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Poetry and Photostories – Evaluative Case Study

February 2, 2010 - MSc, Professional Development - By: Chris

Pic: Hallam Cascade by shanerounce CC on FlickrThe first semester of my MSc is now complete. The final assignment was an evaluative case study on a project using photostories as a way of helping Year 11 students develop their skills in analysing poetry. I’ve posted the document and comments are welcome.

Myna – Easy audio creation on the web

September 24, 2009 - Site of the Week, Web Tools - By: Chris

Pic: Myna from AviaryAviary has recently released a web based audio editor called Myna and it’s well wrth a look regardless of what area of the curriculum you’re from.
Aviary already has an established web…

Green-screen filming for education

January 30, 2009 - Uncategorized, software - By: Chris

Pic: Green screen painted wallA really useful and fun thing to use in teaching and learning. Seeing people students have filmed magically transported to far away times or places creates a real “ooh” moment and can enhance teaching about storytelling methods or appreciation of place or period.

Royalty Free Images

September 17, 2008 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Here’s another link for finding sites that offer reasonable royalty-free images.
Some of the recommended sites require you to sign up. Always check the terms and conditions. Always read the label. Never feed after midnight and…

Free and Legal

July 17, 2008 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Ever struggled to find video, pics or audio on the web to use in your teaching resources that won’t incur the wrath of the god of intellectual property?
Creative Commons is an alternative legal structure from normal copyright rules. Anyone…