1. How to spike student interest in the written word using technology. Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Martin Ray Digital Learning GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail Apps to download QR Reader Aurasma Simple Mind Skitch

2. Does technology benefit education? Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

3. Does technology benefit education? Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

4. What is the need? Three ways to use technology to spike student interest in writing. 1.Before writing – The Hook 2.During writing – The Aid 3.After writing – The Purpose Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

5. The Hook Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

6. 1) QR Codes What is the need? Speed. Allows children more time to engage. No age restrictions that spelling mistakes allow. How? Search QR reader in google. Type in URL and download picture. Download free app to device. Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Martin Luther King speech Why? Children can personalise their hook. Repeat and watch their hook. Allows all ages. Who? FS1 – free flow Instruction based lessons. Information transfer.

7. 2) Aurasma What is the need? More than a hook. Stimulates children's mind. So many uses. How? Download the app. Record a video. Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Why? Blows children away. Who? Everyone. Can be used after writing too – performance or presenting.

8. The Aid Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

9. 3) Simple Mind What is the need? More than just than a mind map. Allows for review, ordering and works as a checklist. How? Download the app Better add-ons are 18 AED. Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Why? Children can plan effectively. Move and edit plan. Includes audio and pictures. Who? Special Educational Needs

10. 3) Simple Mind Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

11. The Purpose Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

12. 4) Skitch What is the need? Desire to write Feedback from peers that they want. How? Download app. Take picture. Children give their feedback Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Why? Real, exciting feedback. Who? Primary and secondary students. Review of exemplars.

13. What to take from this One or two apps you could use. Apply them this week. Teach someone else. Ensure they teach four others. Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school.

14. Which App will you use and how? Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Why? How?

15. Creating digital solutions in the workplace to meet the needs of the school. Please save photos or email it to me. m.ray_wek@gemsedu.com