Room+3

Term 1 - 2010**
 * Welcome to Room 3

__Coaching Model__ Skills taught - capital letters, spaces between words, delete a letter, using a mouse, care for the computer. A folder/clip board had a laminated copy of the coachingmodel and checklist of names and skills which the children ticked off when achieved.

The coaching model was implemented in our year 3 class to encourage the children to teach other children, to manage the learning and have children share their skills. This also means children don't interupt my teaching group but instead go to an expert within the class. These skills will continue to be practised and checked on. The coaching model is working well although some children are still learning to be 'the teacher', they need to work on language and wait time. __Literacy activities__ One reading group works at the interactive white board on a literacy game during reading time. It has been necessary to teach the children how to load the CD, care for the CD and start up the programme.

It is interesting when there are several options of games on the CD it is necessary to direct the children to the appropritate game for their learning. Cooperative skills have also been worked on. It may at times be necessary to set up a roster or use the timer. __Mathematics activities__ Resources from the IWB library are used for maths games such as snakes and ladders and connect 4.

The chidren are enjoying these independent games in their maths groups. Again the children are still learning to ensure they all have turns. I will get the programme installed on classroom computers so it is available to more children at the same time.

__Writing__ The IWB is used at writing time to model to the children. We write in one colour, then edit in red because thats the colour the children use in their books. I use green highlighter if there is an area for the children to think about or work on e.g missed fullstop, capital letter repetition of and. Using the IWB for word study has been beneficial because the children can once again use it alongside the teacher. I need to work on a filing system for work to be kept and teach the children saving and retrieving files. It is great when the equipment is all working well but challenging when not. I have a book to write notes in so next time the same issue arises I should be able to solve it rather than call on someone else. Time to 'play' is always an issue, but of course necessary. I continue to work on putting systems in place for the care of equipment and the learning of skills so the children have joint responsibility with their leaning.


 * Term 2 - 2010**

__Comic Life__ Comic Life has been downloaded and a small group of children have learnt how to use it. The coaching model will be used to ensure all children this programme.