Technology @ Ambrit

Online Survey

2011-03-03T10:02:00.011+01:00

When you have finished the survey, please click the following link and watch the video as many times as you like.
Video

Then, answer the following questions as a comment below

1/ What happened in this film?
2/ How did the sister's photo end up online?
3/ How could the brother get rid of his sister's photo?
4/ How do you think the sister feels?
5/ Why did the brother participate in this website?
6/ How can they now make sure this photo, after being taken off, is kept private?

Homework Grade 6 - 24 January

2011-01-24T10:35:00.003+01:00

Use any media source and read one article that interests you. Write a short summary (at least ONE paragraph) detailing this article. What is it about? What facts does it give you? Is it opinion or factual based? Do you agree with the article? How do you feel about what is written?

Type your answers to share in class.

Due Date: Next Lesson

Homework Grade 6 Media

2011-01-17T10:58:00.002+01:00

Choose a news article / piece of news. Read the same article from TWO different sources and describe the similarites (whats the same?) and the differences (whats different?).

For example , you could read the same news article from an online source and a newspaper. Or the same article from a TV presentation and a radio broadcast. Or you could use two different news websites.

Your homework is due next lesson!

Mr Evans

17 Jan 11

Grade 7 powerpoint task

2010-09-23T11:04:00.001+02:00

Task Due: 7th October

Emotional Wellbeing Conference

2010-03-20T17:50:00.004+01:00

Please click below to download a pdf copy of the cyberbullying workshop I recently gave at the 2nd Annual Rome Wellbeing Conference on the 20th March 2010.

Thanks to all who participated! My email contact is brad.evans@ambrit-rome.com

Cyberbullying PDF (

Click here for more pdf files.

Blog for Life!

2009-12-01T16:35:00.002+01:00

Ambrit staff and students are doing a fantastic job of using blogs this year! Teachers have really gotten behind this fantastic tool and now parents, friends and alumni can keep track of the hard work and exciting things we do here at Ambrit.

Click here to see a list of blogs used by Ambrit!

Happy Blogging!

Simple Ways to Make Facebook Private

2009-11-23T14:47:00.003+01:00

This article from the New York times was recently shared to me by a colleague and it lists some simple ways to make your facebook profile private.

Click Here

Interesting Articles

2009-10-26T11:55:00.001+01:00

The articles below from the New York Times raise some very important issues about posting photographs of children online. Also, what parents should be aware of in regards to video on Youtube.

Remember, we would always ask our children, who they are going out with, before they leave the house. It is good practice to do the same, before giving them free internet access.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/08/technology/personaltech/08basics.html?fta=y

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/fashion/25facebook.html?emc=eta1

Cyber Safety

2009-10-12T14:16:00.004+02:00

Recently, I ran a workshop for all Ambrit Parents about the dangers facing children and teens in a 21st century, online, connected world. Thanks to all those who came along! As promised, please find below a list of links that you may find helpful when talking to your child or teen about Online Safety. I welcome any comments or suggestions, please direct them to brad.evans@ambrit-rome.com
Also, please feel free to download a copy of the presentation used (available after the 12th October), but please do not re-distribute or change or edit it.

Cyber Safety from NetSmartz.org A great website aimed at all age groups with videos and instructions on keeping kids safe online.

Cyber Tipline - If you are worried your child is being targeted on line, check out cyber tipline for help on reporting. Also has a section for Italy.

Cyber Bullying Facts/Statistics/Stories
Cyber Bullying Statistics
How to stop bullying
Cyber Bullying Protection - From the National Crime Prevention Council

Simple Rules for Keeping Children Safe

Instructional Videos on How To Control Privacy Settings

Passwords
Tips on Password strength
Password Generator

Click here to download a copy of the presentation

Whats the big Wiki?

2008-11-24T15:44:00.002+01:00

For those people who did not have a chance to come to the meeting about blogs and wiki, please click below to download the pdf file. Also, check out the Youtube videos for more explanation.
If you need help, stop by and see me!

blogs/wikis.pdf

Wikis in Plain English

Blogs in Plain English

Brad.

Winter Recital Music 2008

2008-11-10T10:34:00.004+01:00

These are the songs you will need to learn for the Winter Recital
Grade 4
A Joyful Song
Kindle The Lights of Hannukah

Grade 5
The Bells
Agnus Dei

Grade 4 and 5
Viva La Musica
Kuwa na Knimasi

Math Pack Numeracy Links

2008-10-01T10:11:00.002+02:00

The following numeracy plans have been linked to the Math Pack activities which are installed on all classroom computers. Click on your grade level to check out the plans and how you can use math pack and the SmartBoard to support your lessons!

