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We use Tech2Teach devices to interact and combine learning experiences in dynamic and innovative ways. We discover a new feature to bring creativity and further value to teaching and learning. Our Emphasis is placed on how to use this document visualization tool; it broadens perspective on the interaction between learning and teaching in a Blended Way. We explore some of the possibilities of Tech2Teach  (document visualizer devices) with this training - its a feature to overcome so many of the limitations being places on education esp., through this technology and using Tech2Teach devices on your windows computer. We explore interacting through Microsoft Teams -as we would in Google Meet, Hangouts, Cisco Webex and so forth.  In the first case we use the camera to show how basic interaction -through the devide would take place.  Then move on, considering how the Eloam software can be used to meet specific requirements -with digital marking, using Adobe Reader. Mr Bradley teaches for the Gauteng Department of Education. Mr Bradley teaches at Bryneven Primary School. This is a public school in Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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F-Phase Lesson 001: To Write a story using Purple Mash

A lesson that explores writing a story using Purple Mash’s 2Write a story tool. The whole idea is to promote the use of words with graphical representation. We also intend to add some reflective follow up -looking at this lesson from the point of view parents and teachers. 

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Bryneven Primary Lesson: On Off Switches in Purple Mash with Grade 3

A very ambitious 14th of November with Bryneven Primary School Grade 3 Lesson; it explores using the 'on or off' switch -with a 'zero or one' being assigned to a variable. This number variable helps to keep track of when the switch is either on or off.  

The lesson indicate that the variable should be named appropriately, as this assists one to make sense of one's code.  

We introduced the 'if else condition' using the white background, to show an on condition. The variable is given a one (number variable) to show a switch from the off state to on.   The 'else part' of the condition provides an understanding of a state of not off i.e., designating that the switch is on.

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Bryneven Primary on 3D objects with AI Music

Today's lesson is an exploration into identifying and manipulating 3D objects. We initially took some of the 3D models that are found in Purple Mash. These were downloaded into the three-dimensional visualizer.  The three-dimensional visualizer is software running on our machines, in the computer room -allowing us to work with 3D. Then we went about exploring the different models in the 3D library -what follows is a recording of this.

It was an exciting lesson for the learners. It offers a great deal to build on i.e., potential integration, further experimentation, thought to feed into other areas of the educational dynamic. However, the difficulty is access to the technical tools; thus to engage with this sort of thing -is our privilege. However, I must point out that the lesson was an enjoyable experience.

You will enjoy the latter part of the lesson: it brings in artificial intelligence music - using Aiva;  a music generator.  You can search Aiva.ai and construct your own productions. This artificial intelligence music is rather remarkable - says a tone deaf individual.

 But then,  Beethoven was deaf!  Wasn't he? I hope you enjoy watching this video as much as I enjoyed making it.  a big thank you to all the learners for their work and for to you for your support. 

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Erin Bradley at Bryneven: Linking with Purple Mash

Today's Bryneven Primary School lesson returned to explore our HTML code, built in the text editor, Notepad. We engaged with 2Simple's activities that we used to feed our web pages.

Bryneven's coding group looked at saving our HTML files in folders; these were called “first” and “second”. We used each of these HTML (hypertext markup language files) to link -using an image element within an anchor. Our lesson referred back to some shortcut and quick methods of our earlier lessons e.g., shift + right click.

We used an animated GIF file, created in Purple Mash’s 2Animate. Then we explored the process of creating the animation file; we exported the animation to the computer's download folder. We note that the default naming convention is with the GIF extension.

This animated GIF file’s address (location) was then placed in the image element — within the anchor. In the other complementing HTML file we placed another anchor- with some text.  At this point, both of the files then became linked with hyperlinks.

By clicking on the animated GIF file we were navigating to the other HTML file. We moved between the two -to press the point i.e., seeing the connection. This was an interesting lesson — though it held some difficulty for the younger learners.  We placed the HTML code in the coding group’s blog. This posting in the block allowed learners to be able to concentrate solely on the mechanics and techniques of file location in the 'href' and 'src' properties of the anchor, as well as the image element.

