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VT's FREE Newsletter for Educators - Insight, Inspiration and Ideas that work!
FACEBOOK - for Educators - OK
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Hello everyone
I had some great reactions to the Visual Literacy info.
BOOK WEEK links below I loved the Sue Genaro Video on generating ideas.
Next newsletter I will be looking at Library Resources so all you good folk who are Librarians please send in your brilliant links.
FACEBOOK for educators is a wonderful idea check out the Video.
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First off, I have to be honest. My initial reaction was, “Facebook in schools…how on earth could that work?” A look at the positive side of Facebook and the use of this powerful tool for learning. What are you waiting for? Watch the Video
VISUAL LITERACY: Why We Need It - Brian Kennedy
This is a great Video to get the ball rolling in a staff meeting. Well presented as TEDeX is and a good length.
PERIODIC TABLE of Visual Literacy - check it out and roll over the the image to view details of each 'element".
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NEW Xbox One & KINECT
First-look at the new Xbox One & Kinect sensor
Watch the Video and see the new Kinect with advanced 3D & infrared capabilities tested.
Jumping, punching, and fireballs...even in the dark. Amazing new technology in an interactive graphical interface.
Imagine what the FUTURE holds.
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Auroau Borealis The greatest show on Earth
Glowing green and red, shimmering hypnotically across the night sky, the aurora borealis is a wonder to behold. Longtime sky watchers say it is the greatest show on Earth.
It might be the greatest show in Earth orbit, too. High above our planet, astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been enjoying an up-close view of auroras outside their windows as the ISS flys through geomagnetic storms. Take a look at the Fabulous Video
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CHILDREN'S BOOK of the Year Short List
The Children'sBook Council of Australia is a fabulous site. Check out the shortlisted books for 2013, for Older Readers, Younger Readers Early Childhood and Picture Books. These books are just fabulous. Check out the Award FAQs and take a look at the awards criteria ask you students to read and jusdge the books according to these criteria and see if they agree with the Book Council
This years Bookweek Theme is Read Across the Universe. And Bookeweek is from Saturday17th to
Friday 23rd of August.
Children's book week Video & trailers
A great way to promote both Book Week, CBCA awards.
also
is a great site for activities, download the pdfs on bookweek activies and take a look at the creative ideas.
Sue DeGennaro shows how she develops her artwork, including keeping a book of ideas. Sue also discusses how authors and illustrators work together.
This video is part of the Look! exhibition, which features original artwork, sketches and drawings by more than 40 Australian illustrators.
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TEDlessons - worth sharing
Myths and misconceptions about evolution - Alex Gendler - This is a video with questions, a Dig Deeper section with additional resources, and a Discusion option. Great site.
CLOCKS
Stopwatch - digital great for timing in the classroom, check out the eggtimer as well
WRITING
Writing VT Lots of links here to authors and websites. Also a link to Author's quesionaires a did a while back regarding Writer's Block. You may also like to download the How Writer's Write pdf
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I do answer all emails so send them along with your questions ideas and great sites.
Cathy, I am so happy to have found VT back online again. I'd thought you'd taken a break. Correct me if I'm wrong. Glad to be back! Nancy
Hi Nancy,
Yes did take a break but back now. How's the garden going?
Hi Cathy,
Your Visual Literacy info is incredible!
Thanks again for keeping us all on the cutting edge
of curriculum offerings. Jo
My Pleasure
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for the great newsletter. Are their any phonics based computer programs suitable for a stage 2 reader with severe difficulties? I remember seeing one being used (I think in public schools) on one but have had no success in tracking it down. Thanks Michelle
Does anyone have any ideas about this one??
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Next newsletter I will take a look at Libarry REsources - so if you have had some great experiences or links please send in your thoughts and ideas. 
Please send in any other great ideas or websites, whiteboard sites or fabulous things you are doing.
Join the VT conversation on twitter.
ciao
Cathy
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