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A collection of different ways to use a data projector connected to a computer - the focus being on thinking about the activities that connect with what is being taught.

A world wide project around the stacking of OREOs and then sharing the data with classes from around the world. Running from Sep 16 to Oct 4.

This page on Google forms can be used to create 'barometer that can be used in classroom/schools to collect and analyse useful data.

Article describing how on US-based 5th grade teacher is using technology to create a "blended" approach to learning that apparently allows more catering to the different capabilities of her students. Some linked to the approach used in EDC3100 as explained in the first (and last) Toowoomba lecture.

Reference for using Google docs to amplify and transform learning.

Matt has opened my eyes to view how education can change by the use of the cloud. His perception seems futuristic, but may be fulfilled in the near future. I have highlighted some information that I found interesting for people to view.

Journal paper that talks about a particular use of ICT in learning. May be referenced a bit in the week 2 learning path to touch on "why" ICT is used with pedagogy. *Abstract* Slowmation is a twenty-first century digital literacy educational tool. This teaching and learning tool has been incorporated as an assessment strategy in the curriculum area of science and mathematics with pre-service teachers (PSTs). This paper explores two themes: developing twenty-first century digital literacy skills and modelling best practice assessment tools. In the growing debate about the impact of multi-model representations, researchers such as Hoban and Nielsen, and Brown, Murcia and Hackling emphasise the development of conceptual understandings and semiotics. This paper focuses on PSTs' experiences of and reflections on Slowmation as an educational tool. Data was collected from a cohort of final year PSTs who created, presented and reflected on their Slowmation process.

Example of using ICT to visualise data and relationships.

A great site that lets you capture screen images much more efficiently by isolating the specific section on the screen. I got this from Gizmo's freeware site too.

We have joined this site, the documentation profiles are excellent and allow Educators to enter data directly to each child's portfolio. Welcome to Momentum EYLF. Momentum EYLF will assist your childcare service to meet and exceed community and government expectations.

This article goes over actual geography lessons. It shows how to incorporate unplanned geographic events that are happening around the world into lessons and outlines the benefits to students in doing so.

ideas for integrating ICT into mathematics

some useful info

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I read this article today and it made me think about the 'older' generations and how they cope with the new technology. It isn't going to be long and we'll become the 'older' generation. How long until we are overwhelmed with a variety of 'new' technologies we can't cope and just go back to our 'old' ways, in this case sending a letter. I'm sure some children have never sent a letter through the post office!! I also love the offer of the CEO to help teach the gentleman how to use online shopping!!

Fair comment about the letter at the post office, but according to my own kids "the post office is where you pick up stuff from ebay" so I guess the concept is still there just the context has changed.

Unfortunately are lot of teachers are "the older generation" as far as classroom practices are concerned. Often using technology means booking a computer labs to allow students to type their assignments (so they can read their hand writing); allowing students to email completed work instead of handing in paper copies or using a data projector to show the class a power point presentation.

Geographical graphing software.

Effective teaching strategies for students with Special Needs