Using Twitter as a Reflective Learning Tool in Primary Classrooms

Using Twitter as a Reflective Learning Tool in Primary Classrooms Karyn Paterson kpaterson@qf.org.qa

Workshop Outline • What is Twitter? • Best Practice – Reflection • Twitter in Lower Primary https://twitter.com/#!/QAKaryn • The "How to" of Twitter • Practical - Setting this up for your class • Questions

Statements on the Internet • 1 sentence • People can read what has been written. • Write in Arabic

IB Learner Profile • Reflective • They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. • Making the PYP happen: A curriculum framework for international primary education. p. 4

Effective Feedback specifies attainment and constructs the way forward with the child. The child's articulation of their learning is crucial. Reflection & Feedback • Evaluative: reward or praise • Descriptive: attainment and improvement • Tunstall and Gipps (1996) Teacher Feedback is not always easy ... and does not happen automatically.

Grade 4 I am learning to read with speed and accuracy I know I can do this when: • I can read 93 out of 100 words correctly • I can read 69 words every minute

And now …

Grade 2 I am learning to write a recount I know I can do this when: • I can plan my writing using a 4-square • I can write 3 sentences with supporting details

And now …

Communication tool Children sharing learning with teacher writing. Children writing own comments. Twitter in Lower Primary http://learningsupport.qataracademy.wikispaces.net/home

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How Twitter Works

And some more links ... Ten ways to use Twitter in your class 35 Different ways to use Twitter How to start tweeting and why you might want to

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Using Twitter as a Reflective Learning Tool in Primary Classrooms Karyn Paterson kpaterson@qf.org.qa

Using Twitter as a Reflective Learning Tool in Primary Classrooms

Using Twitter as a Reflective Learning Tool in Primary Classrooms

Presentation Transcript

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