What is meant by phonics? Let’s start with the definitions: Phonics: this is the direct relationship between sound and symbol. This involves the printed word and requires the use of the eyes and the ears to decipher words. Phonemic Awareness: is hearing the relationship between sounds and symbols and involves the spoken word. It requires…
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Building Better Infographics: Friendly Friday Advice
Interested in building better infographics with your students? Here’s a quick guide to the four essential elements to include in any infographic: 1. The Wireframe: Structure is key. Best practice is to map out your infographic before you move to any digital tools. What structure will work best for the story you want your infographic…
Digital Bytes – 16 November 2015
How to Provide kids Screen Time that Supports Learning Kids are now spending more time on devices like iPads than watching television. “Children not only need to learn how to decode the letters and words they read, but also to gain an understanding of what goes into creating information and stories of all kinds.” This…
Grade 1 Students Start Blogging with Easy Blogger Jr
At UWCSEA we like to empower our students to share their learning in lots of different ways. They take charge at Student-Led Conferences, and interact with various service groups as part of the school year. In Grade 1, we wanted to add blogging to an authentic audience to the list, both as a part of…