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Exploration with 10 year olds: Animation and with Purple Mash

Bryneven Primary School's Mr. Bradley, gives another lesson.  This study explores the basic technique of tracing for animation; our creativity is fueled by using the animation tool in 2Simple's Purple Mash. The tool of the 25th October is 2Animate -it the base, in essence, a feature that requires further interaction with the idea and the practice of translating the image into perceived movement.

Cute baby monkey provides the basis for our further work. We import all the images into the footage or animation project. Then we trace the outlines of our cute monkey and fill the gaps with colour using the paint bucket tool.

2Simple many educational functions - their Purple Mash site; nourishes our educational dynamics , at Bryneven Primary -within this design emphasizes education of the 21st century.

This lesson promotes the idea that the tools, equipment and practices feed the project -though its an introduction; it is necessary to look at the scope and use of the tool. More fully - we express creativity - first -that might have not been initially we would not be have seen, based on the limits of our means.

Mr Bradley teaches for the Gauteng Department of Education. Mr Bradley teaches at Bryneven Primary School. This is a public school in Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. ryneven introduced coding dynamics - Use Purple Mash - 2017.

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Exploration with 10 year olds: Animation and with Purple Mash

Bryneven Primary School's Mr Bradley provides another lesson. The study exploring the basic technique of tracing in animation; our creativity is fed using the animation tool, of Purple Mash. The tool of the 25th October is 2Animate -it provides the base, features that need further engagement with the idea of bringing pictures into life.

We take an image -save it to our computer;  then from a Youtube video we capture a screen shot -using the snipping tool: a cute baby monkey provides the base -it feeds it into our further work. We import the picture into all or one of the frames in the animation project. We then trace the outlines of the cute monkey and fill up with the paint bucket.

2Simple provides a whole plethora of educational features -in their Purple Mash website; these feed our educational dynamic, at Bryneven Primary -within it lies the 21st century educational being emphasized.

This lesson promotes the idea that tools, technique and practice should feed the project -though its an introduction; we need to be exploring the scope of the tool; more fully- therein we express creativity -that might have not been initially have been perceived to be within our means.

Mr Bradley teaches for the Gauteng Department of Education. Mr Bradley teaches at Bryneven Primary School. This is a public school in Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Bryneven Primary has introduced coding dynamics -using Purple Mash- since 2017.

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AI Music with Aiva

A sample of art work done at Bryneven Primary. Grade 1 and 2 learners use Purple Mash to express themselves. 

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Bryneven presents Encapsulation with Purple Mash's 2Logo Coding class

Bryneven Primary offers the coding class -a bi-weekly lesson- on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the fourth term.

 Here, we promote Tuesday, October 15th 2019:  a lesson on encapsulating (containing) our code in a procedure, and then calling a procedure that draws the main shapes. In procedures, we use lines of code to move the pen in a controlled manner.

 The main discussion of how robotics and human knowledge are related - with its logic, patterns, etc. It is like code that refers to the controls behind the natural movement of arms and legs (cybernetics).

Cybernetics is widely used in the biological sciences: hence my link to brain connections - communication processes and control mechanisms.

 Here I am trying to make a rather brief comparison using processes - in essence, drawing an image - when introducing biological systems (brain and knowledge) and artificial (robotics), remember that participating students are from 8 to 11 years old.

We use 2Logo Purple Mash to learn how various commands can be contained; suitably organized in accordance with well-appointed procedures.

 The lesson explores the repetition -using the square brackets with the sequence of commands- moving a pen. A procedure also engages with the pen up and pen down commands, which move and reposition the pen.

 The lesson explores repetition — using square brackets with a sequence of commands — by moving the pen. The procedure also includes pen commands from above and below that move the stylus.

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Bryneven uses Purple Mash to explore Shape Properties

Bryneven Primary offers Grade 5 students a lesson on October 14th: analyzing the properties of moving shapes, such as color, number of sides, angle of motion, and so on. We explore this by using Purple Mash's Shapes.  We encourage students to experiment - which is the basis of training (experience) to create their own. This comes by doing the challenges of the activity.

