GoogleFest Site
Google+ is Google's social network enabling users to share and learn across the web. With a Google+ profile users can also manage content and connect with other Google Apps e.g. Blogger, YouTube and Google+ Hangouts (video conferencing). Google+ Communities also enable participants to create and share content others who have similar interests.
Users must be 13 years or older to use Google+. To manage this in schools with Google Apps for Education (GAFE) sub organisations are created in the GAFE control panel e.g. students, staff, Each sub organisation is assigned permissions and access to applications is either switched on or off.
We have recently begun to explore using Google+ communities with senior students (Year 9-13) as part of our CyberSmart Curriculum, specifically focused on Smart Footprint and Smart Relationships.
The following Google presentation is a copy (adapted) and shared with students and their teachers to assist in getting started with Google+.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
GoogleFest 2013 - VideoNot.es
GoogleFest Site
Pause and play YouTube video as you take notes that will be automatically synchronised with the video and saved to your Google Drive. Click the image below to view a shared example of VideoNot.es. You will need to have the Chrome App installed
Pause and play YouTube video as you take notes that will be automatically synchronised with the video and saved to your Google Drive. Click the image below to view a shared example of VideoNot.es. You will need to have the Chrome App installed
Compare and contrast tourism prior to the eruption with today. Begin by using descriptions and images from the documentary 'The Eruption of Tarawera' to guide your thinking.
GoogleFest 2013 - YouTube
GoogleFest Site
Using a video hosting site to store and organise videos enables content to be conveniently shared across a number of online platforms including blogs, sites and online communities. As YouTube channel features have been upgraded, including integration with Google Apps for Education (GAFE) we have begun to consider the potential for utilising YouTube to organise and share original content in addition to using digital video as a rich medium for learning.
We have taken into consideration our blogging protocols, developed to "ensure student safety, maximise student learning and accountability to our BOTs and parents." All video content that is shared online remains under the ownership of the school's GAFE domain. Teachers set up and share content using their GAFE account. Because accounts are never deleted this ensures that the school always has access to content even if the teacher leaves the school.
Using a video hosting site to store and organise videos enables content to be conveniently shared across a number of online platforms including blogs, sites and online communities. As YouTube channel features have been upgraded, including integration with Google Apps for Education (GAFE) we have begun to consider the potential for utilising YouTube to organise and share original content in addition to using digital video as a rich medium for learning.
We have taken into consideration our blogging protocols, developed to "ensure student safety, maximise student learning and accountability to our BOTs and parents." All video content that is shared online remains under the ownership of the school's GAFE domain. Teachers set up and share content using their GAFE account. Because accounts are never deleted this ensures that the school always has access to content even if the teacher leaves the school.
GoogleFest 2013 - Google Draw
GoogleFest Site
Think this might be my favourite Google Docs App. Students really enjoy creating with Google Draw and many of the tools are transferable so it is a great app to start with if you are new to Google Docs.
Google Draw can be located in your Google Drive, click the red Create button and select Drawing. It is a great option for page layout, creating charts, posters, graphic organisers and info-graphics. Create a drawing via Google Support
Google Draw integrates with all other Apps in Google Drive, drawings can be downloaded as image files and inserted into another doc type. They can also be embedded in blogs and sites.
Think this might be my favourite Google Docs App. Students really enjoy creating with Google Draw and many of the tools are transferable so it is a great app to start with if you are new to Google Docs.
Google Draw can be located in your Google Drive, click the red Create button and select Drawing. It is a great option for page layout, creating charts, posters, graphic organisers and info-graphics. Create a drawing via Google Support
Google Draw integrates with all other Apps in Google Drive, drawings can be downloaded as image files and inserted into another doc type. They can also be embedded in blogs and sites.
Sunday, 4 August 2013
EduCampAKL 2013
EduCampAKL 2013, a set on Flickr.
Images from EduCampAKL yesterday. Thanks to an awesome PLN for sharing lots of learning. Check out the wiki for more good things. Via Flickr:
EduCampAKL 2013, Auckland, Saturday 3rd August, 9am - 2pm
Centennial Building, Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde Street Epsom
acesnet.wikispaces.com/EduCampAKL+2013
Monday, 8 July 2013
Where will you be on August 3rd?
...I'll be at EduCamp Auckland!
The 2013 event will be our sixth Auckland unconference, now one of over 10 unconference events to be held around New Zealand this year!
If you are looking to build your professional learning networks, meet innovative, like minded learners and share in some inspiring conversations, this is the place for you.
