Y6 What clever things can be done with LOGO in j2code?

Success steps

  1. Log into j2e
  2. Go to j2code and LOGO
  3. Explore the tools
  4. Look at some of the examples
  5. Edit them and see what they do
  6. Which parts of the program do you understand?
  7. Which commands/effects would you like to master?
  8. Think about making a project with LOGO
    1. Sketch/describe it in a j2e5 page
    2. List what you will need to learn to create your project
    3. Blog to your learning blog

How did that go?

Y3 How do I draw shapes with j2code?

Success steps

  • Log into j2e
  • Go to j2code and click the big LOGO button
  • Use the arrow keys to draw some letters
  • Remember forward is always the way the turtle is pointing
  • Left and right always mean “turn on the spot”
  • ** Draw a bubble letter (you will need pen up and pen down)
  • ** Edit the program text to make the pen thicker
  • Save work

IT Academy

IT academy held its first session today, led by Ben and Edward.  They taught us how to create word searches using the website www.wordsearchmaker.net  Here is my 2-D shapes word search.  Thank you Ben and Edward!

 

How can I use ICT tools to reflect on my learning?

Key questions:

  • What is Google Classroom?
  • How do I join my class?
  • How can I set up my own learning blog?

Success steps:

  1. Learning blog
    1. Log into j2e – go to bloggy;
    2. Set up own blog – call it eg “Will J’s learning blog”;
    3. Have a play and explore your new blog;
    4. Write your first post;
    5. Add a page for Computing Colour badges;
  2. Google classroom
    1. Go to school website – children – log ins – Google Classroom
    2. Log in;
    3. Find Computing Colours assignment and have a look;

How can we use these tools effectively?

When should I post to:

  • My own learning blog?
  • My own other blog?
  • Year group blog?
  • School news blog?
  • Google classroom?
  • email someone?

How do I behave responsibly on these sites?

Y6 How do I research?

Today we are going to start a collaborative project on your topic.

Research techniques

  • Think up and write down a list of questions before you start looking for information.
  • Write down what you know first.
  • Write information in your own words – don’t just copy and paste.
  • Say where you r information came from – have a slide at the end called “Sources”

Success steps

  1. Log on to Googla Apps
  2. Go to Drive
  3. Create a new Google presentation/Google slides
  4. Share with the Group and with me please (so I can comment)
  5. Add a title – a question
  6. Add your names
  7. Add more slides with question titles
  8. Write what you know
  9. Use the links below to find out more
  10. ** Try commenting – does it help?
  11. ** Be precise about your layout

How do I research?

Today we are going to start a collaborative project on “The Romans”.

Research techniques

  1. Think up and write down a list of questions before you start looking for information.
  2. Write down what you know first.
  3. Write information in your own words – don’t just copy and paste.
  4. Say where you r information came from – have a slide at the end called “Sources”

Success steps

  1. Log on to Googla Apps
  2. Go to Drive
  3. In a group of 2 or 3
    1. Create a new Google presentation/Google slides
    2. Share with the Group and with me please (so I can comment)
    3. Add a title – a question
    4. Add your names
    5. Add more slides with question titles
    6. Write what you know
    7. Use the links below to find out more
    8. ** Try commenting – does it help?
    9. ** Be precise about your layout

Useful links:

How do I work effectively collaboratively on a Google slides presentation?

Success steps

  • Log into Google Apps!
  • Go to Drive
  • Create a new Google slides presentation
  • Explore the tools
  • What are the similarities and differences with PowerPoint?
  • Share your presentation with a partner (who is not next to you and to whom you are not going to talk!)
  • Also share with me so that I can comment but not edit
  • Add a title and your names to the first slide
  • Put questions as titles on the other s

Remember to use efficient search methods we have talked about when you look for information.

Write information in your own words and quote your sources.