Johnny's post on Monday, 10 February 2014

This is a 'test' post created within the Easy Blogger Junior app using a newly created User Profile. I am wanting to find out what happens when I choose the 'review posts' selection. Watch this space!


Well, that worked perfectly.
'Johnny's' post was in the blogs draft folder waiting for the 'teacher' to approve.

Easy blogger Junior App

This is a screenshot of the 'posting' screen of the Easy Blogger Junior App. These two talented kiwi blokes - working in a Singapore school have created an app for both blogger and word press blogs. Two different apps - make sure you download the right one! This app is an absolute godsend ! I can't talk highly enough of it, it saves so much time, it adds value, it enables kids to add voice instantly to their photos and blog straight from the one app. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.

At Te Akau Ki as part of our 1:1 roll out we have just purchased 300 licenses so that every year 4 to 6 student has it on their ipad and can ' go forth and blog' with ease and confidence. Brilliant.

Infusing E-Learning in all that we do.......Te Akau ki Papamoa School

As part of my role on the E-Learning PLC at Te Akau ki Papamoa we have chosen to share what's happening within our classes via a schoolwide blog. Feel free to visit and gather inspiration and ideas,  we will link to the learning intentions, the "PURPOSE, OUTCOME and AUDIENCE" as this is what we value and hold as our driving focus.

Infusing E-learning in all that we do

Also feel free to leave us a comment, feedback or thoughts or contact me if you have any questions etc.

Padcamp BOP

I have been busy organising the first Padcamp BOP event, based on the Educamp unconference structure and style.

We have over 70 teachers registered, from all around the Bay of Plenty as well as the Waikato and further afield. This is a FREE event that provides the opportunity for educators to connect with likeminded people with a passion for all things iPad - whether you have just taken yours out of the box or you are an app developer, we will have something for everyone.

A HUGE thankyou to our sponsors NOEL LEEMING (who has provided 15 itunes vouchers)

Kristian Tabb
Commercial Business Manager – Region 4
Kristian Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Phone: 027 283 3345 
Email: kristian.tabb@nlg.co.nz
Linked In: nz.linkedin.com/pub/kristian-tabb/26/432/3b3
Kristian is based in Tauranga – 266 Cameron Road, Tauranga


and Guilt Free Shopping (who has provided iPad cases).

We are looking forward to a day of making connections and discovering new things.

Te Akatea Maori Principal's National Conference

I am fortunate to currently be involved with the the Aka Tauranga Moana branch of the Te Akatea Maori Principal's Association. With consultation I have created and are maintaining their online space for them. I am also looking forward to next week and playing a role in their National Conference, the calibre of Keynote Speakers is outstanding!

Here's a copy of their conference programme, if you are at all interested in making a difference to the educational outcomes of Maori students then I think attending this conference is a must. This event is NOT aimed at Principal's alone but rather at all those that have a role to play in lifting Maori student engagement, motivation and achievement (which in reality should be each and everyone of us in the NZ education system!) The venue, Trinity Wharf and setting, stunning Tauranga Moana is a bonus of course.

Voice Recording Tools

Two posts in one day........I'm on a roll!

I'm exploring my 'collection' of voice recording tools today and just wanted to embed the ones that are currently in my 'toolbox' so that next week during my workshop I can show how each individual player looks on a blog. For 'How to's' visit my 'Green for Go' Wiki.


So here goes

SoundCloud looks like this



Chirbit looks like this



Check this out on Chirbit

Audiopal looks like this (the recording below was created using the 'Text to speech option' and selecting 'Alan' the Australian.



Fotobabble looks like this (the recording below was done using the Fotobabble iPad App and choosing a 'theme')

 

Voicethread looks like this (this is several years old but I chose this example as it highlights text as well as voice recorded options when commenting)




Voki looks like this (this was created 5 years ago when Harry Potter first came out!)



Vocaroo still to come......

Blog versus Facebook

I have to admit, I just don't seem to be able to 'get into' this blogging thing.

I add to my Switch On NZ Facebook page almost everyday but as you can see I haven't been here since February. This led me to wonder why.......I use curation sites a lot eg Scoop it (I have 5 different 'Topics') - Scoop it cross posts to my Facebook page and Pinterest. So this multitasking ability is what I like. I need to find something that cross posts from Scoop it (and the like) onto this blog. I discovered the tool IFTTT ("If this then that') several years ago an this might just be what I am looking for. As i always say, "Just put it in the back of your mind and when you have a purpose for it, you'll be able to say - ah I think I know just the thing". Time to practice what I preach.

Tip: Be discerning with what tools you choose to link eg I use to cross post my Tweets to my Facebook (personal one) and as I use Twitter for professional PD and have taken a great deal of time over the years to strengthen my personal learning network, I then barraged my friends and family via facebook with teaching and learning 'stuff' they weren't remotely interested in. Yes, I know there is a 'grey area' as many friends are also colleagues but this is unavoidable in making and strengthening connections through life.

I'm off to explore IFTTT.