ICT in Primary Education

An evolving collection of innovative, interactive stories exploring the world - and our place in it -. Artists and storytellers of all sorts utilizing new technology, to explore new forms of creation, present distinct voices, strong points-of-view, and unique perspectives to provoke discussion, spur debate and challenge the way we think.

SoundTransit is a collaborative, online community dedicated to field recording. With a unique interface concept, in this site you can plan a sonic journey through various locations recorded around the world, or you can search the database for specific sounds by different artists from certain places. If you are a phonographer, you can also contribute your recordings for others to enjoy. The Creative Commons Attribution license encourages the sharing and reuse of all sounds on this website. An excellent way to travel around the world through your ears. Go ahead, book your sonic journey, open your ears, close your eyes and... enjoy!

Film English by Kieran Donaghy It's a website with many ESL lessons. They are organized by level and/or Theme.

That is an important aspect of my school philosophy. Inquiry environment, inquirer students.

This is quite a good website with a good variety of subjects and age groups.

I agree the website does have numerous possibilities for youth of all ages.

This background summarises the evidence base from which the ICT capability's introduction, organising elements and learning continuum have been developed. It draws on recent international and national research, as well as initiatives and programs that focus on ICT across the curriculum.

Globalization and rapid technological change have made knowledge a critical determinant of competitiveness in the world economy. The World Bank is playing an important role in assisting countries in taking advantage of the opportunities in information and communications technologies (ICTs) to contribute to education goals and poverty reduction strategies.

"Augmenting Teacher Education to Involve Public Education, Professional Development and Informal Learning"

un ensemble de documents destinés aux enseignants et aux parents d'élèves qui expliquent l'apprentissage de la littératie avec les TIC.

ideas for just about everything to do with the classroom

A useful article giving very practical and constructive ideas of how to benefit students using ICT.

Article referred to in the P21Commoncore document. The link is broken. A very good read and useful in establishing sound assessment values.

Report by Erin Relly, Vanessa Vartabedian, Laurel J. Fert and Henry Jenkins which elaborates on the five principles of participatory learning (exercise creativity, co-learning, motivation and engagement, relevance and learning ecosystem) and shares insights from 11 teachers who oriented their classrooms according to these principles including triumphs and discoveries, challenges identified, and suggestions for fostering participatory learning environments.