1. M.P. Jowett M.P. Jowett © 2014 Using ICT* to promote Literacy and Numeracy in the Primary Classroom An Introductory Course

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3. Effective use of Promethean IWB and ActivInspire software promote Literacy and Numeracy Module 4

4. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Module 4 – The Plan o Discuss classroom management with ICT o Explore some of the Promethean IWB tools o Explore useful resources for literacy and numeracy with specific reference to Promethean IWB o Download and modify a resource(s) for IWB o Discuss Internet Safety

5. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Technology can greatly enhance teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy. However, it is a tool and not a teacher. Technology should enhance the lesson, not be the lesson. Classroom Management

6. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Classroom Management: Discussion o How do you currently use ICT in your classroom? o What are the challenges you face? o What do you hope to gain from this course?

7. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Classroom Management: Case Study www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22028

8. Teaching before technology Structure and organisation Have high expectations Be practical Employ peer tutoring Share the load Be safe Classroom Management: Tips M.P. Jowett © 2014

9. Introduction to Promethean IWB in the primary classroom Promethean IWB: Introduction M.P. Jowett © 2014

10. How do you currently use your IWB in the classroom? How do your pupils currently use the IWB? How often do they use it? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the IWB? How you would like to develop skills in this area? Promethean IWB: Discussion M.P. Jowett © 2014

11. ‘ Having an IWB in your classroom won't make you an effective teacher any more than sitting in a henhouse will make you a chicken. ’ - Chris Betcher http://www.slideshare.net/betchaboy/why-iwbs, 2009http://www.slideshare.net/betchaboy/why-iwbs Promethean IWB: Benefits M.P. Jowett © 2014

12. o The computer becomes a shared resource. o The IWB accommodates different learning styles. o Immediate access to the Internet. o Pupils can actively engage with material, manipulate learning objects and receive instant feedback. o Notes, discussions and lessons can be saved and accessed at will. Promethean IWB: Benefits M.P. Jowett © 2014

13. o Customising the toolbar o Creating a new file o Adding pages o Pointer o Pen o Highlighter o Eraser o Text typing Promethean IWB: Basic Skills o Backgrounds o Reveal / Screen Shade o Spotlight o Resources o Camera Tool o Grouping o Locking M.P. Jowett © 2014

14. ‘It’s not about what happens on the board, it’s about what happens because of what happens on the board ’ - Chris Betcher http://www.slideshare.net/betchaboy/why-iwbs, 2009 http://www.slideshare.net/betchaboy/why-iwbs, 2009 Promethean IWB: The classroom M.P. Jowett © 2014

15. Pen and Eraser tools - Cloze Test www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22030 Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

16. Lesson Outlines using Pen and Eraser tools http://www.ncte.iemediaNCTE_Pen&Eraser_Lesson_Outlines_IWB_ Mod_1.pdf o Vocabulary o Phonics o Sentence Structure Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

17. Create and save a resource for your class using the pen and eraser tools. Can you think of other ways in which the pen and eraser tools could be used to support the development of literacy / numeracy in your class? Promethean IWB: Activity M.P. Jowett © 2014

18. Shape and Fill tools – Opposites www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22040 Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

19. Lesson Outlines using Shape and Fill tools http://www.ncte.ie/media/NCTE_Shape&Fill_Lesson_Outlines _IWB_Mod_1.pdf o Vocabulary o Sorting Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

20. Please create and save a resource for your class using the shape and fill tools. Can you think of any other ways in which shape and fill tools could be used to support the development of literacy in your class? Promethean IWB: Activity M.P. Jowett © 2014

21. Reveal/Screen Shade - Who/What am I? www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22038 Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

22. Lesson Outlines for Reveal/Screen Shade http://www.ncte.ie/media/NCTE_Reveal_Lesson_Outlines_IW B_Mod_1.pdf o Reveal a picture – Vocabulary development o What happens next? - Sequencing Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

23. Create and save a resource for your class using the reveal tools. Can you think of other ways in which reveal tools could be used to support the development of literacy in your class? Promethean IWB: Activity M.P. Jowett © 2014

24. Spotlight tool - Odd One Out www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22042 Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

25. Lesson Outline for the Spotlight tool http://www.ncte.ie/media/NCTE_Spotlight_Lesson_Outlines_I WB_Mod_1.pdf o Newspaper bias o Building a narrative o Reveal Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

