Leaving? Don't forget to pack your Google Drive and Blog!

11:14 AM

Leaving? Don't forget to pack your Google Drive and Blog!

Hi folks!

If you are leaving ISPP and want to make sure your blog and Google Drive contents come with you, this post can help! I made two quick videos to show you the steps, and there is a guide below. We're sad to see you go, but best of luck on your new adventures.


Code Literacy: Computer Programming Resources for Teachers

11:34 PM

Code Literacy: Computer Programming Resources for Teachers

**Updated**

Here is a video recording of the presentation. Thanks, audience!

Scroll down below for learning resources.

Also, much thanks to the statistics and research from code.org and other sources (listed in the speakers notes). Jambo on YouTube for the coding video and expectation vs. reality idea.

Hi folks!

In support of a little talk I'll be bumbling through during our whole-school staff PD day, I compiled a list of coding resources for teachers who are interested in learning a little bit about computer programming.


Video: How to Make a Successful Blogger Post

11:11 AM

Video: How to Make a Successful Blogger Post

Hi folks!

There have been lots of questions from parents trying to help their kids blog at home lately. I asked Grade 3 students "what it takes to make the perfect blog post at ISPP" and then used their success criteria to make this video. I hope it's useful!

Video: How To Make a Successful Blogger Post (Mac/PC)


Resources: Parenting in the Digital Age (Updated - 2017)

11:04 AM

Resources: Parenting in the Digital Age (Updated - 2017)

This is a supplemental post for the presentation Parenting in the Digital Age, live at ISPP Elementary on Wednesday, September 27th, 2017.

Presentation Slides

Digital Citizenship (Common Sense Media) Full K-12 Digital Citizenship curriculum for all ages including online and offline activities that can be used both at home and in schools. ISPP Elementary draws upon these resources but it does not represent official curriculum for the IB. Many resources for building understanding about children learning in the digital age.


The New Mathletics and the Flash Player Error

9:54 AM

The New Mathletics and the Flash Player Error

Hi folks!

Most of ISPP Elementary uses the Mathletics website to practice their skills, and lately this website has been changing to a new design.

Some parts of the website use Adobe Flash, an older way of displaying animated content online, and until they get changed to the new system you might see errors when trying to load them.