6. We learn about the world around us. (Teacher Model, Investigate, Collaborate, Share, Reflect)
7. We do our own investigations using the inquiry model and develop projects to demonstrate how we solve problems.
8. We are in a constant cycle of: self-reflection, questioning, group-reflection, feedback, self-reflectionUsing the Studio Model…
9. Evolution of access to technology in my classroom. Two computers in my classroom A SMART Board for my class. 2007 One MacBook Cart for the school 2009 2005 2006 2010 Data projectors in our classrooms 2nd MacBook Cart for the school 2008 One Mac Book per teacher Best Buy Award
10. Best Buy“Best in Class Fund” Winner 2009 École Wilfrid Walker School Grade 7 French Immersion December 2009
13. Sonic Pics for Podcasting Examples of our Sonic Pic creations: http://youtu.be/ExU6v8hfwcc http://youtu.be/APpGWqnx5gE http://www.sonicpics.com/public/index.php
14. iPro Recorder for Audio Recordings How we’ve used it: Recorded each other or ourselves reading for fluency and comprehension. Conducted interviews with each other. Recorded audio for videos. Recorded scientific observations. Recorded brainstorming or group work.
16. Easy Access to the Internet Do research online. Access links from our website. Complete Google Forms. Email completed creations, notes and photos. Enable wireless sharing between devices.
17. Examples of some of our projects Participated in global collaborative writing projects. Documented our world in one day and are now part of a Hollywood documentary Made connections to global disasters and raised funds to support victims. Supported an Olympic Athlete to win Gold in Vancouver. Made Canadian history come to life through Heritage Fair.