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  • A Beginner’s Guide To Copyright And Creative Commons (Simple Explanation For Teachers And Students)

    Posted on January 20, 2020

    Teachers, are you confused by terms like copyright, public domain, and Creative Commons? You don’t need to be a legal expert to master the basics. Find out what these terms mean and how to teach them in the classroom.

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  • Blogging
  • Should I Use Seesaw Or A WordPress Blog In The Classroom? (Comparison Chart)

    Posted on March 26, 2019January 1, 2021
    Should you use Seesaw in your classroom? Should you use WordPress blogs in your classroom? What are the pros and cons of these digital portfolio tools? Let's compare Seesaw and blogs for primary schools students and beyond! Kathleen Morris

    Should you use Seesaw in your classroom? Should you use blogs in your classroom? What are the pros and cons of these digital portfolio tools? Let’s take a look!

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  • Collaboration
  • Team Teaching Tips And Options

    Posted on February 8, 2019January 1, 2021
    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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  • Parents
  • 8 Ways Teachers And Schools Can Communicate With Parents In 2020

    Posted on January 15, 2019January 1, 2021
    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 2020?

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  • Images And Photography
  • Free Images, Copyright, And Creative Commons: A Simple Guide For Students And Teachers

    Posted on October 21, 2018August 21, 2020
    Need images for your digital work but not sure where to find them? Learn how to easily and ethically find quality images for students and teachers. You might also be interested in my eBook which clearly explains copyright, Creative Commons, and free images. It includes posters for the primary and high school classroom. Kathleen Morris

    Need images for your digital work but not sure where to find them? Learn how to easily and ethically find quality images for students and teachers. You might also be interested in my eBook which clearly explains copyright, Creative Commons, and free images. It includes posters for the primary and high school classroom.

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  • Collaboration
  • Teaming Up For International Dot Day

    Posted on September 6, 2018September 10, 2018
    International Dot Day is coming up around September 15. Let me explain how you can get involved with your students and what I'm doing to connect and celebrate the day. I also share 5 steps to get your own team blogging project started. Kathleen Morris -- Primary Tech

    International Dot Day is coming up around September 15. Find out how you can get involved with your students and learn what I’m doing to connect and celebrate the day. I also share 5 steps to starting your own team blogging project.

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  • Blogging
  • Join Me For The Student Blogging Challenge!

    Posted on August 10, 2018September 26, 2018
    The Student Blogging Challenge | Kathleen Morris

    Want your students to learn about blogging while connecting with others around the globe? You might want to join me for the next 10 week Student Blogging Challenge beginning October 7. It’s free and it’s fun!

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  • Are Your Students Sharing and Amplifying Their Learning?

    Posted on July 10, 2018January 1, 2021
    There are many different ways that students and teachers can document their learning online -- blogging, podcasts, videos, G Suites, the list goes on. Beyond sharing, there are things teachers and students can do to really amplifying the learning experience. This post offers some reflections and ideas on how to do this.

    I’ve been reading about documenting learning with sharing and amplifying in mind. Perhaps sharing online isn’t enough and there are things teachers and students can do to really amplifying the learning experience. I offer some reflections and ideas on how to do this.

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  • How To Connect with Other Classes Around the World Through Blogging

    Posted on June 1, 2018January 1, 2021
    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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  • Blogging
  • Why Teachers And Students Should Blog: 18 Benefits of Educational Blogging

    Posted on March 14, 2018January 1, 2021
    There are many benefits of educational blogging. This updated 2019 post unpacks 18 reasons why teachers or students should have a blog. These advantages are summarised in a free PDF poster. Find out about the importance of teaching students to blog in the 21st century classroom. Kathleen Morris

    This post unpacks 18 reasons why teachers and students should have a blog. I summarise them all in a PDF poster which you’re welcome to use in your classroom or on your own blog. There are many benefits of educational blogging and I invite you to add your own ideas.

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  • Blogging
  • Comments For Kids Still Count: Teaching And Promoting Quality Commenting

    Posted on February 10, 2018January 1, 2021
    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, 2018

    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, 2018
    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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  • General News
  • Subscribe To My New Newsletter And Connect With Me!

    Posted on December 28, 2017January 17, 2020
    Sign up to my new email newsletter Kathleen Morris

    As 2017 draws to a close, I have three things to update you on: a new email list, a free blogging course opportunity, and an exciting conference!

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  • Blogging
  • Global Project Idea: Two Truths and One Lie

    Posted on December 14, 2017September 8, 2018
    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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