http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm Morning reflection activity 1 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm We have just spent the morning exploring and discussing online interactives that can be used with K-6 students. After reviewing the online interactive sites, we found value in... Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#715 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm We found value in taking the time to check out the different resources on the kidslove2learn site.  We valued having time to check out and evaluate the websites for classroom use.  We all found a resource we can use in the near future.    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#726 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm We found it affective to have a focus on the thinking processes of evaluating a website as we went though the session. Breaking up the focus for primary and elementary in English / Social helped show levels and gave ways to adapt for different n Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#727 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm The LA/social session was very informative with opportunities to actually visit the different resources. Kidslove 2Learn will be tagged as a favorite within our class. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#728 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm ...the sites were very engaging;  even the adults wanted to play.  We also found value that we know that these sites are safe for students and valid for the curriculum. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#729 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm Part 2   We really liked the set up of this session.  There were power cords available, everyone was pre-registered, and there were techs to help with our difficulties.  Great!   We also liked that the resources on th Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#730 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm We found value in... 1.  LA/Social: literacy activities (eg: "www.googlelittrip.com") using Google Earth. 2.  Using the 5 guiding questions for reviewing online resources during the Math seminar. 3.  Having the time to explore Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#731 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm We found value in having access to the different websites and the modelling, coaching and scaffolding activities. Also, it good to have assistance when searching the sites. Some of the sites in LA and Socialwere not user friendly so we would need practi Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#732 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm Taking the time to view the sites Examples lead to other ideas Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#733 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm The morning session was very informative and interactive.  The capacity to explore in a supportive environment as well as allowing time to talk with collegues is invaluable.  Sharing with staff and the implementation of learned material can be overwhl Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#736 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm The morning session was very informative and interactive.  The capacity to explore in a supportive environment as well as allowing time to talk with collegues is invaluable.  Sharing with staff and the implementation of learned material can be overwhl Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#737 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm Fantastic Table 4 After much discussion with our table group we decided that the things we found value in from this morning were... 1. We valued having time to explore the 2Learn.ca sites. 2. We were reminded that in dev Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#740 http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm Now that we have been back at school for a few days, I have found the language arts links have been great.  I even took a few minutes just to let the kids explore with the sites on their own.  They really enjoyed the freedom of variety and choice, I l Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:55:39 GMT http://www.2learn2gether.ca/groups/orca/topic/--2009-11-30.htm#773