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Hi Everyone! What a wonderful platform to use for interacting with each other, sharing our experiences and learning from each other. My name is Davina and I am looking forward to learning with you and from you throughout the duration of this EDC 3100 course. I have attached a link to my blog, so please feel free to browse my page and learn a little bit more about me. Good luck everyone and happy learning!

This website is set up for Early Childhood educators to make life easier. Its quote is "We all need to work together to make the Early Years Framework a reality". It contains links to interactive ICT websites and advice on the following topics: Being, Belonging, Becoming Reggio Emilia Learning through Play Social & Emotional Development Communication Skills Learning Literacy Learning Numeracy Equal Access for All Consistent Curriculum Smooth Transition Partnerships Quality assurance Activities for Little Kids ICT for Littlies Australian Early Years Framework Regulation Videos Other Early Years Links Recipes safe for kids

Its great to hear people say that we need to work together. I remember years ago a friend of mine (who was a Grade 6 teacher) told me of her frustration when she would encourage her students and they were alive with excitement to learn and explore and the work they handed in was exceptional from her point of view. However, six months into the next year she would be so disappointed because the grades of the Year 7 students would be declining and their attitude was one of apathy. What she wanted to do was to work with the Year 7 teacher so with a combined effort they could assist the students to continue their positive attitude throughout their time at upper primary school. The Year 7 teacher felt threatened and the sad cycle continued. When I read http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/blog-early-blog-often-the-secret-to-making-boys-write-properly-2211232.html as well as http://www.letthechildrenplay.net I was thrilled to hear what great progress is being made by teachers/schools when they collaborate. Thanks for the info.

ACARA's implementation of the Australian Curriculum will enable students an equal and enriching education throughout the nation. As a future educator and studying for the past 4 years education, it is enlightening to know that in the near future, Australia as a nation will have one type of education for all states. The Australian Curriculum will enable teachers to travel throughout Australia, be able to provide students with a consistent learning experience, and will endeavor to advance and push students in a positive direction. I am all for the Australian Curriculum and am excited to know that this is the way that education is heading. The equality of the Australian Curriculum not only for educators as well as students, but for parents, knowing that their children will benefit from equal learning opportunities. The Learning Areas for the Australian Curriculum currently include: English, Mathematics, Science and History. General capabilities, a key dimension of the Australian Curriculum, are addressed explicitly in the content of the learning areas. They play a significant role in realising the goals set out in the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA 2008) - that all young people in Australia should be supported to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. The Australian Curriculum includes seven general capabilities: Literacy Numeracy Information and communication technology (ICT) capability Critical and creative thinking Personal and social capability Ethical understanding Intercultural understanding. http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/File/C26D8605-FAA2-4B40-BE10-A15500EE1EB6. Accordingly, the Australian Curriculum must be both relevant to the lives of students and address the contempor

An brief intro to Minecraft and some of the applications it's been put to in education.

What can you learn from gaming? From Minecraft?

Students as Curators: Moving Towards Personalized Learning was posted by Peter Albion (USQ lecturer) on Twitter today.

Children have the right to enhance their learning by utilising ICT, therefore ICT should be offered to children in early childhood. Bonny (2013) has written an article on the importance of ICT in early childhood settings and how it can benefit young children's learning and development development.

The Sutton Trust-EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit is an accessible summary of educational research which provides guidance for teachers and schools on how to use their resources to improve the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. Related somewhat to Hattie's work e.g. visible learning etc.

Why does the physical design of classrooms matter? Mark Phillips discusses this question in " A Place for Learning: The Physical Environment of Classrooms" and offers examples of and resources for turning impersonal spaces into student-friendly havens of learning.

Interactive calendar for the Early Years students found in: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/May-Interactive-Flipchart-Calendar-222952 * What learning area/year level you think you might use this. This can be used in kindergarten and the first years of primary school. It promotes language development (learning the names and the written form of the days of the week) and number recognition. * What it is you like about the flipchart. It is interactive and allows the children to take over, giving them ownership of their own learning. * Any problems you think it might have. Prior to downloading this, it requires a relevant application to be installed.

Collection of self-directed learning resources to help teachers develop skills with particular technologies. Some of these will be very useful for Assignment 1. Most will be useful more broadly. -- Original shared by Lisa Stewart

Children learn through play. This blog has emphasised the importance of play in early childhood education.

Thanks for sharing this good blog. I liked the ideas for looking at bones with children. Play is how children make sense of their world.

there are 3 things in here that's confusing me: 1. this course is about me using ICT to enhance and transform teaching for my students BUT 2. its not about me learning how to use ICT OR 3. about learning how to teach my children how to use ICT Above 3 points are confusing me.

Kids are crazy for technology! And it's important to provide early learners with time to simply play, create and use their imaginations. However, teachers must also ensure that students learn to use current technology in this constantly-evolving world.

Kids are crazy for technology! And it's important to provide early learners with time to simply play, create and use their imaginations. However, teachers must also ensure that students learn to use current technology in this constantly-evolving world.

This is what is expected of early childhood teachers to learn about the benefits of integrating technology and how it reinforces key technical skills to thrive in coming ages where technology is becoming a necessity.

While the post is focused on Universities, there are a number of interesting points. Perhaps of most interest is the explanation why much of the research claiming that taking notes by hand writing is better than using a laptop/table.

"several key elements of pedagogical content knowledge"

This is a helpful article on the professional learning and development of teachers and the professional learning, specifically english, to assist in becoming a more competent teacher.

What Matters Most in the Professional Learning of Content Teachers in Classrooms with Diverse Student Populations

Why there needs to be a bit of confusion in learning.

Create a playlist of websites to help with learning.

The first post in a series describing 50 learning theorists. A useful theoretical backdrop.