Beyond the classroom

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• To explore ways of using technology to enhance learning outdoors

• To think about bringing the outside in, and connecting with people and places

• To explore the use of data handling, modelling and simulation and relate these ideas to the computing curriculum

• To think about assessment and progression in computing

Outline

Purple Mash tools

Locked Out simulation

Chart and data tools

2Count: http://www.purplemash.com/

2Calculate: SchoolSpecific Software

2Graph: http://www.purplemash.com/

2Investigate: www.purplemash.com

QR Codes

http://www.pinterest.com/jnase1/qr-codes-lessons-and-activities/

3D Shapes

StripDesigner app

Augmented Reality PE

Aurasmaapp

iSpy books

Haiku DeckAppPicasa

Photograph a composition of your miniature toys or found objects on a plain background. This might be a montage, a scene or a tower. Next photograph a small selection of individual objects. Compose some questions based upon finding objects by colour, size and position. Print these and put into photo albums or into Haiku Deck.

6 shot stories

http://lhstv.weebly.com/6-word-stories---6-shot-videos.html

Little People

https://enablecloud.lpplus.net/primary/parklands/ParklandsBlog/default.aspx

eTwinning

http://www.etwinning.net/en/pub/collaborate/kits/search.cfm?c=7

Espresso Coding

https://central.espresso.co.uk/espresso/coding/index.html

Kodable

Free app

Physics simulations

apps

CreatorverseToca BuildersToca Robots

Phyzios SandboxKids Paint

Monster PhysicsMonsters maker

Create a monster

Animal Creator

Technology OutdoorsAugmented Reality Images as triggers to prompt video explanations A sculpture trail around campusA guide to natural features in the local environmentIdentifying locations of mini-figurines around campusQR Codes Barcodes opening weblinks A media trail to record responses to locations in the environmentCodes around the locality promoting the student experienceFound ObjectsMake your own I-Spy books Annotating photos of outdoor inventions such as water wallsCollecting maths pictures using found objects from an urban playgroundGeoCachingLocating hidden objects using GPS data Treasure hunts based upon specific learning goals iGeology app linking maps and geology to learn about the rocks beneath our feet Biodiversity and dataloggingRecording science investigations outdoors Making sound maps Data logging with iPads using Globisens Labdisc appInvestigating using digital microscopes outdoorsExploring perspectivesLooking at different points of view using specialist cameras e.g. a headcam, underwater or panoramaParticipants’ perspectives of a sporting eventClose-ups of the natural environmentSharing personalised puzzles based on photos Planning technology walks for young children in urban environments Art in the environmentCreating film, photographs and art inspired by the environment Searching for colour matches (Color Vacuum app)Using the effects options on Photo Booth to explore cloud patterns Working with environmental printDesigning outdoor reminders of ways to use wifi-enabled outdoor spaces Scavenger hunts for natural elements described in poems resulting in digital illustrations (Path On app)

 

Progression

http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/curriculum/ict/index.php?category_id=251

http://casinclude.org.uk

Learning Diaries

http://www.itte.org.uk/node/590

Task

Explore some of the resources introduced today with a view to developing an activity on the theme of technology outdoors, computing or simulations.

• Update and organise your blog.

• Link to your group resources in the resource bank (mypad.northampton.ac.uk/resourcebank).

• Begin to plan your vision statement.

Examples:

http://mypad.northampton.ac.uk/08283484

http://mypad.northampton.ac.uk/itt3003

Directed study