Maths Yr1 ICT links.doc

Maths Yr2 ICT links.doc

Maths Yr3 ICT links.doc

Maths Yr4 ICT links.doc

Maths Yr5 ICT links.doc

Maths Yr6 ICT links.doc

Microsoft Office Updated

2008-09-26T19:35:00.004+02:00

As of this week, almost all computers in the school have been updated with the latest version of Microsoft Office 2008.
The latest version looks a lot smoother and adds many interesting and easy to use features, while still being as versatile as the previous!
Remember: Your old 2004 documents will open in the new version. New documents you make in 2008 WILL NOT open in previous versions of Office. You can however choose to save any document to be compatible with older versions.
If you get stuck, come and see one of us in the ICT Lab.
Thanks again for your support!

Click here to see Microsoft Office 2008 in action

How to Log onto Delicious

2008-09-19T10:54:00.002+02:00

Goto Delicious
Sign in. Username = ambritrome / password =ambrit1 (

Search through thousands of links saved by other teachers related to particular topics.

Add links to share with collegues

Thousands of games, resources, links, activities.

Smart Board in the Classroom

2008-09-17T12:12:00.003+02:00

Hi all,
Stuck for ideas on how to use the smartboard in your class? Check out the following document! It's loaded with idea's on activities and games you can use on the smart board! Let me know what you think!
SmartBoard in the Classroom (pdf file)

Video in the Classroom

2008-09-12T13:16:00.007+02:00

Many teachers have asked about using video in their classroom and how to best find appropriate videos for students.
For now, YouTube will remain blocked on the Ambrit network, as there is yet to be a strong filtering system that stops students watching inappropriate material. As a school, we are responsible for what the students are exposed to whilst using the internet at Ambrit.

However, there are a number of alternatives to YouTube.
The BBC Motion Gallery
This large collection of videos is available free of charge on a large number of topics covered by the BBC. Users are also able to download and save a video clip (with a BBC watermark however) to their computer for later use.

Teacher Tube
Much like YouTube but with an educational focus.

Links to more websites can of course be found by searching through thousands of links already saved at Delicious

Sharing is Caring!

2008-09-09T19:31:00.003+02:00

In the current PYP mood of Ambrit, it has become clear that teachers need time together to plan and share ideas, activities,resources, assessment tools, websites and worksheets in order to better plan their lessons and increase student output.
It has now become easier then ever to share links, lesson plans and websites that you find by using a fantastic website known as DELICIOUS.
This website allows you to store, share, organise websites to be used among the wider school community.
Say you find a great website to be used for a literacy lesson. How do you share that with other literacy teachers at school? Sure, you could send an email to all the literacy teachers at school, making sure not to leave anyone out! OR, you can simply add it as a saved link to delicious, automatically letting all teachers know, that you think the website is worth looking at!
More so, not only can you browse links that teachers have saved from school, you can also search for links by keywords that millions of other people may have saved, in turn saving you time, energy and stress! Why spend hours searching through google for a good website, when it's already been done for you!
Check out delicious, sign in with the Ambrit name and password (email brad for the password) and start sharing those websites you find!

Welcome

2008-09-05T11:07:00.006+02:00

Welcome back!
This year marks a very exciting year for Technology @ Ambrit! Each classroom is now equipped with a fully functional SmartBoard™ Interactive Whiteboard (IWB). IWB's are a valuable resource addition to any classroom, opening up new, exciting and diverse lessons to engage all levels of students in!
"Interactive whiteboards are used in many schools as replacements for traditional whiteboards or flipcharts. They provide ways to show students any thing which can be presented on a computer's desktop (educational software, web sites, and others). In addition, interactive whiteboards allow teachers to record their instruction and post the material for review by students at a later time. This can be a very effective instructional strategy for students who benefit from repetition, who need to see the material presented again, for students who are absent from school, for struggling learners, and for review for examinations. Brief instructional blocks can be recorded for review by students—they will see the exact presentation that occurred in the classroom with the teacher's audio input. This can help transform learning and instruction." (Wikipedia 8/07)

Another change we've taken this year is the re-naming of the subject. Previously known as Computers, it is now called "I.C.T." which stands for Information, Communication and Technology. This change is to better link technology among the PYP curriculum standards and better reflects the units studied across the school.

Blogs have also taken a BIG leap forward this year! Many more teachers are setting up and using blogs in their class room as a way to involve students more actively in their learning. Teachers are also using them amongst themselves to promote and enhance communication among staff members.

I hope this year will be a positive one for technology, as we prepare our students for the highly technological world in which they live!

Check back weekly for news, updates and links that will be posted. If you would like to leave a comment or if you find something you think is worth sharing, please post it !