Basic Tutorial for the app

BASIC TUTORIAL FOR PIC COLLAGE

Pic Collage is a fantastic creative tool to use in the classroom. Many teachers are familiar with this tool but don't use it to its potential. In this video, Mr P demonstrates all the tools that can be used when creating with this app.

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EXAMPLES OF USING THE APP ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

THE UK IDEA 13 - FAMOUS THINGS

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Geography Topic of The UK. 

In this idea, pupils label a map of what places are famous for.

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THE UK 11- CITY POSTERS

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Geography Topic of The UK. 

In this idea, pupils create a poster advertising a UK city of their choice.

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STATES OF MATTER IDEA 1 - SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES

Here is the first in a new series of videos linked to the KS2 Science topic of States of Matter. As always with these topic pages, they are not to be followed as a scheme of work, instead, showcase ideas for how to enhance learning through creative technology. 

In this first idea, pupils create a poster of examples of each state of matter.

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CHRISTMAS IDEA 10 - NATIVITY STORY FREEZEFRAME

Here is the next idea in a new series of videos linked to Christmas. In these videos, I share a number of ways technology can enhance learning around Christmas whether it is the Nativity story, learning about traditions or how Christmas is celebrated around the world.

In this video, children act out key moments of the nativity story by using drama freezeframes.

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FORCES IDEA 16 - FORCES IN ACTION

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils collect examples of forces in action through different activities.

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FORCES IDEA 5 - EXAMPLES OF PUSH AND PULLS

Here is the idea in the series of videos linked to the KS2 Science Topic of Forces and Magnets in Year 3 and Forces in Action in Year 5. 

In this next idea, pupils create a collage with examples of pushes and pulls.

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VIKINGS IDEA 12 - DANEGELD PICS

​Here is the next video in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Vikings. 

In this next idea, pupils create a series of pictures where they photoshop themselves in as characters depicting Danegeld.

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VIKINGS IDEA 3 - TIMELINE

Here is the next video in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Vikings. 

In this next idea, pupils look at the chronology of key events during the Viking period in History.

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GREAT FIRE OF LONDON IDEA 16 - DRAMA FREEZEFRAMES OF THE KEY EVENTS

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Great Fire of London. 

In this video, pupils create a series of images to retell the events of the fire where they can photoshop themselves in as if they were there at the scene.
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GREAT FIRE OF LONDON IDEA 8 - COMPARING LIFE THEN TO NOW

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Great Fire of London. 

In this video, pupils consider and share all the differences between life in London now and life in the 17th Century.

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HERE WE ARE BY OLIVER JEFFERS IDEA 10 - CREATURES OF THE OCEAN COLLAGE

Here is the next video in the series linked to the fantastic book, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers, https://amzn.to/34mUfUp. 

In this next idea, pupils take a section of the ocean and create a collage to show which animals you would find at that depth.

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THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE IDEA 5 - KINDNESS

Here is the next video in the based on Charlie Mackesy's beautiful book - The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. I have collated plenty of ideas you can use to embed creative technology when exploring this book.

In this next idea, children explore the word kindness and think of examples of where they see kindness and what it looks like.

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ANGLO SAXON IDEA 7 - ANGLO SAXON VILLAGE

Here is the next video in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of Anglo Saxons. 

In this video, we show our understanding of an Anglo Saxon village by creating our own collage with all the features.

ANGLO SAXONS IDEA 1 - TIMELINE

Here is the first in a new series of videos linked to the KS2 History topic of Anglo Saxons. As always, these ideas are not to be followed as a scheme of work, instead showcase a variety of ways in which technology can creatively enhance learning in this topic.

In this video, we look at creating a timeline of significant events during this period in History.

PLANTS IDEA 7 - WILD PLANT TALLY

Here is the next video in a new series linked to the Science topic of Plants. We have tried to cover ideas from the KS1 Science curriculum and Year 3 Science curriculum. 

In this next idea linked with KS1, pupils collect data on the different plants around the school grounds in the form of a tally chart.​

PLANTS IDEA 1- PLANT HUNT

Here is the first video in a new series linked to the Science topic of Plants. We have tried to cover ideas from the KS1 Science curriculum and Year 3 Science curriculum. As always, these ideas are not to be followed as a scheme of work, instead showcase the potential of creative technology to make learning accessible, engaging and empowering. 

