AQEFLS 2024: Raconte-moi une histoire à l’aide du numérique!
Cet atelier pratique a été donné, en français, à la conférence de l’AQEFLS en avril 2024. Ce diaporama présente plusieurs outils numériques interactifs qui peuvent aider les enseignants à raconter et produire des contes modernes avec des élèves de tout âge. Les outils incluent Scratch, Scratch Jr, Makey Makey, Twine, et l’animation “stop-motion”. Une collection de ressources (padlet) est également liée et partagée dans les diapositives de la présentation.
This hands-on workshop was given, in French, at the AQEFLS Conference in April 2024. This slide deck presents several interactive, digital tools that can support teachers with storytelling with students of any age. The tools include Scratch, Scratch Jr, Makey Makey, Twine, and stop-motion animation. A collection of resources (padlet) is also linked to and shared within the presentation slides.
iRobot Learning Library
Looking for fun educational activities and lesson plans that can be done with iRobots like Root? Check out the iRobot Learning Library to search for activity inspiration!
Root: Maze activity inspiration
A 30 second clip for activity inspiration using Root by iRobot!
Make Shapes with Root
A video of an activity for elementary students using Root by iRobot!
Unboxing the Building:bit Superkit by Yahboom
This unboxing video was hosted by LEARN – RÉCIT provincial service for the anglophone community. Get started with the Building:bit Superkit by Yahboom, a fun extension kit for your Micro:bit! Access the Yahboom Superkit guide here: http://www.yahboom.net/study/buliding… For more information on Micro:bits check out our resources, visit our DCA website here: https://dca.learnquebec.ca/resources/… You may also want to check out our comprehensive Micro:bit course for teachers and students: bit.ly/MBunits Visit our website for educators: https://educators.learnquebec.ca
Chirp App
Chirp is an application that allows you to quickly record audio and share it with others using self-generating QR codes.
The RECIT made a French video to demo this app: Chirp QR : une application simple
Building:bit superkit for Microbit
Here is a link to the instruction manual to accompany the Building:bit superkit for Microbit by Yahboom! Go further with micro:bit using these fun extension kit that allows you to build many different projects like moving cars, automatic doors, and fans!
ShiftED Podcast #30 in Conversation with Peter Skillen: A Wholistic Approach to 21 Century Learning
On this episode of ShiftED Podcast I was joined by Edtech pioneer Peter Skillen. The conversation explores Peter’s path from educator to technology integration leader. Chris and Peter delve into self-directed learning and teaching philosophies.
Data Logging with the Micro:bit
A blog post about using the Micro:bit to record data from the Total Solar Eclipse that took place in Montreal on April 8, 2024.
Open Creative Spaces: Outdoor Education
A collection of resources for getting started with outdoor education with an integration of technology. Some activity ideas include Geocaching, rockets, shadow art, micro:bit and more.
Gapminder Tools for country comparisons
Gapminder is a great online statistical tool to analyse trends and note differences between countries around the world. In this example, students are asked to make conclusions around different examples of disparity.
Canva for Community Infographics
Digital Competency in Action: Canva is an online design tool with many templates and functions that help you create complex representations of information, like infographics!
In this DCA example, students are asked to create an infographic to represent a Northern Indigenous community.
Sketchnotes applications
A sketching or drawing app is a great way for students to “describe” elements of a society, but also to indicate and categorize changes or differences between older time periods or even between other societies. In this DCA example, students are asked to illustrate “How did Québec open up to the world around 1980?” by focusing on the How, What, Where, and Who.
Makey Makey 1-Pager
A double-sided document to get started with Makey Makey. This document includes an overview and key features, ideas to integrate the microcontroller into different subject curriculum, and additional resources.
Kubo 1-Pager
A double-sided document to get started with Kubo robot. This document includes an overview and key features, ideas to integrate the robot into different subject curriculum, and additional resources.
Bee-Bot 1-Pager
A double-sided document to get started with Bee-bots. This document includes an overview and key features, ideas to integrate the robot into different subject curriculum, and additional resources.
Cubelets 1-Pager
A double-sided document to get started with Cubelets. This document includes an overview and key features, ideas to integrate the robot into different subject curriculum, and additional resources.
Code and Go Mouse 1-Pager
A double-sided document to get started with Code and Go Mouse. This document includes an overview and key features, ideas to integrate the robot into different subject curriculum, and additional resources.
