TALKING IN COMIC CHAT

Today, some of our class were lucky to be chosen to chat with some year three's from Parklands State School on Comic Chat.

Children in Queensland State schools are not allowed to skype like we do or have a blog that is public for all to see.


 We were lucky to be invited into a chat room in the Education Queensland Learning Place to talk to the Year 3's about our learning and their learning. 
It was a long conversation but lots of fun. We want to chat again in Comic Chat because it is so good. 

First you get to chose your avatar. In stead of talking on line like Skype, you type in what you want to say and then it comes up in a speech bubble with your avatar. 
We think it's a shame that we can't skype this class but we'd love to chat in Comic Chat again because it helps you improve your typing skills and it's fun!


Have you ever used Comic Chat?
How have you used it in your class?

2M's BLOGGING TIPS#1: HOW TO COMMENT ON A BLOGGER BLOG

Many of our parents are wanting help leaving comments on our blog.

After we saw Keely's screencast, we decided it was time to start a series of 'how to' screencasts.

So here is the first in our Blogging Tip screencasts, created by Lara.

Happy commenting!

TALKING ABOUT LEARNING

It's not often I share 'my' reflections on the class blog but I couldn't keep this to myself!

Whenever my granddaughter visits, I am constantly amazed at the developments she has made since her last visit - which is only a matter of days!

This weekend she took her first step and the house echoed with the word 'tat' everytime she saw my cat Bella. I watched her little face and listened to her 'chatter' as she pulled magnets off the fridge, called out to the cat and experimented with bouncing a ball on the carpet and tiles. 

My observations told me much about her development but still left me wondering... what is she thinking? what is she saying? what does she know? what does she think about her learning?

I can't wait for those conversations!

All of this reflecting on my granddaughter also had me reflecting on the Gems and their learning.

Conversations play a big part in our day. Our room revolves around them -whether face -to- face or on the blogs...they are a constant. 

They set the tone for learning, provide insights and guide future learning...they ARE the learning!

Early last week, some of the Gems were involved in a conversation with a fellow teacher about learning. This teacher is currently looking at student-centred learning as part of her Masters and came to the Gems for their perspective.  

All children completed a Y chart on 'Great Learning' - what it looks, sounds and feels like.

Here are just some of their thoughts:

GREAT LEARNING looks like:

• working in groups
• listening
• co-operation
• teamwork
• talking
• learning together
• teaching/helping each other
• making mistakes
• thinking about thinking
• us making choices about what we want to learn
• blogging
• skyping
• making animotos and wordles
• connecting
• talking to others around the world 

GREAT LEARNING sounds like:

• lots of talking
• busy
• buzz
• noisy

GREAT LEARNING feels like:

• good
• happy
• proud
• success
• wonderful
• exciting
• fresh air!

and if that's not enough to blow you away, have a listen to the podcast.

Remember, these kids are 6 and 7 years old and at times are a little too

eager to share their insights. If you listen carefully though, you'll hear some

real 'gems' of wisdom in the back conversation. 

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