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Basic Tutorial 

Basic TUtorial for Thinglink Updates

In this video, Mr P shares a basic tutorial for the app Thinglink which has recently had a big update changing the layout and how students access the app.

BASIC TUTORIAL FOR THINGLINK

Thinglink is one of Mr P's favourite apps for the classroom. There are so many creative ways in which it can be used to support and enhance learning. In this video, Mr P demonstrates how to use this tool in the classroom.

EXAMPLES OF THE APP ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

THE UK IDEA 7 - EXPLORING UK COUNTIES

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

In this idea, pupils demonstrate their knowledge of the different counties within the UK.

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THE UK IDEA 4 - INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO THE UK

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

In this idea, we take the work we have created in ideas 2 & 3 and put them together to create our own interactive guide to the UK.

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CHRISTMAS IDEA 20 - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

​​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 can share their knowledge and understanding of how we decorate our homes by embedding video content onto an image.

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CHRISTMAS IDEA 5 - INTERACTIVE ADVENT CALENDARS

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, I demonstrate an idea where pupils can create their own interactive advent calendar.

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EXTREME EARTH IDEA 12 - HOW A VOLCANO ERUPTS

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Geography Topic of Extreme Earth. 

In this idea, pupils add audio labels to explain how a volcano erupts.

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VIKINGS IDEA 14 - EXPLORING THE POEM

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

In this next idea, pupils explore the famous Danegeld poem by Rudyard Kipling.

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GREAT FIRE OF LONDON IDEA 10 - COMPARING FIREFIGHTERS THEN TO NOW

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Great Fire of London. 
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In this video, pupils consider how different the job of a firefighter is now to what it was like during the time of the Great Fire of London.

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HERE WE ARE BY OLIVER JEFFERS IDEA 8 - DESCRIBING THE LAND

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 generate adjectives and descriptive phrases to describe the different types of land around the world.

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THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE IDEA 2 - EXPLORING FORMALITY

Here is the next video in the based on Charlie Macksey'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 idea, we discuss and explore the formality of the introduction of the book.
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ANGLO SAXON IDEA 9 - LABELLING OUR ANGLO SAXON VILLAGE

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

In this video, to show their understanding of an Anglo Saxon village by labelling the 3D model they created in the previous idea.

THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 5- EXPLORING VOCABULARY

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

In this next idea, pupils look at defining and exploring some of the unfamiliar vocabulary used in the poem.

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LIFE CYCLES AND REPRODUCTION IDEA 4 - EXPLAINING PARTS OF A PLANT

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

In this next video, pupils demonstrate their knowledge of plants by explaining all the different features.

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ARTHUR AND THE GOLDEN ROPE IDEA 1 - EXPLORING THE COVER

Here is the first idea in a new series of videos based around the fantastic book: Arthur and The Golden Rope by Joe Todd Stanton. These ideas demonstrate how creative technology can support and enhance learning and reading.

In this first idea, we look at exploring the front cover of the book to make predictions and connections.

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YEAR 4 SCIENCE: ALL LIVING THINGS - IDEA 17 - IMPROVING OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

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

In this next idea, pupils think of solutions to some of the issues raised in the previous activity.

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EVOLUTION IDEA 11 - FOSSILS RECAP

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

In this next idea, pupils will recap on some of the work they will have learnt from their Stone Age Topic based on Fossils.

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YEAR 2 - LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS IDEA 15 - DEPENDENCY

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 explain how different animals are dependent on the habitat they live in.

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HANDA'S SURPRISE IDEA 10 - ORALLY DESCRIBING FRUIT

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, to support pupils with their writing, we are going to orally record our descriptive phrases to play back when we put pen to paper.

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LIGHT IDEA 2 - EXPLORING QUESTIONS

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

In this video, we take some questions generated in idea 1 and explore these further.

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GORILLA BY ANTHONY BROWNE IDEA 4 - HOW IS HANNAH FEELING?

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

In this idea, we explore how the author has used images to portray a character's feelings and emotions.

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ROMANS IDEA 16 - ROMAN ROADS

 Here is the next idea in the series linked to Ancient Rome. In this video, children learn about how Romans built roads in Britain and demonstrate that understanding by labelling the different parts of a Roman road.

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ROMANS IDEA 1 - WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW?

Here is the first video in a new series looking at creative ways to enhance learning around Ancient Rome.