We use a button, a timer control to control these functions. This creates a scintillating movement of changing shapes crossing the screen. We do this using the random function to let the computer make the necessary changes.

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Bryneven Coding with 2Logo to make an artistic pattern

This coding lesson links in with the current Purple Mash classes; being done during formal day.  Here is work that builds on that understanding. This particular lesson is streamed from the early code lesson -touched by the experience of the Intermediate phase learners (grade 4 to 6).  In this lesson we explore with 2Logo; creating an automated art piece - the design aspect lie within the procedure.

The steps and direction taken by the pen: the cursor is moving with left and right turns, in degrees; the cursor is also crossing the space with forward movements  -each step helps the learner see how to work within the available space, on the screen.  We look at the movement procedure building up - providing a pattern  that fits  -with the up, down and colour featuring.

This lesson took place on the 8th of October - with the younger group of coders (8 to 10 yrs).  Bryneven Primary School has been using Purple Mash for over 2 years. This  website has facilitated a valuable coding base -from which learners can build  a thorough understanding.

What is most fascinating about this lesson?  The way the given code pieces translate - into unexpected patterns. Very often, forms are foreshadowed, come about in an unexpected way -based on the movement of the pen across the paper. Here we have the screen - with the movement of the cursor.  Yet, in this movement,  combinations brings forth a delightful complex patterning - with unique features.

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Bryneven's Mr Bradley Presents Shapes in 2Logo with Grade 6s

In this lesson we explore how different shapes are related to code. To do this, we build a square with a forward motion and a 90 degree rotation using 2Logo  in 2Simple's Purple Mash.

We identify the code that creates the different shapes, namely the square, the circle and the octagon, as well as the correct procedure.  From this source figure, we experiment by looking at each figure with the equivalent code behind its construction.

Repositioning the pen: using the movement with ‘pen up’ and ‘Pen down’ commands.This provides us with the means to reposition the pen on the screen's x and y axes. Today's lesson is an interesting exploration of translating code into procedures using Purple Mash. We need to see how this opens up huge potential for mathematics teachers. The shape forms are part of the curriculum, which includes the study of the properties of different forms - the size of the forms being indicated in steps.

Mr Bradley is a GDE teacher; working for the department of education at Bryneven Primary School in Johannesburg South Africa. Bryneven primary school has been using Purple Mash for over two years. We look forward to future developments -having more teachers using it in their lessons.

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Bryneven Primary's Mr Bradley Simulated Sunsets with Gr 3

Bryneven Primary introduces a 2Simple's Purple Mash coding lesson. It's a 30-minute lesson with 9-year-olds. In this lesson, we model the alternation of the appearance and disappearance of objects using a timer.

The goal is to provide and identify the conversion from day to night. We explore the basic logic with a timer. The timer controls time and other objects which are dragged into the code section. Their positioning gives logic - which is the main point of the lesson.

Five seconds is the point to brings a transformation; initiating a change into a yellow background. With an interval of 10 seconds - the background changes colour, thanks to the work of another control timer. That is, the second interval causes the background property to change colour, it becomes black.

This is an experience with Grade 3 students. At first, I thought this activity would be difficult for them. However, many students have completed the task using their knowledge after first viewing this presentation. Nearly half of the class passed the fifth challenge.

Mr Bradley is a GDE teacher; working for the department of education at Bryneven Primary School in Johannesburg South Africa. Bryneven primary school has been using Purple Mash for over two years. We look forward to future developments -having more teachers using it in their lessons.

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Bryneven Primary Khai Naicker discusses films in Purple Mash

Bryneven learner Khai Naicker is REMARKABLE; HE IS in Grade 2. Yet, he is already one of Bryneven Primary School's great film producers. Kai speaks with a passion, he is thoughtful and the viewer can see a dedicated study -this allows us to touch the depths of what makes "remarkable things" in his art and in the construction of an artist.

In this conversation, Khai discusses subject that stimulate him towards film studies; this 8 year old engages in this craft using 2Animate. 2Animate is an animating tool, found in 2Simple's Purple Mash. Mr Bradley and two other learners cover five key conversations on his primary works. The topic moves through a discussion of pirate ships, natural elements, space, sharks, water, wind and benthic organisms, etc.

