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March 1st LT modeled the coaching system with powerpoint being the skill. The T goal was to continue throughout the class the next day. Due to lack of time as it was afternoon session a hand out on how to use the projector for shared writing was given. T to try and use this each day. Janes response... I have been using powerpoint and the skills of powerpoint regularly in my programme. Mostly in writing. The great thing about it is that by teaching how to create a powerpoint they learnt a range of skills such as uploading photos, using text boxes, general typing and editing. Since then I feel my children have benefited hugely. The reluctant writers in my class are more engaged and completing work. After a conference, we sourced a photo that they used as a stimulus for their personal experience writing and then they uploaded it and wrote their personal experiences in relation to that photo. Two of the boys knew what to do and could continue with the task because of the knowledge they had acquired through being coached by the other kids.

April 22. LT shared kidspiration with the class. All ch played on the software and we created examples of the different sorts of things the program can do in literacy. T is planning to use the program with guided reading follow up lessons. Wordle was also taught to the class and a wordle of community was created. Janes response... Since Sue has shown us how to use kidspiration we have been using it regularly in our reading programme. The chn have been making flowcharts about the stories they read. Each child is able to use this programme with ease, but I find it benefits my lower groups the most. The difference between using kidspiration and writing their responses in their books is mainly - they finish the task. Motivating chn to complete set tasks in relation to their follow up reading is difficult. When I observe them working with kidspiration, they are sitting with their journals open, in pairs, discussing the story, summarising the main ideas, importing pictures to support their reflections on the story. Completely engaged!!!