SPOTLIGHT ON LITERACY & NUMERACY
- Kidz B Kool
- May 9, 2016
- 2 min read
*This post was scheduled for last week; Kidz B Kool had an issue with our internet provider sending us the wrong configured modem when we switched to the new NBN. This meant that there were a few days without us being able to post.
The 2016 NAPLAN test is happening in Australian schools this week, my son has been busy practicing at school and at home to prepare. This post shares some great educational resources that can be downloaded to your Apple devices that strengthen students' literacy and numeracy skills.
10 to 12 May: National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
SPOTLIGHT ON LITERACY & NUMERACY
For Primary students
Personalising Learning for the Primary Classroom, by Jaylene Fritchley, WA (iBook)
Perth-based educator Jaylene Fritchley uses iPad to help students develop recognition of sight words to assist them with their reading.
English Collection (The App Store)
This collection brings together a hand-curated selection of books and apps to help primary students advance their literacy skills, including sections on Phonics, Words & Spelling; Reading & Viewing; Writing & Creative Texts; and Interactive Texts.
Maths Collection (The App Store)
This collection brings together a selection of handpicked apps to help primary students build their numeracy skills, including sections on Numbers & Algebra; Measurement & Spatial Reasoning; Drill & Practice; and Problem Solving.
Area & Perimeter for Upper Primary Students, by St Hilda’s School, QLD (iTunes U)
Designed for students in the later stages of primary school, this course helps students learn to calculate the area and perimeter of a range of shapes using video tutorials and apps like Minecraft.
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, by Penguin New Zealand (app)
The immensely popular Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy is now available as an interactive app, with wonderful narration by David Tennant (Doctor Who). Kids can read at their own pace, touch a word to hear it spoken or spelled, and even add their own artwork with paint mode. This valuable tool for early learning and literacy development also includes video narration in three sign languages; NZSL, AUSLAN & ASL.
For Secondary, Tertiary & Lifelong Learners
Maximising Volume, by Terry Jacka (iTunes U)
Investigate “which box has the maximum volume” with Apple Distinguished Educator Terry Jacka, then take the quiz at the end to check that you’re ready to pump up the volume on your own.
English Essentials: Writing, by Harrisburg Area Community College (iTunes U)
Develop essential writing skills including clear, coherent paragraphs and longer, thesis-driven essays, including focus on grammar and sentence-level skills. Investigate topics including storytelling, conflict, personal narrative, cause & effect, citation and argument.
English Language Learning (iTunes U)
This rich collection of resources provides English Language teachers around the world with levelled texts to help pupils become experienced and confident readers, as well as apps to develop speaking and writing skills. It also includes teacher resources including lesson ideas and best practices from other teachers.
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