You will find Khai interaction thoughtful and pointing to what creativity lies waiting to be released -as he is nurtured through schooling. You will think about Khai's commitment and find out what creativity still is to be released largely through his natural move in this side of education.

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Erin Bradley is an IT teacher with an interest in how tools facilitate a...

Here we are involved in animating. This lesson complements the previous video that dealt with the topic of using the slideshow. This naturally is the 2Simpler version of Flash, purely for children -so: consider how Flash looks then 2Animate in 2Simple sense. I hope this video will facilitate your entry into the Mash projects at Bryneven. It is the dynamic movement of picture that forms the basis of this work (video). In particular, here we have improved sharing and collaboration opportunities via Purple Mash’s cloud dynamic.

The value of Mash Mash -of course- is that it creates confidence by nature of what it is: design, 21st century child-centredness in the cloud. The evidence is what it brings to creativity viz., the enthusiasm in using the 2animate tool. It is a bit necessary to encourage children to use the array of  tools: lead them towards the future of learning and active learning. Lets Remind ourselves: We are inclined to forgot the tool, for a while: 2Animate has - once again - regained a place in the moment -with much enthusiasm. I am alluding back into our history i.e., in 2018 we created a short video about animation with 2Animate.

In this section, we make use of the export button: that takes us to the downloaded,  animated GIF file. Simplicity, child-friendly design, and cloud-friendly engagement make sharing and collaboration easier. 2Animate offers children a simple tool: a new way to explore animation. I forgot to mention the possibility of adding a sound recording to the animation work.

Please have fun! The children we teach, most teachers, have to take into account the tools and resources -accumalate what is found at the end of this rainbow. Purple Mash promotes, with this features highly and points us towards project work (education).

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Bryneven html using the iframe from Purple Mash

Welcome to the lesson on Wednesday the 18th of September. Just as your brain tell you to do; almost we have the same in robotics. There is a code called logic - behind the robot moving. As we see how objects move from one place to another, on the screen; we have robotic movement according to a code. If you press the Forward button then the robot could move in a given direction. There is a connection with the button and the robotic parts that control movement. We explore further into our HTML, hypertext markup language -connecting files in Purple Mash. This internet based code was developed by the well-known computer scientist, Tim Berners-Lee.  He was a really good programmer. 

We go into extracting  the iframe for our HTML file. We take the address of given files -Purple Mash blog and the email. This lesson emphasizes the iframe code -as a linking mechanism.  We take the i-frame code, from the address bar;  and use it in our html coding -copying and pasting through notepad. 

We return to the elements of the html file; this being the header and body sections. We place the iframe in the body -using the src to point us towards the location of the file. We indicate the location of the file in parentheses (double quotes). We right-click and paste into the html document. Then -after testing- we change the size of the iframe to a thousand. Thus this outlines how we added the coding group blog in the HTML file. Then we add a line-break tag, taking the next iframe to the next line. 

We try something different by extracting a game from the internet taking it into the src of the  iframe viz., Spider Solitaire (a card game).  Then we test if the Purple Mash email will work I'll be rather surprised if it does I used you think it'll work one day let's have a look so lovely 

The code is sent to the coding group -using PM email. 

We try to experiment -as its integral to exploration and should be encouraged.  

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Mr Bradley Bryneven coding club dropdowns to feed html from Purple Mash

Bryneven coding presents a basic introduction to feeding Purple Mash activities through a dropdown box -options in the form of an html document. We use the code sent by email (html code) and the link in to the general links,  of the Purple Mash sharing. This allows us to choose the game selection options for entering files, work.

I am sure that you can see the value of this i.e., feeding in learning activities via links -through this sort of lesson. A wonderful means to share learning content -as well as bringing the joy of games into the realm of learning. Its a great way to share learning content to entertain the world of learning. This  sort of dynamic nurtures and defeats the boredom -that would undermine the desire to learn.

Hope that you enjoy! The children we teach, most teachers -have not yet explored the tools and resources at the bottom of this rainbow. Purple Mash facilitates the heights we aim to project our work (education).