Thursday, May 24, 2012

Ms Burnham's Gr. 3 and Ms. Lycan's Gr. 2 classes explore with iPods

Why I like this app:
Flip movie – You use a video or pictures then cut it out and make it into a movie. 
Mrs. Martineau asked :  What is a flip movie?
A movie that flips when move your finger on the screen.  You can make it fast or slow.  I like it.  Mackenzie
Puppet pals and talking Tom are fun and creative.  Puppet pals is good for school and Talking Tom is more of a game. With puppet pals you learn how to create something that might come true one day, you learn to use your imagination. In puppet pals you make your own story and in Talking Tom you make him say words. Ryann

Jesica - GeoWalk

I like looking at pictures of things around the world. I liked the picture of Mount Rushmore National Memorial best.  I like that it shows a whole bunch of faces carved out of rock.  It is in South Dakota.  I looked it up in an atlas.  I learned that their carved out of rock to represent the four presidents of the United States. 


Emily - I thought that reading skill #2 was a good learning app. I also think doodlecast and math bingo was awesome. 
They are good because you are learning new things and new math questions.  Reading skill #2 hunt (shows a picture of someone hunting) you choose a level match the picture with the word. 

Nyah - I like math bingo because you learn math questions.  In word bingo you learn words.  It was fun because you can play bingo.  I like basic math because you do math questions and it let you have choices.  It was fun.  I like reading skill #2.  If you try to sound out the words and if you can't do it you press the top and it gives you the sound.  I think kindergarten kids would like reading skill #1.

Guest blogger Donovon

                                  Lacrosse
          I have a place for lacrosse in my heart
          We have a place for passion in our bodies
           She has a place for running in the arena
          He has a place for scoring in the game
           They have a place for sportsmanship in their team
           Our family has a place for believing in me
           Our school has a place for exercise in the system
           This city has a place for arenas in the community
          Our world has a place for faith in this game
          Where is your place for the game of lacrosse?
   

Guest bloggers today Elizabeth and Shayla

Through the Eyes of a Tree

I have a place for roots in the ground.
We have a place for life in the dark.
They have a place for destruction in our land.
Our world has a place for peace in our home.
Where is your place for benevolence in our world?

Elizabeth's Poem

Creativity

I have a place for art in my heart.
We have a place for creativity in our minds.
She has a place for peace in her imagination.
They have a place for originality in their community.
Our family has a place for love in artistic things.
Our world has a place for hope in all forms.
Where is your place for happiness and appreciation?

Shayla's Poem

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Mrs. MacDonald's Gr. 3 class explores their favourite iPod apps

Reflections by Gr. 3's


Story wheel - I like it because you can create fun stories that you can listen to. Sarah   

Story wheel - You can create stories and when you press done you can listen to your story.  I like spinning the wheel and you can press record and make a story with your voice. Nicki




Scrabble - I like it because when you do two players you have a 4 hearts they automatically give you a word.  I like finding words.  Kyle      





Math Bingo - I like the bingo about it. Emily 

Math Bingo - I like the bingo bud bungee. You can only do it when you earn bingo buds. I LOVE Bingo buddies. Wyatt 
Math Bingo - I like it because you get to add and then get prizes for getting it right. Colby 
                                                                                                                                                         
                                                    Math Ninja - It's math and a fun game.  Nolen

                                                      Math Ninja - It's fun and practice.  Logan


Doodlecast - I like it because it asks you a category like what is your favourite food and you get to play and listen to the video after.  You can say stuff on it and draw stuff.  Ireland


Puppet Pals - I like it because you can make videos and you can put people in it and you can have them talking and zoom them in and out and make a story.  It's lots of fun.  Ally


Guest Blogger Gr. 6 student Elizabeth shares a class poem

School

I have a place for children in my classroom.
We have a place for learning in minds.
She has a place for joy in knowledge.
He has a place for success in school.
They have a place for laughter in the playground.
Our family has a place for education in our lives.
Our school has a place for opportunities in our students.
This city has a place for schools in our community.
This country has a place for inclusion in our hearts.
Our world has a place for wisdom in our elders.
Where is your place for hope for our future?

May, 23/12     Div.2     Grade 6/7     Randerson Ridge Elementary School

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

iPods in the classroom

Randerson students take part in the global event A~DAY

A Day 
Gr. 5 student picture ~ A Day project May 15th


      May 15th was a day to be a part of a global expression of “a day in the world.” This project was initiated by Swedish non-profit foundation Expressions of Humankind and photos selected for exhibition may be used in a book. Students were asked "What photo would you take to show a perspective of a day in the life of school in Nanaimo, BC?" Classes from Randerson Ridge took part in this global initiative aimed to connect people from around the world and appreciate and celebrate diversity.

Little Fingers ~ iPods with K-2's
      At Randerson students used iPods to capture images. Each group (4 classes, 17 iPods/class) took many pictures to show perspective of what a day in our lives at Randerson looks like. They were asked to select their top pictures to be considered for this international event. Here's a glimpse at some of the pictures our students took. http://www.aday.org/profile/60503 (please note that to upload the pictures, I registered under my name but you will see under the pictures, the story behind the shot is given as well as credit to the student). I was not the photographer, simply the middle person :) Congratulations Randerson students. Your creativity, perspective and engagement in this project was excellent.












Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Guest blogger Jacob talks about Magyk

For the book club we read the book Magyk.There are seven books in the series.  The series is called Septimus Heap.  I highly recommend the book. It includes action, adventures, and best of all Magyk.  At the book club we talk about the book and who our favourite character was and we also got snacks! I would give it a ten out of ten. You should read the first chapter two times because it introduces a lot of characters at one time and read the books in order. I definitely recommend coming to a book club!