In this first idea linked with KS1, we look at going on a plant hunt where pupils can take images of what they find.

THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 7 - DRAMA FREEZEFRAME

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils recreate key parts of the story by creating images where they photoshop themselves acting in role into the story.

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LIFE CYCLES AND REPRODUCTION IDEA 16 - LIFE CYCLE DIAGRAM PIC COLLAGE

Here is the next video in the series looking at Life Cycles and Reproduction in KS2 Science.

In this next video, pupils create a diagram of a life cycle in Pic Collage.

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ARTHUR AND THE GOLDEN ROPE IDEA 19 - PREDICTING THE ENDING

Here is the next idea in the series based around the fantastic book: Arthur and The Golden Rope by Joe Todd Stanton.

In this idea, pupils create a comic with images of themselves to predict the end of the story.

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YEAR 4 SCIENCE: ALL LIVING THINGS - IDEA 16 - LOCAL ENVIRONMENT SURVEY

Here is the next video for the Year 4 Science topic of All Living Things.

In this next idea, pupils create a poster to show all the dangers to wildlife within our local environment.

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YEAR 4 SCIENCE: ALL LIVING THINGS - IDEA 7 - GROUPING ANIMALS CARROLL DIAGRAM

​Here is the next video for the Year 4 Science topic of All Living Things.

In this next idea, pupils use carroll diagrams to sort animals into different categories.

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EVOLUTION IDEA 6 - EXPLORING INHERITANCE

​Here is the next video in the series of videos covering the Year 6 Science topic of Evolution.

In this next idea, we explore inheritance by creating images of famous people if they were to have children together.

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EVOLUTION IDEA 5 - LINKING ANIMALS AND THEIR OFFSPRING

Here is the next video in the series of videos covering the Year 6 Science topic of Evolution.

In this next idea, we look at matching animals with their offspring.

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YEAR 2 - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS IDEA 17 - CREATING A FOOD CHAIN

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Year 2 Science topic - Living Things and Their Habitats.

In this video, pupils will create a simple food chain.

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YEAR 2 - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS IDEA 14 - CREATING A HABITAT PICTURE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Year 2 Science topic - Living Things and Their Habitats.

In this video, pupils will digitally create an image of a habitat including animals and plants that live there.

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YEAR 2 - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS IDEA 8 - MICROHABITATS

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Year 2 Science topic - Living Things and Their Habitats.

In this video, we look at and explore Microhhabitats.

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YEAR 2 - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS IDEA 2 - IS IT LIVING OR NOT?

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Year 2 Science topic - Living Things and Their Habitats.

In this video, we look at whether something is living or dead.

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HANDA'S SURPRISE IDEA 13 - STORY MAP

Here is the next video looking at creative ways to embed technology when exploring the classic book Handa's Surprise in KS1 and EYFS.

In this next idea, we look at creating a story map to support pupils when they write their own story similar to Handa's Surprise.

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HANDA'S SURPRISE IDEA 12 - MY FRUIT BASKET

Here is the next video looking at creative ways to embed technology when exploring the classic book Handa's Surprise in KS1 and EYFS.

In this next idea, we challenge our pupils to create their own fruit baskets for their own stories.

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HANDA'S SURPRISE IDEA 4- MATCH FRUIT AND ANIMALS

​Here is the next video looking at creative ways to embed technology when exploring the classic book Handa's Surprise in KS1 and EYFS.

In this next idea, we look at a way for children to demonstrate their understanding of the book by linking the fruit to the animals from the story.

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HANDA'S SURPRISE IDEA 3 - LABELLING ANIMALS

Here is the next video looking at creative ways to embed technology when exploring the classic book Handa's Surprise in KS1 and EYFS.

In this next idea, we look at a way for children to demonstrate their understanding of the book and build their vocabulary.

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LIGHT IDEA 4 - IS IT A LIGHT SOURCE?

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the Science Topic of Light.

In this video, we explore different objects and pupils can decide whether it is a source of light or not.

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ANGLES IDEA 9 - MEASURING WITH A PROTRACTOR ON IPAD

 Here is the next idea in this series looking at creative ways to enhance learning around angles through technology.

