<![CDATA[MR P ICT ONLINE CPD - Blog]]>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:48:38 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Introducing freeform]]>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:51:39 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/introducing-freeformintroducing freeform on iphone, ipad and mac 
The Freeform app is a popular new tool from Apple which  provides a virtual whiteboard to gather ideas in one place.  This introductory video will help you get started to create interactive, visually creative an duseful brainstorms.  
]]><![CDATA[EYFS: seasons: autumn]]>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:23:41 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/eyfs-seasons-autumn7904897explore autumn with two additional activities that are linked to the 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4.  create an autumn bingo with keynote and extend the potential of wild art! 
]]><![CDATA[SEND: sensory art 2]]>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:35:25 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/send-sensory-art-2Create layered tanks of Goo using fun liquid bubble drawings. An easy to use app from sensoryapphouse.com that is accessible and good for early learners who are exploring touch and motion. Can support students in need of moments of calm and mindfulness as well as supporting hand eye coordination and understanding of cause and effect.  Its also a fun art app! 
]]><![CDATA[send: sensory art 1]]>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:40:44 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/send-sensory-art-1Mandala patterns from sensoryapphouse.com allows you to create curious symmetrical patterns, good for moments of calm and mindfulness as well as supporting hand eye coordination and understanding of cause and effect.  Its also a fun art app! 
]]><![CDATA[SEND: Motor skills & hand eye coordination]]>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:45:12 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/send-motor-skills-hand-eye-coordinationSupport students with sensory needs with these free apps from sensory app house.  Sandbox will support fine motor development for immediate, consistent letter and number sand based play without the mess. And Touch Targets develops hand eye coordination with a fun game.
]]><![CDATA[SEND: calming sensory apps]]>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:13:05 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/send-calming-sensory-appsUse these FREE apps to support children in schools who have sensory issues, the apps are slow moving and are responsive to touch with a strong cause and effect link.  Perfect for beaming to a large screen or using for a relaxing individual students. 
]]><![CDATA[electricity challenge]]>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:17:40 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/electricity-challengeGo further with the science objectives for UKS2 with this TinkerCad traffic light challenge.  This activity uses a programmable circuit board and block coding to create light sequences.  
]]><![CDATA[ELectricity uks2]]>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:21:54 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/electricity-uks2Support the understanding of UKS2 Science objectives for Electricity using Tinkercad.  
]]><![CDATA[eyfs seasons]]>Sun, 14 May 2023 17:36:35 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/eyfs-seasonsA series of ideas to support learning about the Seasons.  In this first idea, create a tree GIF that changes through the seasons.  
]]><![CDATA[eyfs seasons: winter]]>Sun, 14 May 2023 16:36:57 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/eyfs-seasons-winterA series of ideas to support learning about the season of Winter. 
1) Get creative to make a shape snowman
2) Explore patterns in snowflakes
3) Focus on oracy for hot chocolate instructions
4) Explore repeating patterns and make winter themed wrapping paper 
​5) Create a snowfall gif ! 
]]><![CDATA[EYFS seasons: Summer]]>Sun, 14 May 2023 15:23:41 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/eyfs-seasons-summerA series of ideas to support learning about the season of Summer.  Explore the work of bees and learn about water and sun safety. 
]]><![CDATA[EYFS Seasons: Spring]]>Sun, 14 May 2023 14:31:16 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/eyfs-seasons-spring
A series of ideas to support learning about the season of Spring, go on a spring scavenger hunt, capture an identify birdsong and collect and record spring data in an interactive book.  
]]><![CDATA[EYFS seasons: Autumn]]>Sun, 14 May 2023 13:35:06 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/eyfs-seasons-autumnA series of ideas to support learning about the season of Autumn, using digital to enhance experience and retrieval.  Some of the activities are also linked to the ' 50 Things to do before 11 3/4 '

1) Explore Hedgehogs and habitats using AR
2) Get creative with leaf patterns
3) Carve digital pumpkins.  
4) Autumn Bingo 
5) Wild Art 
6) Get to know a tree 
7) Creating a Story - A New Stickman Adventure 

]]><![CDATA[Adding speech bubbles in Google Slides]]>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:07:00 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/adding-speech-bubbles-in-google-slides
In this video, Mr P shares how students can add speech bubbles onto images through Google Slides.
]]><![CDATA[Tutorial for Adobe Animate Your Voice]]>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:39:13 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/tutorial-for-adobe-animate-your-voice
In this video, Mr P demonstrate a new FREE tool from Adobe where students can create effective animations by recording their voice, choosing an avatar and background.
]]><![CDATA[Simple photoshopping on Adobe Express]]>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:34:57 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/simple-photoshopping-on-adobe-express
In this video, Mr P explores how you can use the tools in Adobe Express to do some simple photoshopping if you are using a laptop or Chromebook.
]]><![CDATA[Creating animations on Seesaw on a Chromebook]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:51:53 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/creating-animations-on-seesaw-on-a-chromebook
In this video, Mr P explores how students can create their own cartoon animations through Seesaw on a Chromebook or Laptop.
]]><![CDATA[Creating Animations on Seesaw]]>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:02:24 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/creating-animations-on-seesaw
With the latest iOS update on your iPad it is now easier than ever before to create simple animations on Seesaw. 
]]><![CDATA[iPhone/ipad keyboard hacks]]>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:51:13 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/iphoneipad-keyboard-hacks
]]><![CDATA[dares tinkercad Y6 V1]]>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:01:23 GMThttps://www.mrpict.com/blog/dares-tinkercad-y6-v1
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