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How to Teach Online Research Skills to Students in 5 Steps (Free Posters)

Posted on February 23, 2018October 4, 2023by Kathleen Morris
5 simple steps to teaching Google search tips and internet research skills for students. These tips on how to research effectively are summarized in a free research skills poster and ebook for your classroom. | Kathleen Morris Primary Tech

*Updated 2020* Our world is becoming increasingly information-saturated. Knowing how to effectively research online and filter information is an essential life skill. I suggest 5 simple steps to teaching information literacy and summarise the tips in a handy poster and eBook for your classroom.

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Comments For Kids Still Count: Teaching And Promoting Quality Commenting

Posted on February 10, 2018May 9, 2023by Kathleen Morris
Children hugging | Comments for kids still count | Kathleen Morris

A discussion about a shift in the nature of blogging has inspired me to reflect on the role blog comments still play in a classroom blogging program. I share 8 tips for teaching and promoting quality commenting with students.

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  • Professional Learning

Join Me! Teach Tech Play Conference

Posted on February 4, 2018April 6, 2018by Kathleen Morris

Have you heard of Teach Tech Play? This is a professional learning community that helps inspire and empower educators. Check out my online presentation, or come and join me at the Melbourne conference in April!

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  • Parents

8 Ways Teachers And Schools Can Communicate With Parents In 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018October 31, 2018by Kathleen Morris
8 Ways Teachers And Schools Can Communicate With Parents In 2019 Kathleen Morris Primary Tech

What is the best way to approach home-school communication in our rapidly changing world? I offer eight ideas with examples from schools and classrooms around the world. How will you be communicating with families in 2018?

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    • Global Project

Global Project Idea: Two Truths and One Lie

Posted on December 14, 2017September 8, 2018by Kathleen Morris
Two Truths and One Lie | Global Project | Kathleen Morris

I recently came up with a global project idea that is so versatile it could work with any age group or subject area. Why not give it a try?

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The Unspoken Workflow of the “Tech Savvy”

Posted on November 20, 2017February 26, 2019by Kathleen Morris
Computer on a desk in a classroom

A humorous flowchart about how to be a ‘tech expert’ has got me thinking about how we are making learning visible in the classroom and how we are encouraging risk taking.

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  • Digital Citizenship

Student Blogging Challenge Guest Post: Digital Citizenship

Posted on November 11, 2017December 4, 2017by Kathleen Morris
Students holding a globe

This is a guest post for the classes and students participating in the Student Blogging Challenge. It offers a choice of three activities to learn about digital citizenship. Even if your students aren’t taking part in the challenge, they are welcome to try the activities and leave a comment!

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  • Digital Citizenship

Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips for Students

Posted on November 1, 2017May 25, 2018by Kathleen Morris
Teaching Digital Citizenship: 10 Internet Safety Tips For Students (With Posters) Kathleen Morris

Digital citizenship education is increasingly important. We want our students to be safe, happy and ethical online; just as we do in the offline world. I have outlined some tips on how to approach digital citizenship education, along with resources such as a poster for your classroom.

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    • Global Project

Monster Project: Global Collaboration Idea For Halloween

Posted on October 18, 2017October 23, 2018by Kathleen Morris
Collection of Halloween pumpkins

This Halloween inspired global project idea is fun, straightforward, and rewarding. All you need is a class and a blog!

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  • Blogging

Are Blogs Dead?

Posted on September 25, 2017January 1, 2021by Kathleen Morris
Lights on a bridge at night

I am often asked about the future of blogging in education. This post explains how blogging is alive and well, yet is evolving.

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  • Blogging

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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  • General News

I’m Back in the Blogosphere!

Posted on August 26, 2017September 6, 2017by Kathleen Morris

After two children and a bit of a blogging hiatus, I’m back! And I have an exciting new role ahead in the blogging world. What are you up to?

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  • General News

The 2014 New School Year

Posted on January 25, 2014November 1, 2017by Kathleen Morris

There was a time, not so long ago, when maternity leave would mean you’re out of the ‘education loop’. Now, with blogs, Twitter and other online resources, the education community is at your finger tips.

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Blogging and the Literacy Curriculum

Posted on July 31, 2013November 1, 2017by Kathleen Morris

To realise the many educational benefits of blogging and ensure your program has an extended life-span, blogging needs to be prioritised and planned for. It should to be integrated into the curriculum; busy classrooms rarely have time for “add ons”.

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Looking Back, Looking Forward

Posted on June 23, 2013June 23, 2013by Kathleen Morris

This will be my last week teaching before I begin maternity leave. I’m definitely looking forward to my new adventure as a mum but know there will be a lot I will miss about being in the classroom. In packing up my classroom to make way for the new teacher, it has been interesting to […]

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