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The Best Video Creation Tools For Teachers and Students

Posted on June 1, 2020January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris

A good video creation tool is a must in every teacher’s toolbox. But what’s the best program or editor to use? I’ve ranked my favourite tools to create a general video, photo montage, screencast, or even video conference. Check out my top 5 tips for making your videos instantly better when filming on your phone too!

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20 Maths Games For Young Children: Free eBook

Posted on April 7, 2020January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris
This collection of 20 maths games helps young children learn about maths while having fun with family members at home. The games for 5 to 8 year olds are easy to play and require minimal equipment. Kathleen Morris

This collection of 20 maths games helps young children learn about maths while having fun with family members at home. The games for 5 to 8 year olds are easy to play and require minimal equipment.

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My Ultimate Guide To Teaching Online Due To School Closures

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020by Kathleen Morris
Last week I published a comprehensive guide to teaching online due to school closures on The Edublogger. There's something for everyone whether you're just planning for school closures or are in the midst of teaching online.

Last week I published a comprehensive guide to teaching online due to school closures on The Edublogger. There’s something for everyone whether you’re just planning for school closures or are in the midst of teaching online.

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10 Internet Safety Tips for Parents (How to Help Your Child to be Safe Online)

Posted on May 16, 2019January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris
How do we keep children safe online while ensuring their technology use is positive and purposeful? This digital dilemma faces educators and parents worldwide. I offer 10 tips for parents in the form of a printable poster | Kathleen Morris Primary Tech

How do we keep children safe online while ensuring their technology use is positive and purposeful? This digital dilemma faces educators and parents worldwide. I offer 10 tips for parents in the form of a printable poster and invite you to share your own advice.

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Find Free Images For Students On Photos For Class (With How-To Posters)

Posted on April 16, 2019August 21, 2020by Kathleen Morris

Photos For Class is a great site to find free images. It can be used by students under 13 and they don’t need to worry about attribution. My printable PDF posters offer step-by-step instructions for teachers and students to use in the classroom.

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ClassroomScreen: A Useful Tool You Can Use Tomorrow!

Posted on February 14, 2019January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris

ClassroomScreen is a simple and free tool that every teacher should check out. No matter what you teach, as long as you have a projector, interactive whiteboard or television in your classroom, you’ll find a use for ClassroomScreen.

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Team Teaching Tips And Options

Posted on February 8, 2019January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris
Team teaching in an open primary school classroom Australia Kathleen Morris

This post explains how I used to team teach in the primary classroom and a modified model that works well with four classes in one open learning environment. Includes an infographic with team teaching tips!

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Become An Internet Search Master (Google Slides Presentation For Students)

Posted on February 5, 2019January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris

Teach your students how to become an internet search master with this Google Slides presentation from Noah King.

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How To Evaluate Websites: A Guide For Teachers And Students (Free Poster)

Posted on November 20, 2018January 17, 2020by Kathleen Morris

This post zooms in on a particular part of the research process — evaluating websites. It includes a printable flowchart that will assist you in your teaching!

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10 Productivity Tips For Teachers (And Students)

Posted on September 27, 2018February 26, 2019by Kathleen Morris
This post outlines some of my favourite productivity tips to help you get more out of your day | Kathleen Morris | 10 Productivity Tips For Teachers And Students

Want to learn how to manage your time better, be more productive, and get more out of your day with less stress? This post outlines some of my favourite productivity tips. I’d love to hear yours!

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Using Wakelet In The Classroom For Curation And Research

Posted on August 27, 2018January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris

Have you tried out a free curation tool called Wakelet? In this post, I explain what Wakelet is and how you can get started using it in 4 easy steps. I also share some ideas on how Wakelet could be used by teachers and students.

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Teaching Children About Digital Footprints and Online Reputations (With Student Poster)

Posted on June 12, 2018January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris
Learn how to teach students of any age about digital footprints. There are lesson ideas and activities plus a printable poster that summarises 10 important things to know about digital footprints. Kathleen Morris | Primary Tech

This post breaks down how to teach students about digital footprints. You can also find 10 important things to know about digital footprints summarised in a poster.

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How To Connect with Other Classes Around the World Through Blogging

Posted on June 1, 2018January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris
Global collaboration and how to make connections with other classes through blogging | Kathleen Morris | Primary Tech

Global competency is a must for our students! This post outlines dos and don’ts for teachers looking to connect their students with other classes around the world through blogging.

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Poster: How To Write A Quality Blog Comment

Posted on May 11, 2018January 17, 2020by Kathleen Morris
Do you have a class blog? I've found that having a poster to refer to can really help when teaching about quality commenting. Feel free to use my 2018 updated quality commenting poster in your classroom or on your blog. Kathleen Morris Primary Tech

Do you have a class blog? I’ve found that having a poster to refer to can really help when teaching about quality commenting. Feel free to use my 2018 updated quality commenting poster in your classroom or on your blog.

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21 Mistakes you Could be Making on Your Class or Teacher Blog

Posted on September 4, 2017November 11, 2017by Kathleen Morris

You have the ideas and the content but are you conveying them in the best way possible on your class or education blog? I offer you 21 tips and tricks to take your blogging to the next level.

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