Allanah's Appleby Showcasehttp://allanah.podOmatic.com
Appleby Primary School is located in Nelson, New Zealand. This rural school caters for boys and girls aged 5+. The podcasts are produced by Year Four and Five children. They are learning new ways of communicating and are enjoying learning how to podcast.
Interview with Mr Cook
Posted: August 2009
Mr Cook is Keeley's grandfather and he used to go to Appleby School 58 years ago. We interviewed him about his school days at Appleby School.
An enhanced podcast in AAC format.Interview with Nadia's Dad
Posted: August 2009
We are learning how to interview people to find out more about them and to follow up with open ended questions. We are also learning about how schools were in days gone by. Appleby School is soon to celebrate 150 years. That is quite an achievement.
An enhanced podcast in AAC format.River Bugs
Posted: May 2009
River Bugs by Jan Trafford. Based on a NZ School Journal Story Part One, Number One, 2001. For reading this week Kakapo group made this radio play of Jan's article about a water adventure on the Buller River, near Nelson.Kakapo group were focussed on reading with fluency, expression and clarity.They would love some feedback on how they might improve their oral skills the next time they read aloud for a audience.
An enhanced podcast in AAC format.Mother's Day
Posted: May 2009
We have been thinking about all of the wonderful ways that our mothers help us.Mothers are such a treasure.3MB3 minutes 20 seconds
Skype call to Bangkok
Posted: April 2009
We had a really busy day as we Skyped into Bangkok International School and learnt a lot about life and living in Thailand.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Skype Call to British Columbia, Canada
Posted: March 2009
Today we had fun with our first Skype call with students in other parts of the world. We talked and learned with students from Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.We had brainstormed some questions to ask the children and they had done the same for us. It was lots of fun and we learnt from each other. We learnt that it was snowing in Canada and it was yesterday there and they have seen wild bears!!!!
A video podcast in the MP4 format.River Safety Rules
Posted: February 2009
This week at school we have been learning about water safety in, on or around water. Because rivers are the most dangerous places for drownings in New Zealand we have been learning a whole heap of water safety rules for around rivers and lakes.Listen carefully because one of these rules may save your life one day.
An enhanced podcast in AAC format.Fun Swimming
Posted: February 2009
After a year with myself on leave we are back podcasting. Just to remind myself of the process using iLfe09 I thought I would make a quick podcast.This week is swim week and we started off the classroom component by telling stories we have had in, on and near the water. Grace told this entertaining story of an encounter with some eels.
School Tour Interview
Posted: August 2008
At the end of last term Discover IT Tasman teachers and principals went on tour of a few Nelson Schools. Brightwater School was the first on our list and we learnt much about the the journey taken by Brightwater School to cater for their 21st century learners from Janice Gulbranson. Well worth sharing.
How Maui Saved the Kumara
Posted: July 2008
After spending time learning about pre-European settlement in the Appleby are Moutere classroom have built their own Maori legend by combining their knowledge of legends and creating one that fits well with the local area which was well known for kumara growing. Kumara are like a sweet potato. Very yummy.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Miriam Sings For the Whole School
Posted: May 2008
Miriam has gained the confidence now to sing for the whole school. It is great to see how Miriam's voice is developing.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.Skype Call to Argentina
Posted: April 2008
As part of Spanish Language Learning at Upper Moutere we called Chrissy H who is in Argentina with a Language Immersion Award.We used Skype and Apple’s Call Recorder to record our conversation and edited it in iMovie...It is a great part of my new job to facilitate engaging learning experiences like these.
A video podcast in the MOV format.Talking with Buffalo
Posted: March 2008
Today I got a quick Skype call from Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach who was talking to teachers in Buffalo about the sorts of things you can do with Web 2.0 technologies and I thought I would share the call with you as I haven't made a podcast in a while.Here is a link to the wiki we were talking about.Comparing Hemispheres Wiki.
A video podcast in the MOV format.ICT EXPO
Posted: January 2008
We are at the end of the 2007 school year at Appleby School and what better place to review some of the projects we have undertaken over the year. This movie was compiled by Raewyn, Moutere's classroom teacher.
A video podcast in the MOV format.Moturoa Class Camp
Posted: December 2007
This week Moturoa class went on camp to the Abel Tasman National Park staying in tents at Bethany Park camping ground and exploring Kaiteriteri Beach. We also got to take the launch out into the Abel Tasman National Park and walk back to Marahau. It was a fabulous experience enjoyed by all and well supported by parent helpers.These excursions help broaden the children’s experiences and hopefully help them treasure New Zealand’s beautiful national treasures.
A video podcast in the MOV format.
Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Tuesday, 9th February 2010
