Documentary Competition

To all interested documentary film makers:

Flip Video and Windows Movie Maker competition.

Using the Flip video, capture interview footage with classmates relating to how they use ICT to encourage and enhance their writing skills. Edit it into a 1-3 minute film using Windows Movie Maker.

The winning entries will be showcased at a conference in October.
Prizes will include sugar coated sugar with a gooey cash centre, or a$10 donation by me to the charity of your choice. More than one documentary will be chosen if the standard is high enough.

Kids teach teachers!

Yesterday we had video clips from Woodmonstas giving a brief intro to blogging for writers. The kids were definitely the stars of the show, with the audience loving the openness and enthusiasm of the young writers involved.
I would love to upload them all but we foolishly named ourselves [my fault] so for cybersafety reasons we can't upload all the vids.
Let's see who made the cut....

Fairfield Cybersafety for teachers

Hi everyone, I'm discussing cybersafety with my colleagues and am keen for any comments relating to the topic, your own school practices, successes, things to watch out for and opinions on how "Room5ian Rule!" and "Woodmonstas" use public blogging as a learning tool.
Many thanks in advance :-)

[p.s. students, this is for teachers, but if you have sensible opinions please share... and since you're here, you can check out this site if you like, but it's really for younger kids in case you have younger siblings.]

Qualities of 21st Century teachers?


Suzie Vesper's thoughts on cybersafety:
http://leadingict.wikispaces.com/Overview+of+cyber+safety

And Auntie Erin says this is cool :-)

And here's an Aussie talking about why we need to step into the 21st Century