Introduction
A catch-up of the recording links for our webinars over the last few months.
Fine Focus (13/14 March 2014) – “Lucky Dip”
In this recorded session we discussed where we find interesting links and explored a few that have come up recently
Serendipity 20/21 March 2014
In this recorded Serendipity session we briefly discussed and explored several topics;
- the upcoming #RSCON mini-conference
- Thinglink
- Stocking up tablets with “goodies”
Fine Focus (27/28 March 2014) – “Inkscape – a graphics tool”
A recorded session in which we explored some of the features of Inkscape.
Serendipity 2/3 April 2014
In this recorded Serendipity session we briefly discussed and explored the following:
- “About.me” as a tool for self-publicising
- Risks of having your online “identity” hijacked
- Curing “writer’s block”
Fine Focus (9/10 April 2014) – “Tablet apps for learning”
A recorded session in which we shared and discussed some tablet apps that may be used for learning
Serendipity 23/24 April 2014
In this recorded session we looked at the following two topics chosen by poll from several suggested by participants:
- “How to improve relations with parents)
- “Benefits of being a blog follower”
Fine Focus (30 April/1 May 2014) – “Museums online”
A recorded session in which we explored and discussed some of the wealth of resources available online from major museums.
Serendipity 7/8 May 2014
In this recorded Serendipity session we briefly discussed and explored three topics:
- Using “Paper.li” why and how
- Educator evaluations
- Recording a holiday/tour
Fine Focus (14/15 May 2014) – “One page to tell about giftedness”
In this recorded session Jo Freitag (@jofrei) talked with us about some of the characteristics of “giftedness” and shared many resources for educators working with gifted learners.
Serendipity 21/22 May 2014
In this recorded Serendipity session we briefly digressed into sharing some of the highlights of our (@JoHart and @philhart) road trip from WA to South Australia. We also discussed the following two topics:
- Our most important sites to visit each day!
- The importance of play in learning
Fine Focus (28/29 May 2014) – “The Benefits of Learning to Code”
This recorded session was led by Phil Hart (@philhart). Phil has extensive experience in coding (as a long term IT consultant, systems analyst and software developer) and is also an educator and so is well placed to recognise and share the characteristics of coding as a discipline.
Serendipity 4/5 June 2014
This recorded Serendipity session was wide ranging and we touched on a variety of topics including: what an online toolkit looks like, some potential future topics for FineFocus sessions and what makes a good picture.
Fine Focus (11/12 June 2014) – “Fun sites for learning”
In this recorded session we took a look at some sites that might be described as “gamefied” and so could be engaging for students to access for learning purposes.
Serendipity 18/19 June 2014
This Serendipity session was a general chat including an update from one of our regular participants on some recent PD, how we review and reflect mid-year, celebrations/parties with students and “Serendipity block” – like writers’ block but when yu can’t think of a Serendipity topic 🙂
Conclusion
Once again I am finally up to date with posting webinar links. Sorry again for the short session descriptions.
Our Next Webinar
Our next webinar will be an Edublogs “Serendipity” session on Thursday July 3 rd at 23:00 GMT/UTC (Afternoon/Evening USA) or Friday July 4th at 7:00 am West Aus, later in the morning Eastern States Aus depending on your timezone (check yours here) – in the usual BlackboardCollaborate room. This is one of our fortnightly unconference sessions where we invite you to bring along your “hot topics” and “burning issues”. We post these on the whiteboard and then choose the topic for discussion by poll.