As always, these ideas are not to be followed as a scheme of work but showcase the power of creative technology to enhance a topic to make learning more empowering and accessible.

In this first idea, we look at collating anything we already know about this topic.

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UPPER KS2 GEOGRAPHY IDEA 2 - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Here is the next video in the series linked to Upper KS2 Geography from Mr Tullock. In this video, Mr Tullock explores some of the physical features of a local area, using digital maps to explore before using creative tools for pupils to explore what they have learnt.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 9 - EXPLAINING HOW FOSSILS ARE MADE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Rocks. After learning about fossils in the previous video, children can apply that knowledge by creating an interactive guide to how fossils are created.

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ANCIENT EGYPT IDEA 18 - EGYPTIAN GODS

In this last video in the series linked to Ancient Egypt, child explore different Egyptian Gods. They then create an interactive guide to these Gods sharing different facts about each one.

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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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VOCABULARY IDEA 16 - USING DRAMA TO EXPLORE EMOTIONS

In this next video linked to developing vocabulary, learners use drama to further explore words in particular emotions. To further develop writing, children think and act out emotions, capturing the actions, interactions and reactions which can be developed into writing through a show not tell approach.

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VOCABULARY IDEA 15 - EXPLORING VOCAB IN THINGLINK

Here's another idea for developing vocabulary. Using the brilliant app Thinglink, children can embed content such as text and videos to explore words in a text.

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WATER/RIVERS IDEA 5 - INTERACTIVE GUIDES TO THE WATER CYCLE

Using the work created in the previous two videos, this idea looks at bringing it all together to create an interactive guide to the Water Cycle. The finished outcome can be shared with the world, making the task more purposeful.

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GUNPOWDER PLOT IDEA 5 - WHAT WAS THE PLOT?

​Here is the next idea linked to the Gunpowder Plot. In this idea, the children can do some role play as the plotters either discussing the original plot or imagine creating their own plot.

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exploring poetry with thinglink

​Today is National Poetry Day! How did you celebrate in school today? I decided to explore my favourite poem with year 5, ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling. Have to be honest it was a real stretch for some, but we had a real good bash. We orally explored the text using Thinglink as demonstrated in the video.

INTERACTIVE WORLD MAP OF RAINFORESTS

Here is the next video in the series linked to Rainforests. In this video, we look at creating a class interactive map of rainforests. We can embed our videos from the previous idea onto a world maps and share it with the world to demonstrate all our learning about different rainforests. There is also the option to create it as a VR experience.

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SPACE TOPIC lesson 8 - EXPLORING TIME DIFFERENCE ACROSS THE WORLD

Here is idea 8 (despite what it says in the video) in the series linked to the topic Space. Following on from the previous idea where pupils were explaining why we have night and day, this video looks at them investigating the difference in time and weather and presenting what they find. ​

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SPACE TOPIC LESSON 2 - INTERACTIVE SOLAR SYSTEM

Here is idea number 2 linked to the topic of Space. In this video, learners create their own interactive guide to the Solar System. Compared to idea number 3, this is an easier project for learners to share their knowledge and understanding of different planets. If you feel this needs to be more challenging, idea 3 will push your learners with their ICT skills.

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creating your own interactive vr thinglink projects 

Thinglink is one of my favourite creative apps and you can see all the ways in which you can use it here - https://www.mrpict.com/thinglink.html. In this video, I explore how you can use the 360 option to create interactive VR experiences with your learners.

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OUR LOCAL AREA AND BEYOND KS1 GEOGRAPHY IDEA 6 - CREATING INFORMATION VIDEOS ABOUT DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

In this final idea in the series looking at Our Local Area and Beyond, we look at creating information videos about a country. Using these videos, your learners can then create an interactive map as a final product of this topic. ​

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Creating an Interactive Guide for your school

This was a fantastic project we did with our Digital Leaders a while ago. To showcase our wonderful school, we created an interactive guide to our school which is now the official tour of our school website. See what we created here - ​http://davyhulmeprimary.com/our-school/tour/

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Creating an Interactive Timeline

In this video we look at how pupils can create an interactive timeline linked to a particular history topic. It allows pupils to explore events during that time in more detail and creates an effective finished project that can be shared with the world!

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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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Creating an interactive Christmas Scene

I thought I would share a step-by-step guide for this activity I did with year 2 recently. They created an interactive Christmas scene - https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1124373709570703363

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