on continuous improvement of academic results. We also offer a wide variety of extra-curricula activities in music, sport, outdoor education and cultural experiences. We encourage students to take advantage of as many of these varied opportunities as possible.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Reaching For The Stars
Thought this slide presentation might interest some of you about the future of ICT in the classroom. Very Interesting!
Friday, February 27, 2009
The start of our blogging experience
students who recived an honourary mention in our Karioi team time for creating a "fantastic blog"
Talk to your family tonigt and teach them all how to play "Four in row." Addition Style. I thought that most of you were pretty competitive. So I've made Multiplication boards.
Talk to your family tonigt and teach them all how to play "Four in row." Addition Style. I thought that most of you were pretty competitive. So I've made Multiplication boards.
Get some respect! & "follow" each others blogs
Spread the word in the bloghetty bloggers. Follow each others blogs and build up your profile. My son says, "Get some respect"
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Stylise your blog
Hey guys after you have done your mathsmate I want you to Pip your Blog. Especially your profile area.
An awesome blog to visit is DarkChu. Write things that your passionate about and tell our class a little about yourself without revealing your personal details.
See you all tomorrow. Don't forget to get your mathsmate signed by your parents
Matua
An awesome blog to visit is DarkChu. Write things that your passionate about and tell our class a little about yourself without revealing your personal details.
See you all tomorrow. Don't forget to get your mathsmate signed by your parents
Matua
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Pimping Your Profile and making it your own
Only half the class have commented on the bloghetty blog. If you have no internet connection at home then don't stress, you will be able to comment at school tomorrow.
After you have commented on the classroom blog, I would like you to pip out your own blog.
Make it stylish by...
After you have commented on the classroom blog, I would like you to pip out your own blog.
Make it stylish by...
- Filling out your profile
- Using a photo (Animation)
- Make a comment so that other people can comment on your blog
- Try other media with blogging e.g. upload pictures, video's that relate to unit studies that we are doing in class. e.g. You may want to share your knowledge about measurement and share a resource that helps you understand area and perimeter.
- Change the colours and layout of your blog
- Visit other blogs and evaluate what you like about their's
Homework
Just remember to finish as much as you can with your homework. Read the newspaper first, then answer the questions. If you get stuck answering some of the questions, Ask your parents, adult or older brothers or sisters to help you.
For parents CLICK ON HOMEWORK to the NIE (Newspapers in Education) Website. This will give you information about what NIE is all about
Congratulations You've Made it
Welcome room 11. If you've made it this far, then you are now official bloghetty bloggers. Take a look around and add things to your own profile. Remember to be safe and don't use your personal details.
Question for the day
Today's Children are spoilt.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Tell me why and post your comments and we'll discuss this further in class tomorrow
Question for the day
Today's Children are spoilt.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Tell me why and post your comments and we'll discuss this further in class tomorrow
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Blogging Instructions
How to contribute your ideas and comments to room 11’s blog: http://room11sbloghettyblog.blogspot.com/
Step 1: Create a Gmail account: (AT HOME)
Because of strict ICT protocols using email, creating a gmail account can only be done from home and cannot be accessed from school. However, this is a necessary process in order to start your blogging experience.
Go to http://www.google.co.nz/ >click on Gmail (top left) > Sign up for Gmail In order to protect your identity, PLEASE DO NOT type personal information about yourself.
USERNAME & PASSWORD: Make sure that your username & password is something that you can remember. Write it down and put it somewhere safe Follow instructions and fill in all fields. When fully completed, you should see a message saying congratulations! You've successfully signed up for Gmail. Click > I’m ready – show me my account
Step 2: Creating your blog: (AT HOME)
Go to https://www.blogger.com/start In 3 easy steps you will have created a stylish blog that will enable you to be part of the blogging experience by posting your thoughts, ideas and opinions.
Step 3: Signing In: (AT SCHOOL)
Go to https://www.blogger.com/start and click > sign in (top right) Then click > http://room11sbloghettyblog.blogspot.com/ this will only give you access to posts comments on your blog.
Step 4: Using an Alias name:
When you are filling out your blog profile, NEVER EVER put down your personal details. Always use an Alias name e.g. "peach-izzle11"
TIPS:
Always stay on task when posting a comment, don’t go off the topic. Use your blog for educational purposes. This will enhance your learning by getting real feedback from other students and teachers. This maybe from members in your class, mountain group or from school’s around NZ or, from school's around the world.
ENJOY BLOGGING and BE SAFE!
Step 1: Create a Gmail account: (AT HOME)
Because of strict ICT protocols using email, creating a gmail account can only be done from home and cannot be accessed from school. However, this is a necessary process in order to start your blogging experience.
Go to http://www.google.co.nz/ >click on Gmail (top left) > Sign up for Gmail In order to protect your identity, PLEASE DO NOT type personal information about yourself.
USERNAME & PASSWORD: Make sure that your username & password is something that you can remember. Write it down and put it somewhere safe Follow instructions and fill in all fields. When fully completed, you should see a message saying congratulations! You've successfully signed up for Gmail. Click > I’m ready – show me my account
Step 2: Creating your blog: (AT HOME)
Go to https://www.blogger.com/start In 3 easy steps you will have created a stylish blog that will enable you to be part of the blogging experience by posting your thoughts, ideas and opinions.
Step 3: Signing In: (AT SCHOOL)
Go to https://www.blogger.com/start and click > sign in (top right) Then click > http://room11sbloghettyblog.blogspot.com/ this will only give you access to posts comments on your blog.
Step 4: Using an Alias name:
When you are filling out your blog profile, NEVER EVER put down your personal details. Always use an Alias name e.g. "peach-izzle11"
TIPS:
Always stay on task when posting a comment, don’t go off the topic. Use your blog for educational purposes. This will enhance your learning by getting real feedback from other students and teachers. This maybe from members in your class, mountain group or from school’s around NZ or, from school's around the world.
ENJOY BLOGGING and BE SAFE!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Mobile Blogging
With a simple click, I've used my mobile phone to upload this photo of my son to the classroom blog. What other innovative ways could we use "Mobile Blogging" as a learning tool to engage students learning in room 11? What are your thoughts and comments?
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