Average length of blog posts at least 100 words.
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Mr P's ICT blog - Tech to raise standards! - 4 views
mrparkinsonict.blogspot.com.au/...ng-tech-tips-on-instagram.html
EDC3100 technology teachers ICT resources
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Mr P's blog shares creative ideas to raise standards across the curriculum using technology. He also uses Instagram's social media platform to post pictures and short videos 'Time Saving Tech Tips'. These videos are quick and easy guides to help teachers save time and utilise technology to its potential in the classroom!
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Mr Robbo - The P.E Geek | Bridging the gap between Physical Education & ICT…Y... - 8 views
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One for the HPE folk. A Victorian PE teacher who labels himself "The PE Geek".
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The key word here is 'Physical' education. I can only condone activities that are of physical nature. If the ICT is restricted to hands controlling a remote then I would not execute them in my PE classroom. I can see how some of these games add excitement to teaching and learning but are they still teaching the kids the fundamentals? You cannot expect a child with no experience in the water to swim proficiently or with confidence no matter how much swimming gamification practise they've had. It is unrealistic and dangerous. Gamification has the ability to help correct techniques in elite athletes and create visuals for young children but is it really helping them with their stamina? Are they giving a 100% or just doing it half-heartedly, more for the fun? Physical education is just that ... physical. It helps your lungs develop and makes you stronger, fitter and healthier. I don't know whether I am for or against ICT in P.E.
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I didn't look very far in his blog, but it does appear that only the first post is talking about gamification. There are other post where he is exploring a range of resources associated with both the health theory side and also the physical movement. The rationale for sharing this was for the entire blog. To see a HPE teacher that is engaging with a whole range of ICTs, including some you may have problems with.
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He does discuss other reasons why ICTs should be used in classes, but unfortunately doesn't give enough practical examples. The gamification he talks about most specifically is a dance game on the wii. Now of course the students are taking part in a game, but their bodies are moving just like they would be if they were dancing without the use of the game, so it is definitely physical. Using these types of games in your teaching shouldn't outweigh the the students taking part in physical activity or sports and training, but it should supplement it. I think using ICTs in HPE will help to improve motivation and interest in students who are uninterested in sport, which is a big focus that teachers face, particularly with junior high school girls. Using these games to get them interested is better than forcing them to take part in an activity where they aren't going to put in much effort anyway. ICTs are also immensely beneficial to students studying PE in senior, as a lot more of the focus is on technique and improvement, so using videos to view performance and receive feedback is great for these students. Especially the apps and programs you can get nowadays that let you pause and rewind video, play in slow motion, and draw on the screen (to check if your body is creating the right angles in the movement etc). In primary they wouldn't be so concerned with technique improvement like this, but ICTs can be used to expose students to sports that they wouldn't normally see or experience. Primary students could research and create their own games and sports using the internet and computers. (It is harder for me to think about the primary context, because I haven't had much to do with it). I am sure there are many ways ICTs can be incorporated in the Primary HPE setting, you just need to think outside the box.
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Oops, I think I got PE Geek confused with a PE blog I was reading recently. After looking at the actual link, this PE geek offers so much more! It is actually great, the apps he talks about are great for primary and secondary.
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Three Video Games That Teach Programming Through Play | MindShift - 1 views
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EDC3100 education programming teach coding curriculum
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An interesting article that discusses briefly teaching students code, with some examples of games that authentically teach code. Have just seen elsewhere that coding is being increasingly included in curriculums overseas (even as early as foundation year) and is most certainly an issue that will be raised with the Australian curriculum.
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Brainstorming is limiting childrens thoughts - 1 views
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Assessment: Assignment 1 - 29 views
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Average length = total length of all your blog posts for the 3 weeks / by the number of blog posts e.g. if you made 9 blog posts with a total word length of 1800 words. Then your average word length is Avge = 1800 / 9 Avge = 200 200 is greater than 100, so this criteria is met.
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There is no maximum word limit for your posts. The length stated here is the minimum expected. Feel free to reflect and share as much as you like via your blog.
