Y6 How do I set up a Google form?

Mar 132014
 

You are going to set up a Google form to collect data in the form of a questionnaire or a quiz.

  1. Think of something you want to find out.
  2. Who is the audience for your form?
  3. What questions will you ask?
  4. Will they be text, number, multiple choice answers?  What other types of questions are there?
  5. Will you ask for people’s names or keep it anonymous?  If you ask for names, less people might want to answer.  How will you assure them that their data is confidential?
  6. Create your Google form.

Now complete my Google form!

Y4 What is a branching key?

Mar 112014
 

Look at these keys

https://www.j2e.com/st-marks-wilts-sch-uk/Mr+W/branching+keys/

  • Log into j2e
  • Go to “my files” then “shared files”.  Select Woodland Animals 2 or Birds of Prey
  • Woodland Animals 2
  • Make sure you are in “advanced” mode
    • Click “sort” then make up Yes/No questions to sort the animals.
    • You could use this information sheet or fact sheets to help you or more detailed information from the Woodland Trust
    • Adding more animals
      • When it tells you that your diagram is complete:
        • Play it to test it out
        • Add a new animal
          • Think of a new animal and play the game and answer the questions
          • At the end say “no” then “yes” (you want to add it to the list)
          • Search using the world button and drag a picture into the box
  • Birds of Prey 
    • Use the RSPB website to find a fact about each bird and enter it into the description box.
    • Now make up Yes/No questions to classify the birds in a branching key.
    • Follow the instructions in the Woodland Animals above, to add more birds.
  • What else apart from animals could you classify using Branch?

Y3/4 Writing week – Instructions

Feb 252014
 

Two activities today

1 Scratch  

Toothless is stuck in a cave.  Give him instructions so that he can make his way back to Hiccup.

  • Can you use moving and turning blocks?
  • Can you use trial and improvement method to succeed?
  • How could you improve the game?

 

2 How to train your dragon

Have a go at some of the activities on the How to Train Your Dragon website.  Make sure you read the instructions carefully.

  • Are they clear?
  • How could you improve them?
  • Can you pick up any more information about dragons?

 

Safer Internet Week activities

Feb 092014
 

LE!: Let’s create a better Intenet together! (Learning exclamation!)

1 The things we love about the Internet!

Take the survey:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gI4zoX-fi6sTBh7WopCcp4xyFuDuWq22HNaYBGlkkLg/viewform

Let’s share our favourite sites, services, technologies and games online.

2 My perfect online world

  • What would your perfect online world look like?
  • What types of sites and services would you want to use?
  • Think broadly and creatively about what you would include (i.e. not just games, but what you might also use to find out information, to learn, and to communicate and share content)
  • Also how would people be expected to behave in this world, and what tools might be available to help them.
  • You could also include ideas for sites and services that haven’t been invented yet that might meet a need they have!

Go to “shared files” in j2launch and find the template poster I have shared with you.  Save it as your own, add you ideas and make it look amazing!

3. Three stars and a wish
What are doing to make the internet a better place?  You may be creating your own content and uploading it (such as videos, animations, games, apps, etc.) but also think about your conduct online and how your behaviour can help shape a better internet (using your manners, showing respect when chatting to others online, reporting comments/content that is upsetting/inappropriate.)

Comment on this post to share up to * three things you are already doing to make a better internet and + one new thing
you plan to do.

 

How many different ways can we present information on prezi?

Feb 062014
 

eSafety Starter

  • Login into your Prezi account
    • If you have forgotten your details:
      • Make a mental note to write them down somewhere securely
      • Click on forgotten password link and follow instructions
  • Prezi have been sending you emails about various things.  Can you unsubscribe to emails from Prezi?
  • Check your profile and settings – make sure:
    • All of your Prezis are private (they may be shared with other St Mark’s users)
    • You do not have any personal information in your profile

Developing your Prezi

  1. What different ways are there of displaying info?: text, images, videos(?), shapes.
  2. What ways are there of making info more interesting? (fonts, bullets, shapes, boxes, shape of whole prezi, theme of prezi), background music, pathways.
  3. Can you use these (sparingly – KISS, less is more)?
  4. How can you be creative? (zoom -in and in and in, inside letters, text on pictures). Show some examples of these techniques.
  5. IMPORTANT Remember that the purpose is to present information – don’t lose sight of this. Purpose – is it for people to browse, the backdrop to a talk…? How will this affect your design?
  6. ALSO IMPORTANT – how are you respecting other people’s work (images, information, music, videos…etc) and copyright?

Lesson reflection

 

Y5 LQ: How do I use repeat loops and routines?

Feb 032014
 
  • We will be creating “routines” (groups of instructions). These are usually given names and then can be used in other programs later.
  • Check that you understand repeat-end loops and how to write them. (eg repeat 4 forward 30 right 90 end). Repeat-end loops are like a sandwich with instructions to repeat in the middle.
  • Log in to Crystal Rainforest (using name from last week if it lets them!)
  • Change settings: “Adventure mode”, adjust volume, level 2. Click ok
  • Click “Start” then ” adventure mode”.
  • Start on number 23

Success steps:

  • understand repeat-end loops
  • understand a routine is a set of instructions (often given a name)
  • be resilient
  • test instructions (even if not complete)
  • use trial and improvement
  • ** 360 degrees is a whole turn
  • ** 360 can be divided into smaller turns (factors of 360)

Lesson Reflection

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qdilNFNtNJDtmQpimca5ybzU4GaodArx2pAL2VH7_pw/viewform

Y6 LQ: Is Prezi an effective way to present ideas?

Jan 302014
 

Signing up

  1. Sign up for a free prezi account using your school email.
  2. It must be a student account https://prezi.com/profile/registration/edu/?license_type=EDUENJOY
  3. USE only initials for your first and last name
  4. DO NOT enter your full name or any personal details.
  5. MAKE SURE you keep your info and prezis private.
  6. By using your school email, you are bound by your ICT agreement that you have signed
  7. You are not permitted to use your school email to sign up to anything else.

Creating a Prezi

  1. Look at some example prezis. Here are the winners of the 2014 Prezi competition
  2. Create your own on a school topic theme.
  3. What different tools can you use? Theme, shapes, pictures, fonts, paths,…?
  4. What makes prezi effective as a presentation tool?
  5. Can you use it collaboratively, ie share it? Work on it at the same time? Comment?
  6. Are there eSafety considerations?
  7. Can you find help topics/videos?

Be positive and creative!

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