Check out the EduCampAKL wiki for all event details including ideas and recommendations for participating.
Follow on Twitter #EduCampAKL
EduCampNZ Google+ Community
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Saturday, 18 May 2013
Ten Tips: Google Sites
Ten Tips: Google Sites was prepared to share at the Google Apps for Education Community Conference. View these tips in a Google Site.
Friday, 3 May 2013
Cybersmart #byod2013
Valued the opportunity to participate and contribute to BYOD 2013 hosted by Learning Network NZ yesterday at Albany Senior High. The conference was well supported with over 400 educators attending. Tweets, resources and images nicely archived by +Catriona Pene
These are also excellent opportunities to touch base with my PLN and I enjoyed the conversations. Interested to hear about Tauriko School's approach to BYOD and Digital Citizenship which has been developed to reflect the school's values...thanks +Rochelle Jensen
Plus a geeky goody via +Allanah King, leave voice comments on your Google docs.
I shared some thinking and examples of the Cybersmart Curriculum Manaiakalani Schools have been developing. My notes and resource links are below. A bonus of presenting is the opportunity to reflect on practice and share current thinking with others. Feedback always appreciated.
Click options cog for speaker notes.
These are also excellent opportunities to touch base with my PLN and I enjoyed the conversations. Interested to hear about Tauriko School's approach to BYOD and Digital Citizenship which has been developed to reflect the school's values...thanks +Rochelle Jensen
Plus a geeky goody via +Allanah King, leave voice comments on your Google docs.
I shared some thinking and examples of the Cybersmart Curriculum Manaiakalani Schools have been developing. My notes and resource links are below. A bonus of presenting is the opportunity to reflect on practice and share current thinking with others. Feedback always appreciated.
Click options cog for speaker notes.
Sunday, 2 December 2012
"Harnessing Your Ecosystems"
I wonder...is my use of social media purely a response to my professional exploits? If I didn't work as a teacher and facilitator would I Tweet?
I created my first wiki in September 2006 and over the following year joined Delicious and Flickr, began blogging and finally at 7:04pm on the 2nd August 2007, posted my first Tweet. There was no looking back. My purpose was to connect and share. At the time I was collaborating with an awesome cluster of five schools with over 80 teachers and email was just not going to cut it.
I quickly realised that Web2.0 was going to provide me with increasingly creative tools to communicate and collaborate and also accelerate my work flow substantially. What I hadn't predicted was the growth of a professional learning network that I rate as one of my most valued assets both professionally and personally. This is where I do some of my best learning and in this rapidly changing world learning for me is at its best when I can connect with like-minded.
I have blogged previously about growing a PLN with links and resources to get started. Investing time utilising social media to not only access resources but also contribute and change practice can be augmented by harnessing the power of a professional learning network.
Described as "the power of pull" by Hagel, Seely Brown and Davison (2010), new technologies are creating platforms that increase our visibility and can help us connect with more people, people that we don't know yet or may even be aware exist.
How are you "harnessing your ecosystems?" How are you scaling up your connectivity and attracting the people and resources you need to find your potential? (Blog Post 10/06/2012)
If it's a question of time, this is worth the time. You are not alone out there and believe me every time I think I have a new idea or challenge I find I am not the first or the only one…thank goodness!
I created my first wiki in September 2006 and over the following year joined Delicious and Flickr, began blogging and finally at 7:04pm on the 2nd August 2007, posted my first Tweet. There was no looking back. My purpose was to connect and share. At the time I was collaborating with an awesome cluster of five schools with over 80 teachers and email was just not going to cut it.
I quickly realised that Web2.0 was going to provide me with increasingly creative tools to communicate and collaborate and also accelerate my work flow substantially. What I hadn't predicted was the growth of a professional learning network that I rate as one of my most valued assets both professionally and personally. This is where I do some of my best learning and in this rapidly changing world learning for me is at its best when I can connect with like-minded.
I have blogged previously about growing a PLN with links and resources to get started. Investing time utilising social media to not only access resources but also contribute and change practice can be augmented by harnessing the power of a professional learning network.
Described as "the power of pull" by Hagel, Seely Brown and Davison (2010), new technologies are creating platforms that increase our visibility and can help us connect with more people, people that we don't know yet or may even be aware exist.
How are you "harnessing your ecosystems?" How are you scaling up your connectivity and attracting the people and resources you need to find your potential? (Blog Post 10/06/2012)
If it's a question of time, this is worth the time. You are not alone out there and believe me every time I think I have a new idea or challenge I find I am not the first or the only one…thank goodness!
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