26. Create and save a resource for your class using the spotlight tool. Can you think of other ways in which the spotlight tool could be used to support the development of literacy in your class? Promethean IWB: Activity M.P. Jowett © 2014

27. Grouping – Procedural Writing www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22032 Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

28. Lesson Outline using Grouping http://www.ncte.ie/media/NCTE_Grouping_Lesson_Outlines_ IWB_Mod_2.pdf o Attendance Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

29. Create and save a resource for your class using grouping. Can you think of other ways in which the grouping could be used to support the development of literacy in your class? Promethean IWB: Activity M.P. Jowett © 2014

30. Camera Tool - Jigsaw Puzzle www.ncte.ie/GoodPractice/Videos/#22024 Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

31. Lesson activity using the Camera tool o Capturing part of a website – article from a newspaper, online etc. o Capturing images. o Capturing graphics – weather forecast chart, temperatures etc. Promethean IWB: Lesson Outline M.P. Jowett © 2014

32. Create and save a resource for your class using the Camera tool. Can you think of other ways in which the Camera tool could be used to support the development of literacy in your class? Promethean IWB: Activity M.P. Jowett © 2014

33. Module 4 – The Plan o Discuss classroom management with ICT o Explore some of the Promethean IWB tools o Explore useful resources for literacy and numeracy with specific reference to Promethean IWB o Download and modify a resource(s) for IWB o Discuss Internet Safety ✔ ✔

34. Online Resources for your IWB Promethean IWB: Online Resources M.P. Jowett © 2014

35. o http://teachercpd.ie/course/view.php?id=158 http://teachercpd.ie/course/view.php?id=158 o Select a resource that you might use for your class group to develop either literacy or numeracy. o Download the resource. o Using the skills you have covered in this course, change one aspect of the resource. o Save resource under a new name. Promethean IWB: Online Resources M.P. Jowett © 2014

36. o Using a picture o Sorting o Using written prompts o Text disclosure o Annotation o Shared Reading o Story Writing o Drag and Drop o Sequencing Promethean IWB: Classroom Application M.P. Jowett © 2014

37. o Keep it simple - Allow the pupils to create some of the resources as part of a free time activity. The interest level soars when children are using material created by themselves or their peers. o Share - Make sure that the IWB is not just a ‘teacher toy’! The power of the IWB lies in its interactivity, let the pupils have their turn both in creating and using resources. o Be prepared - Things can and will go wrong with technology. Don’t panic. Have a list of commonly occurring issues and a backup plan! Promethean IWB: Hints and Tips M.P. Jowett © 2014

38. Use personalised resources - Where possible, and subject to copyright permissions, use images of the pupils or their work for your interactive whiteboard resources and watch the interest levels soar! Don’t reinvent the wheel - There are thousands of IWB resources online, which have been created by teachers. There is bound to be something to meets your needs – download it and modify! Promethean IWB: Hints and Tips M.P. Jowett © 2014

39. Module 4 – The Plan o Discuss classroom management with ICT o Explore some of the Promethean IWB tools o Explore useful resources for literacy and numeracy with specific reference to Promethean IWB o Download and modify a resource(s) for IWB o Discuss Internet Safety ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

40. Internet Safety M.P. Jowett © 2014 Internet Safety

41. What can schools do to promote safe use of the internet in teaching and learning? 1. Implement and update their Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 2. Be part of a filtering/monitoring system. 3. Educate students on how to be safe and responsible online and when using ICT. Combine all three strategies to empower online learners and support pupils in becoming digitally literate. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Internet Safety

42. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Internet Safety: Webwise Primary Programme

43. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Internet Safety: Cyberbullying

44. o Stop – don’t respond o Keep the Message o Block the sender o Tell someone you trust Source: http://www.stpaulsbessbrook.org/safebook.pdf M.P. Jowett © 2014 Internet Safety: Cyberbullyng

45. M.P. Jowett © 2014 Module 4 – The Plan o Discuss classroom management with ICT o Explore some of the Promethean IWB tools o Explore useful resources for literacy and numeracy with specific reference to Promethean IWB o Download and modify a resource(s) for IWB o Discuss Internet Safety ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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