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Creating templates in WriteOnline’s WorkSpace | The Spectronics Blog
WriteOnline's WorkSpace is a graphic organiser tool that enables students to plan their ideas before they begin to write about them. For those pupils who might struggle to get started with...
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Fluency Tutor for Google – Free Premium Access through Oct. 1 | The...
Back in July Texthelp announced the availability of Fluency Tutor for Google at the California Google Summit. Since then more than 1500 educators have begun using the program and ...See it on Scoop.it,...
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New school year resources | The Spectronics Blog
Welcome back after the summer holidays! Hopefully, you’re feeling refreshed and ready to face the challenges of the year ahead. We’ve got lots of handy resources to help you and...See it on Scoop.it,...
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More science with Clicker Books | The Spectronics Blog
Following on from my last blog, here is another idea for using Clicker Books for science observations. Looking at plants as a topic, children can use Clicker Books to keep records...See it on Scoop.it,...
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Are you still using Clicker 5? FYI… Upgrades to Clicker 6 are only available...
If you are a Clicker 5 user and have been thinking about upgrading to Clicker 6, time is fast running out. After December 2014, upgrade pricing will...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Support Technologies
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Fluency Tutor for Google Update – Includes FREE Android App | The Spectronics...
Today Texthelp announced a number of welcomed additions to Fluency Tutor for Google. These include a new student dashboard area where students can view scores, feedback and listen to previous ...See it...
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Using Your Own Photographs with Clicker | The Spectronics Blog
Did you know that you can set up instant pictures in Clicker, so that when you type a word, an image from the Crick Picture Library appears...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Support Technologies
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Last Spectronics workshop series for the year | Only four weeks left to...
Join us in November to learn how to differentiate the Literacy Block for your diverse range of students in all areas of literacy instruction...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Support Technologies
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More speaking activities with Clicker | The Spectronics Blog
Following on from my last blog on using Clicker speaking activities, here is how a Year Two teacher used the recording facility in Clicker with a group of children in ...See it on Scoop.it, via...
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Clicker and Foundational Skills | The Spectronics Blog
Clicker is a fantastic tool for tackling the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts in elementary schools. Over a series of blog posts, I am going to explore some of the Clicker features...
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Snapverter - A Simple App to Make Files Accessible in Google Drive | The...
If you are a subscriber or regular reader of this blog you know that Texthelp has been busy lately releasing several new updates and products for Google Apps for Education users...See it on Scoop.it,...
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Using Clicker to Stretch More Able Students | The Spectronics Blog
My colleague, Cath, was visiting a school recently and got into a discussion with an elementary school teacher aboutusing Clicker 6 to support the literacy development of older...See it on Scoop.it,...
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Great Tools That Are Changing Writing, Teaching and Learning
Great Tools That Are Changing Writing, Teaching and Learning. Vicki Davis talks about how to pick right tool..See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Support Technologies
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Making the most of the Clicker 6 picture bank wizard | The Spectronics Blog
One of the Quick Grid Wizards available to use in Clicker 6 enables you to create picture banks in seconds. But did you know that with one click of the mouse...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Support...
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New TeacherCast Episode Featuring Texthelp Now Available | The Spectronics Blog
A few weeks ago we listed a great educator resource called TeacherCast. TeacherCast is an Educational Media Network that hosts several podcasts, app reviews, training opportunities and more for...
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Literacy Instruction for Young Learners: Technology-Enhanced Classroom...
Workshop Program, Presentation Slides, Resources and Links from our "Literacy Instruction for Young Learners: Technology-Enhanced Classroom Strategies" workshop.See it on Scoop.it, via Learning Support...
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5 Tools to Help Create a Distraction Free Environment | The Spectronics Blog
The ability for students (and teachers) to be productive in the classroom, at home, or anywhere in between is no easy task. At any given time phones ring, emails chime, people...See it on Scoop.it, via...
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How do I search in Google using the reading level filter? | The Spectronics Blog
The Reading Level feature in Google is a great tool to filter results based on three broad reading level categories: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. To access and use the Reading Level...See it on...
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Clicker MFL and new National Curriculum requirements | The Spectronics Blog
We have been asked recently by a number of schools if our ‘Powered by Clicker’ MFL resources – Clicker French and Clicker Spanish – meet the new National Curriculum...See it on Scoop.it, via Learning...
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Wearing possibilities on your sleeve | The Spectronics Blog
QR (quick response) codes and augmented reality (AR) applications are technologies being embraced by teachers, and others, as they provide new possibilities for supporting learners in the classroom...
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Free “Intro to Google Apps for Education” Webinars Now Available | The...
I continue to be amazed by the number of schools throughout North America that have “Gone Google.” This past week at the Annual Conference for Middle Level Education in Nashville, TN was no...
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3 Tips for Using Google Drive More Effectively | The Spectronics Blog
If you are a teacher or student using Google Apps for Education, you are likely spending a significant amount of time in Google Drive. The new Google Drive was launched over the Summer of 2014 and...
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Last chance to upgrade to Clicker 6 literacy software | The Spectronics Blog
Are you still using Clicker 5? Upgrades to Clicker 6 are only available until December 2014.If you are a Clicker 5 user and have been thinking about upgrading to Clicker 6, time is fast running out....
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Early Learners and Clicker Apps | The Spectronics Blog
This fall we have been busy adding to our ever-expanding bank of LearningGrids resources for Clicker Apps. Many of the recent sets have been designed to support early learners...See it on Scoop.it, via...
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Give Customised Feedback Using Google Forms | The Spectronics Blog
Last week I spent some time with a colleague showing teachers how to provide customise feedback to students using Google Forms. Typically Google Forms are used to create simple surveys or quizzes...See...
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LearningGrids and new science curriculum requirements | The Spectronics Blog
Looking for great resources to support your primary science curriculum (including the new 2014 National Curriculum requirements for science in England)? Make sure you check out the LearningGrids ...See...
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Get More Out of Google Searches – Infographic | The Spectronics Blog
A while back I did a post on 7 Google Search Tips Worth Learning. While those 7 tips are still well worth taking advantage of, there are always new and additional ways to...See it on Scoop.it, via...
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Finding LearningGrids resources – top tips | The Spectronics Blog
Using the search bar in LearningGrids is a fantastic way to find Clicker resources on particular topics. Did you know that it’s also a great way to locate activities that focus on...See it on Scoop.it,...
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A Dynamic Duo who will inspire ALL teachers to engage ALL students at your...
Re-engage your disengaged students.Motivate and inspire your teachers!Want Kevin and Greg to work their magic at your school?Book Kevin and Greg as Consultants and Change Agents for your school!Kevin...
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Using the cloud …… but is it secure? | The Spectronics Blog
When exploring and demonstrating the use of cloud based technologies such as Google Drive, Dropbox and Evernote in my workshops, a question is generally asked in relation to security. This recent...
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