Traditionally, we have a page in each students progress folder that records their reading over the year. Once they have read 50 books they receive a reading ribbon for their jersey. The intention of this task is to motivate students to read, exploring new types of books and different authors. Timetoast allows for an interactive reading log, providing the opportunity for students to share with each other their thoughts about what they have read, while still recording their total number of books read.

My Five Favourite Tools Netvibes, Freecorder 4, Flipcam, Accessories and gadgets, Timetoast. ROBYN WILSON And Room 7 Students Hello and welcome.

Netvibes PURPOSES One stop shop Saves messy “favourites” – organises (tags) bookmarks Can be accessed anywhere with internet access Unlimited storage – many tabs Personalised – type in notes, save and tag bookmarks,t o -do lists, e-mail, facebook, RSS feeds – keeping tabs on other blogs and wikis, news updates, educational feeds. Let’s watch a quick video.

Freecorder4 PURPOSES A free web video downloader, sound recorder and file converter for Windows. Will also work in windows for Apple. Used for converting flipcam video into a file to use in moviemaker so it is small enough to upload to a blog or wiki. Used for saving u-tube or teacher-tube clips for use in learning for students – takes up less memory on your system. Sits on the tool bar Select the file you want to convert Select the new format It will save it into a folder named ‘Freecorder 4’ or where you want it.

Flipcam The Good Stuff... Light and portable to carry with you – in a pouch just like your mobile phone. Easy to take photo’s and short video’s. No cords or leads – USB attached for charging and transferring data. Used for... Instructional dance videos made so all teachers could instruct dance and show them to the students. video of students reading to share success and possible next steps. Teacher feedback at conferences – uploaded to cluster wiki Class individual photos for activboard work, art etc.

Gadgets and Accessories Useful tools in the accessories folder I LOVE THE SNIPPING TOOL I LOVE STICKY NOTES Go to main windows menu – All programmes – Accessories – select ‘Snipping tool’. If you right click it you can pin it to your task bar. The same process for stick notes. Gadgets are fun and useful... Go to main windows menu - Control panel – appearance and personalisation – desktop gadgets Calendar Clock Puzzle

Timetoast Purposes: To create a timeline of events – this could be topic related such as the history of earthquakes, or be a person’s autobiography, e.g. ‘Nana’s Life’ You can search for timelines under headings of Music, science, Politics, etc. For students to record their reading over the year, giving feedback and reflection on their choice of novels, ie. A graphic and digital version of a Reading Log. This could form part of an e-portfolio or be shared on the class blogg/wiki. NOW FOR ROOM 7 PRESENTERS.