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60% or more of the blog posts contain links to online resources
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More than two posts contain links to posts from other EDC3100 students.
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Let's assume you've posted 10 posts for weeks 1, 2 and 3. At least 2 of those posts should contain a link to a post of another EDC3100 student blog. The assumption is that you will also use that link as a basis for commenting on the other student's ideas.
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So I did post on my blog last week and linked to some resources but didn't link to any other students. That is fine as long as I make it up in week 2 and 3, right?
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Spelling, grammar and vocabulary of a satisfactory standard with few errors.
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he artefact is either too large or too small.
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All resources appropriately attributed.
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All three components are present and effectively integrated and aligned
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There is significant misalignment between the three components.
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The reasons are supported through effective use of models, theories and literature (both academic and professional).
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Examples of ICT integration are used to illustrate the reasons, but with some limitations
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30-60% of the blog posts contain links to online resources.
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The links also have to be within the blog posts and not in your blog roll. The automated system only sees your blog posts, not your blog roll. As a rule of them, the reader of your post has to be able to access/use the resource from your post. i.e. a reference isn't enough. It has to be a link that they can click on. The standard expectation is that the content of your blog post will contain links to other resources. This following blog post http://davidtjones.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/how-are-they-going/
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Exceptional standard
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An exceptional artefact will be an online resource that has been implemented without any errors, makes effective - even innovative - use of the online environment to capture the attention of the viewer/reader and show them a logically structured, well supported and illustrated set of reasons for using ICTs in **your** teaching. Emphasis on **your** teaching, not mine, not some textbooks, but yours.
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At least 2 blog posts each week.
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If you got off to a slow start (i.e. didn't post much to your blog in week 1 of semester), don't worry. As long as you start posting regularly by the end of week 2 (or so) and reach an appropriate total (e.g. 3 weeks by 3 posts = 9 posts). Then you will get the appropriate mark. As semester progresses, however, there will be an expectation that posts will come more regularly. Also, if you write 9 posts 5 minutes before the end of week 3, some questions may be asked.
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Use contextually appropriate example(s) to illustrate those reasons.
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This thread on the discussion forum provides some more explanation of where/how you might find examples of ICT use that are linked to your context.
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You should not be creating these examples. The examples should be existing examples you have found during this course or in previous courses. The examples should be as close to the context you are talking about and they should illustrate how the reasons you've provided can be fulfilled.
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Clearly describe your teaching context.
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Life without Personal Knowledge Management? - 2 views
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Technical Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) - 3 views
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Hi I have enjoyed learning about TPACK - although its a term I have never heard before it is something I have started to create in another course. Feel free to have a look at my TPACK post on my blog. I really enjoyed watching the video which gave me a visual cue to reinforce my understanding of what I have just read. http://rebeccalucas.edublogs.org/ict-in-the-21st-century/about-me/tpck/ Bec
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ICTS for Littlies - 7 views
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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
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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.
What is an effective teacher - 5 views
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What is TPACK? | Teaching Teachers for the Future - 10 views
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Expert teachers now are those who can bring together knowledge of subject matter, what is good for learning, and technology (ICT)
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Perhaps the core of what this course is trying to achieve - develop and bring together knowledge of subject material, good learning and technology
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I take it you mean the 'core of what this course is trying to achieve' :) and I agree.
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We are lucky to be learning how to integrate technology into our pedagogy NOW. If I had done a teaching degree when I first left school I would probably be a very different teacher.
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We have understood for a long time that expert teachers are those who can bring together their deep knowledge of subject matter with profound understanding of what is good for learning. The combination has been described as Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and is more than the simple addition of two parts. The fusion is what enabled expert 20th century teachers to transform subject content and represent it in ways that made it accessible to individual learners in their specific contexts.
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I love the first sentence. I would class an expert teacher as one who covers all PCK in a way that engages students' full attention.
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I love this first sentence too, it is so meaningful and fully grasps the importance of being a great teacher versus an ok teacher.