In this video, we look at how pupils can use a protractor to measure angles on their devices.

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ANGLES IDEA 6 - ANGLE HUNT

Here is the next idea in this series looking at creative ways to enhance learning around angles through technology.

In this video, we challenge our learners to explore the school and collect examples of different angles.

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GORILLA BY ANTHONY BROWNE IDEA 5 - EXPLORING CHARACTERS WITH EVIDENCE FROM TEXT

​Here is the next video in the series linked to the fantastic book - Gorilla by Anthony Browne. 

In this idea, we take everything we have learnt from the first few pages of the book and show our understanding of the characters with evidence from the text.

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KS1 MATERIALS IDEA 3 - SORTING MATERIALS

Here is the next video in the series looking at KS1 Science - Uses of Everyday Materials. 

In this video, we take out pictures from our materials hunt and sort them into different categories based on their properties.

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HOME LEARNING IDEA 10 - SOUND HUNT IN PIC COLLAGE

For any teacher not using Seesaw, I demonstrate a quick and easy activity to support some phonics learning. Pupils can go on a a sound hunt to find pictures of things that have a particular letter or sound.

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ROMANS IDEA 14 - BOUDICCA FREEZE FRAMES

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to Ancient Rome. In this video, we look at Boudicca's Rebellion. Children choose six key parts of the story and create their own digital pictures to represent that part of the story. This will be made into a comic in the next video.

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ROMANS IDEA 12 - BECOMING A ROMAN SOLDIER

In this video linked to Ancient Rome, pupils become Roman Soldiers! Once they have created their images, they can label all the different features of a Roman Soldier's outfit.

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ELECTRICITY IDEA 11 - EXPLORING SWITCHES

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Electricity. In this video, we explore switches. Pupils can document their findings after testing different types of switches.

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ELECTRICITY IDEA 6 - MAINS OR BATTERY POWERED?

Here's the next idea in the series linked to Electricity. In this video, pupils can create a venn diagram where they sort objects into those that require power through mains or battery.

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BEEGU IDEA 3 - BEEGU FEELINGS GRAPH

​Here is another idea linked to the book of Beegu. In this video, we look at exploring how Beegu must feel at different parts of the story. To do this we can create a feelings graph and share images from the book to link to how Beegu is feeling at the point.

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BEEGU IDEA 2 - SEQUENCING THE STORY

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the book Beegu. In this video we look at a simple way in which pupils can recall the story by sequencing images into a collage.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 2 - WHERE DO I SEE ROCKS?

Here is the next idea linked to the topic of Rocks. In this idea, learners think about different places where they have seen rocks and share their ideas by creating a collage poster. Discussions can look at the types of rocks you find in these locations.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 10 - KING TUT DISCOVERY FREEZE FRAMES

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. The is the first part in the activity to retell the story of Tutankhamun's discovery. In this idea children create a series of pictures retelling the story.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 6 - THE RIVER NILE

Here is the next video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt. In this video, we explore the importance and significance of the River Nile and why this was so important to Ancient Egyptians.

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TOYS TOPIC IDEA 9 - COMPARING TOYS OF THE PAST

Here is the next idea linked to the topic of Toys. In this video, we look at comparing toys of the past to present. Looking at similarities and differences and how toys have changed over the years.

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TOYS TOPIC IDEA 3 - SORTING TOYS OLD AND NEW

In this next video linked to Toys, we look at sorting toys. This idea can easily be adapted to any activity linked to sorting images. In this example, we look at Venn diagrams, but this can easily be adapted to carroll diagrams and others.

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EXCITABLE EDGAR IDEA 6 - SIMPLE FEELINGS CHART

​Here's another idea for exploring the John Lewis Christmas Advert. In this video, we look at a simple way for pupils to explore how Edgar's feelings change throughout the story.

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REFUGEES IDEA 5 - EXPLORING IMAGES FROM THE BOOK

Here is the next video in the series linked to Refugees through the picture book - The Journey. In this video, we look at another way in which technology can be used to explore, infer and predict using images from the story.

