Author: esteel14

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Grapher

Subject: Digital Technologies

Year Level: 3-4

Strand: Digital Technologies processes and production skills

Sub strand: Managing and analysing data

4.3 Collect, access and present different types of family, classroom and community data using simple spreadsheets, databases and other software to create information and solve problems.

Link to the resource

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/grapher.html

Cross curriculum priorities and general capabilities

Numeracy

Information and communication technology capability

Critical and creative thinking

Links to other learning areas

Mathematics – Data Representation and Interpretation

Collect data, organise into categories and create displays using lists, tables, picture graphs and simple column graphs, with and without the use of digital technologies (ACMSP069)

Construct suitable data displays, with and without the use of digital technologies, from given or collected data. Include tables, column graphs and picture graphs where one picture can represent many data values (ACMSP096)

A classroom activity using this resource

Conduct a survey in the class on the topic of favourite foods. Record the data in a table on the interactive whiteboard. Students could then graph this data using the Grapher website.

How to use this resource

This website is extremely easy to use and child friendly. The title, x axis, categories and numbers can all be edited and adjusted to match the topic by simply clicking and typing. Once the graph has the desired fields of information, simply click on the arrows to increase the level of the column for each category to the correct number. These pages can then be printed out by right clicking on the screen, or refresh the page and you can start again. This is a great way of introducing graphing on computers for Year 3-4.

 

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Edmodo

Subject: Digital Technologies

Year Level: 4+

Strand: Digital Technologies processes and production skills

Sub strand: Creating and interacting online

4.7 Manage the creation, sharing and exchange of information with known audiences and apply agreed social protocols to protect people when communicating online.

6.8 Use a range of communication tools and agreed social protocols when collaborating on projects and creating, communicating and sharing ideas and information online.

8.11 Select and apply generally accepted social and technical protocols when creating and sharing information online, and collaborating with local, regional and global audiences, taking into account social contexts.

10.11 Manage online projects taking into account social contexts and legal responsibilities, and evaluate their success in creating enterprising and social opportunities.

Link to the resource

https://www.edmodo.com/

Cross curriculum priorities and general capabilities

Information and communication technology capability

Ethical understanding

Personal and social capability

Links to other learning areas

This website can link to any subject including English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Physical Education and Health.

A classroom activity using this resource

An example of a classroom activity, that could be used on Edmodo, could be posting instructions of a topic to research (eg animal), links to sites to research from and links to a template to use to write an information report. Students could work independently and then post their final reports to Edmodo for all students to access and provide feedback on.

How to use this resource

This is a fantastic website that has a similar look and feel to Facebook, which really appeals to students. It can be used as a means of communication and a place to submit assignments and share information. The teacher can invite students to create class groups, or even subject groups. Each student will have a profile and be able to post and comment on the teacher’s page. The teacher can also quiz students or survey them through this site. The links to other learning areas are endless! This could be used to communicate with students about a particular subject or across all subjects within the class. This can be done by posting tasks, information, quizzes, readings and assignment details for any subject.