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Agreed, in addition I find the last part of the paragraph insightful. The expert teacher transforms subject content and makes it accessible to individual learners. The idea that the teacher uses their content knowledge and their pedagogic knowledge to integrate technology in such a manner that it transforms content so as to meet individual needs. I find this conceptual picture of an expert teacher very inspirational.
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Faeza, your comment about transforming content to meet individual needs struck a cord with me. Thanks.
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We have understood for a long time that expert teachers are those who can bring together their deep knowledge of subject matter with profound understanding of what is good for learning. The combination has been described as Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and is more than the simple addition of two parts. The fusion is what enabled expert 20th century teachers to transform subject content and represent it in ways that made it accessible to individual learners in their specific contexts.
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In each case, the expert teacher needs to make creative links between what is being learned (content), how it is taught (pedagogy), and the appropriate tools (technology).
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Absolutely, this is the crux of what we should be doing as educators - not just trying to make it fun, but fulfil the curricula requirements in such a way that it is engaging and meets standards.
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I also think that this underpins exactly what we need to do as teacher, to be able to create engaging and interactive lessons that not only meet the criteria of the curricular but are interesting and useful for the students using methods that excite and engage.
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The last part of this statement,to me, means constructing knowledge by building on learning that has already taken place- using engaging and age appropriate tools.
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I find the idea of finding an appropriate tool for the task to be crucial. An appropriate tool will engage and enhance the learning experience, an inappropriate tool could lead to negative experiences and negative attitudes towards technology.
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Yes, this is exactly what educators today need to do! However, I think it's going to be a challenging one. It needs experiences and effort to make this happens in our teaching.
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I think the Possum Magic Video demonstrates a creative use of technology that makes learning engaging and fun for students and teachers!
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In each case, the expert teacher needs to make creative links between what is being learned (content), how it is taught (pedagogy), and the appropriate tools (technology)
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ICT is also transforming pedagogy by providing new ways to engage learners.
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I think this shows the importance of ICT in teacher and how all teachers should be looking and engaging in ways to integrate ICT into their teaching.
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To me, this suggests that while ICT continues to transform, the current teachers and up-coming teachers such as ourselves have to modify our teaching pedagogy to incorporate these ICT's to engage the students and get them excited to learn through integrating the 'new' technology devices
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ICT I feel it the way of the future, technology is always evolving and change and we must do the same. If this means changing the way in which we educate the students then that is what we must do. I am learning so many new things with this course and feel that Im beginging to learn new ways in which I can enrich the students learning.
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This is such a powerful statement and really cements the importance of integrating ICT's into our teaching and learning. It is the way forward for engaging students and enhancing their learning journeys
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Engaging learners in new ways, and ways that suit their individual needs, is the heart of what using ITCs to transform teaching and learning is all about.
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deep knowledge of how ICT can be used to access and process subject matter (TCK) and understanding how ICT can support and enhance learning (TPK) in combination with PCK
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Expert teachers/deep knowledge of subject/understanding of what is good learning all sums up what this course and the past courses I have been involved with for the past three years have shown me however there is still alot to learn.
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Teaching Teachers for the Future - 6 views
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This is a great website that I found, it is primarily set up for Pre-Service Teachers to help them build their ICTE (Information, Communication and Technology in Education) capabilities. It even has little packages that you can log into the site with your Scootle account and look at practical hints and tips on integrating ICTs into your lessons in English, History, Maths and Science. Easy to use and quite informative. Has a lot of information about TPACK too :) the packages come in three areas, early childhood, upper primary/lower secondary and years 9/10. There is even reflective video clips from Pre-Service Teachers that have used these packages.
Using Video to reinvent education-Khan - 5 views
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Miss Jacobs' Little Learners - 4 views
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I found this while looking for Australian teacher blogs. This blog has a lot of teaching strategies and plenty of 'freebies' that the blogger has created for the classroom.
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Referred to this site by the blog "Down Under Teacher" - has some great references to Aussie teachers.
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Found this through Pinterest, has some cute ideas and videos that help with younger students skip counting :-)
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Miss Jacobs' Little Learners is a great blogspot! It is aimed at Early Years education and the post contain great ideas for the classroom.