Being a Twitter keen user, I had come across people often using a hashtag with TM in it. I often wondered what it meant and wanted to explore it further. When I had the opportunity to go to a teachmeet in Portsmouth it was the perfect chance. Once arriving I knew straight away that it was a friendly environment that everyone spoke to each other.
A series of different presentations took place and here were a selection of the idea from them. First up was an equally novice member of teachmeets. Kenny spoke all about the app Aurasma. This was interactive in which children can relate to pictures. When scanning the picture children can then see further images as a overlay.
A series of different presentations took place and here were a selection of the idea from them. First up was an equally novice member of teachmeets. Kenny spoke all about the app Aurasma. This was interactive in which children can relate to pictures. When scanning the picture children can then see further images as a overlay.
The next presentation was by Jon Neale. This presentation focused on the use of google maps to enhance learning. He modelled the ability to explore different areas in the world such as the Brazil World Cup football stadiums, the Great Barrier Reef and many more. He also showed how you can create your own maps to produce journey.
It was then the turn of Rachel discussing about Off time table impact using google classroom. She discussed the different activities that the children took part in each week and the apps/programs that were used to aid this. Applications included:- Spreaker, Touchcast and Snapseed.
QR codes was the next topic of discussion. QR codes I have seen with my class is a fun interactive way that can help children's learning. The website QR code kaywa was suggested to produce the QR code by copying and pasting the URL. QR Wild and Class Tools are tools that can be used to create a scavenger hunt for children around the school.
From Stephan we were then inroduced to the term MOOC - Massive Open Online Courses. A variety of different places were suggested including
In summary I really enjoyed my first ever teachmeet and have lots of ideas to try and include in my teaching.
It was then the turn of Rachel discussing about Off time table impact using google classroom. She discussed the different activities that the children took part in each week and the apps/programs that were used to aid this. Applications included:- Spreaker, Touchcast and Snapseed.
QR codes was the next topic of discussion. QR codes I have seen with my class is a fun interactive way that can help children's learning. The website QR code kaywa was suggested to produce the QR code by copying and pasting the URL. QR Wild and Class Tools are tools that can be used to create a scavenger hunt for children around the school.
From Stephan we were then inroduced to the term MOOC - Massive Open Online Courses. A variety of different places were suggested including
- Future learn
- Class Central
- Fiona Harvey - Scoopit
In summary I really enjoyed my first ever teachmeet and have lots of ideas to try and include in my teaching.