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GUNPOWDER PLOT IDEA 7 - RETELLING THE EVENTS THROUGH DRAMA FREEZE FRAMES

​The next idea in the series linked to the Gunpowder Plot looks at progressing from Idea 6. In this idea, the children become the characters and create a series of images recreating key events. This is such a creative way for learners to demonstrate their understanding in a fun and engaging way.

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GUNPOWDER PLOT IDEA 6 - SIMPLE SEQUENCING THE EVENTS

In this next video linked to the Gunpowder Plot, children can do some simple sequencing of the key events. Once the children have learnt about the key events and how the plot unravelled, they can demonstrate this by putting the events into the correct order.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLASS - IDEA 4 - FIGURE ME OUT

The next idea in this series looking at creative ways to get to know your new class, we look at creating a Figure Me Out activity. It is a fantastic way to have some fun with numbers and also share some interesting facts about yourself.

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EXPLORING THE GRUFFALO - IDEA 5 - EXPLORING EXAMPLES OF RHYME

Here is idea number 5 in the series looking at the Gruffalo. In this video, we look at a way in which learners can explore rhyming words in more detail and share their knowledge of different rhyming words through a spider diagram.

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EXPLORING THE GRUFFALO - IDEA 2 - CREATING A FREEZE FRAME STORYBOARD

Here is idea number 2 in this series looking at exploring the story of the Gruffalo. This is one of my favourite ideas and introduces a simple photoshopping tool which allows learners to act in role as a character to create a storyboard retelling the story. Again, this can be adapted to any book, historical event or story.

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Blurring Faces in Pictures

​Here is a quick little tip for when you take a picture of your learners and then realise one of them can't have their picture posted online. Here are a few ways in which you can hide a child's face if you still wanted to share the picture of their learning.

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OUR LOCAL AREA AND BEYOND IDEA 3 - EXPLORING OUR LOCAL AREA

Here is idea number 3 in the series linked to the topic of Our Local Area and Beyond in KS1 Geography. Moving from our school, this video looks at exploring our local area and challenging learners to create a collage of all the local amenities in their village/town.

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Seasons KS1 Idea 4 - Weather Reports for Different Seasons

Idea number 4 in this series looking at the KS1 topic of Seasons. In this video, we explore using Greenscreen to let children describe the weather of all four seasons. This gives pupils the opportunity to share their knowledge and understanding of how weather changes and also how we change by what we wear.

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Idea 3 - What do we know about each season?

Idea number 3 in the series linked to Seasons in KS1. This would be a direct follow on from idea number 2. Children create collages with pictures and text sharing everything they know about different seasons. They can then record over the top exploring these ideas in more detail.

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​Animals Including Humans Year 4 Idea 1 - Classifying Animals

This first idea looks at creating a simple Venn Diagram to sort animals in herbivores, omnivores and carnivores.

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Comparing height within class

In this video, I share a quick activity I did recently with Year 2 looking at comparing different lengths using each other. It was a great fun activity that helped children understand <, > and =. ​

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​Measuring Objects in CM and Metres

Carrying on from the work we did last week, looking at measuring different objects around the classroom.
This video looks at the next step of looking at objects and whether we would measure in centimetres or metres. 

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Accurately measuring objects in centimetres

This week I started our unit on measuring height and length in Maths with Year 2. The first lesson looked at accurately using a ruler to measure different objects. This video explores how we effectively used technology to help us evidence the practical work we did.

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Discussing why people edit and filter selfies

You may have seen this post about a digital literacy lesson I did last week - click here.

This video goes into more depth and explains what we did and how we did it.

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create simple storyboards, timelines and ordering activities through pic collage

When we start to use technology creatively, we unlock opportunities to enhance the whole curriculum. This video provides a step-by-step guide for how to create simple storyboards but then explores how the same idea can be adapted for ideas in maths, science, history and the rest of the curriculum.

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Creating different amounts with a combination of coins and notes

I thought I would share what I did with Year 2 today. We are covering Money in maths and so I used the app Pic Collage and challenged the students to try and make different amounts using different combinations of coins and notes.
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How to create interactive story mountain/graph

For their reading journal homework, my children were making interactive story graphs. This video is a step-by-step tutorial for how you can do it. This creative idea has so many cross-curricular links.

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A Simple Inference and Deduction Activity

An extra idea on top of the blog looking at the new John Lewis advert 

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