Date: April 15th 2009

Hi Guys,

It has been a long day today as I was hacked. A team of hackers defaced my blog but the support of my host was unreal. I'll buy those lads some Australian beer if ever they get down Byron Bay NSW way :-)

That said, I'm back to a very 'sparce' blog theme at the moment but have chosen to concentrate on content and get to the 'pretty pictures' happening again in the next couple of days.

Resources for You.

1. 3H - Here, Hidden, Head - After 23 requests to get this resource happening here is the first draft for, 'Infering Word Meanings from Context' - Feel free to add your two cents worth via email, comment or via an invite to the Google doc. I aim to publish the complete resource with your input by Monday.

http://adrianbruce.com/teacher-toolbox/3h-hidden-it-begins/

2. I'm really happy with my latest Stressbuster as every now and then I have to have a second look at 'thay' just to check that I'm not making a mistake :-)

http://www.adrianbruce.com/stressbusters/stressbuster_spelling_test.htm

3. Here are a couple resources & ideas to help you build your Professional Learning Network and a little creative presentation.

http://adrianbruce.com/teacher-toolbox/more-personal-learning-network-pln-tools/

4. Science Videos - Have you thought about showing your students something like Beakman's World http://adrianbruce.com/teacher-toolbox/science-videos-from-youtube/ and then getting them to put on a Science show for another class. It is a really effective way of raising the profile of science in your school e.g. http://www.adrianbruce.com/science/science_experiments/science_experiment_2_rocket_science.htm

5. Chess Strategies - I love teaching Chess to kids as I think it has some sort of cross over to reading due to increased concentration. This week I've started a collection of posters to help with strategy as well as basic moves. I struggled with my drawing skills and my knight but am rather pleased with the way he has turned out. See what you think.

http://www.adrianbruce.com/chess/chess_posters.htm

NB Instead of saying, 'Oh I can't play chess'... how about you learn by co-learning it with your students?!!! If you don't learn it this way at the end of your career you'll still be saying, 'Oh I can't play chess' :-( So much for lifelong learning!!!

6. I've received some really nice feedback about this Stressbuster as soooooooo many people can relate. I'm sure you know a person who you can nail it to their door hehehehehe

http://www.adrianbruce.com/stressbusters/stressbuster_difficult_people.htm

7. Lastly it is official, I'm off to Mackay, Queensland to keynote in June. Feel free to drop by if you get a chance.

http://adrianbruce.com/teacher-toolbox/integrate-2009-mackay/

Catch ya soon

Adrian