Learning Journals (ePortfolios) at OSC for Kindergarten and Preschool

ePortfolios as Learning Journals using the iPads in the Early Years at OSCADAPTED FROM THE PRESENTATION OF SEAN MCHUGH

DIGITAL LITERACY COACH, UWCSEA, SINGAPORE

ContentWhy Learning Journals?

What will be the strategy in PS and KG?

How will it look like?

What apps do we need?

Why Learning Journals, why not ePortfolio?

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The term 'Portfolio' has a tendency to imply product over process

My BookmarkThis Task was to

design a bookmark

about the book

Why Learning Journals, why not ePortfolio?

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What we really want to see is the 'journey' of learning, yes the final 'product'

but perhaps more importantly, the process of learning that the student/teacher documented on the way there.

Students

What will be the strategy in PS and KG?

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Build a capture culture in the classroom

Teachers and TA’s

What could be the strategy?

Lia

Ideally 1:1

iPads in the hands of the kids

What will be the strategy?

Every teacherwith a laptop and

an iPadWelcome!

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A Google+ account per classroom

How will it look like?

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What will be the strategy?

For pictures and videos we need:

iPad Google+Google+ Auto

backupGoogle+ Albums

What apps do we need?

“No, in our school, they are not about content, or

consumption, they are about conceptual learning, through creating, capturing and reflection. They are

devices for capturing learning that is driven by overarching concepts, devices that allow us to permeate

our classrooms with what we call Capture Culture.”

What apps do we need?

Eight essential apps for Capturing Learning

Less is more…

What apps do we need?

Take photos and screenshots

Film videos

Edit

Organize

Upload

Camera/Photos

What apps do we need?

Doodlecast

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Doodlecast

Draw

Record the voice

Share

Save

What apps do we need?

Drawing Pad Drawing

Painting

Stickers

Annotating over an image,

Different backgrounds (handwriting, maths)

Basic word processing: ideal for introduction of keyboarding skills.

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What apps do we need?

Popplet

Mind mapping made easy,

Pinch, zoom,

Connect/disconnect,

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Other useful apps for upper grade levels

Explain Everything iMovie Doodlecast Pro