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Music and IT teacher Boneo Primary School Web Conference Coach DEECD Music Count Us In Project Officer Association of Music Educators Moderator "Music Matters' web conferencing

Boneo iPad orchestra movie is live!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by salwal

Our iPad movie can be seen at the iPads for Learning site! http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/ipad-education-case-studies/primary/17-boneo-primary-school  

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iPad Orchestra

Posted on October 17, 2013 by salwal

At Boneo PS this week we had the great excitement of a film crew filming our iPad orchestra. We spent the day playing music, being interviewed and filmed. We are proud of our iOrchestra and have discovered many ways to … Continue reading →

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iPad Bingo- Learning for Teachers!

Posted on July 27, 2013 by salwal

As a follow up to last year’s very successful ICT Bingo for teachers, Boneo PS is proud to announce this year’s competition- iPad Bingo for Teachers. Once again, there is a iPad to be won by one of our hard-working … Continue reading →

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ThingLink

Posted on February 11, 2013 by salwal

I have just made an interactive image in ThingLink. I uploaded the sounds to Sound Cloud and linked them to the image. I would love some feedback! http://www.thinglink.com/scene/357417706166681601#tlsite

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ThingLink

Posted on February 11, 2013 by salwal

I have just made an interactive image in ThingLink. I uploaded the sounds to Sound Cloud and linked them to the image. I would love some feedback! http://www.thinglink.com/scene/357417706166681601#tlsite  

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ICT wristbands

Posted on January 28, 2013 by salwal

ICT star wristbands- more positive reinforcement for kids in the 2013 school year!   Printable pdf ict wristbands

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Music Wristbands

Posted on January 28, 2013 by salwal

Music wristbands- positive reinforcement for the start of the school year! Feel free to use/adapt. Printable PDF  music wristbands

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Educreations

Posted on January 27, 2013 by salwal

I have just made my first lesson on the Educreations app. This is a recordable interactive whiteboard that teachers and students can use to make mini lessons to share. Here is my first attempt. What do you think? Have you … Continue reading →

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‘I Can’ statements for students

Posted on January 26, 2013 by salwal

I believe that it is helpful for students to focus on clear statements of what they are learning. I also feel that it is important for students to have a simple ongoing record of where they are at, as well … Continue reading →

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Thank- you, Richard Gill!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by salwal

Thank you, Richard Gill! As a Primary school music teacher for over 30 years, I would like to thank Richard Gill for his words of wisdom. In a time when education seems to be favouring standardised testing and devaluing Arts … Continue reading →

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