ICT session on creativity (update)

The study of language plays an important role in all language learning and the development of literacy skills.

I develop and extend my literacy skills when I have opportunities …

• engage with and create a wide range of texts in different media, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by ICT

Intro to ML outcomes

I have opportunities to express myself in writing, exploring and experimenting with words and phrases using resources, to ensure my writing makes sense.
MLAN 2-13a

Today we will have a look at some fabulous online tools to allow you and your pupils to use your language in interesting and creative ways.

Here are some ideas to motivate your pupils to write. Their work can be published online (eg GLOW wiki or blog) and viewed by classmates, parents, even the world. What better reason to make a good job?

One word of caution - beware of unsuitable content in unmoderated sites.

display of words, "word clouds" quick and easy
http://www.wordle.net no login required
type or paste in words (use french.typeit.org)
to make words bigger, type them more than once
saving options: print and save as PDF
save to Gallery and get the embed code for a blog
bookmark it, as it is impossible to find in Gallery (no search facility)






http://www.imagechef.com/ic/word_mosaic/ quick and easy, no login required
type text(a word or a couple of words is best) into various shapes eg heart, 4leafed clover
to save click on Export
scroll down to find embed code and other options eg facebook
email yourself the pdf or the embed code so you don't lose it.



Text to speech Free education account required.
http://www.voki.com writing and speaking/listening
you can type in French and have it read to you, or upload yourself speaking

Cartoons, Account required.
http://www.toondoo.com/MyToondoo.do takes time
When signed in, this takes you to your own page, avoiding any unsavoury content

Books for reading and writing with beautiful inspirational artwork
http://storybird.com/ Account required.
examples of storybirds for ML written by teachers - maintained by teacher Fiona Joyce so that examples in French and other languages are good quality and suitable for schoolchildren http://mfl-storybirds.wikispaces.com/

Upload your work to your own page on our GLOW WIKI https://wikis.glowscotland.org.uk/0000313/Rigolo
Create a page by clicking "newpage", call it la page de Kay or something with your name in it.
It doesn't seem to allow embed code so just paste in the URL link to your work. Not what I was hoping for but it's a start!