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This is a draft version of Salomon (2000). A talk that is referenced in the Week 2 learning path (2016)

A summary of a get together of knowledgeable people about the future of education. Framed as a series of "wicked problems" for education. We may revisit these in later weeks in EDC3100

A great way to look at the history of technology in education 

This page is described by boxoftricks as "some of the best free internet resources for education"  It's mostly presentation tools, or tools for organising or sharing information. Quite comprehensive.

Comparing Computer based learning needs of Primary and Early Years.

Joanne Dwyer (2004) writes that some schools seem to give its students in the upper primary years priority over students in the early school years resulting in a reduced potential for learning with computer based technologies in the school environment. She expresses the concern that for equitability all students regardless of age or learning needs should be given maximum support and access to computer-based learning environments. This is obviously an issue that needs to be addressed as we intergrate ICT in to the curriculum. Nice read Kate. Thanks.

Unfortunately early years education often takes a back burner to higher levels of primary education across a range of areas and especially with regard to ICT. I am not sure whether it is a lack of understanding of the importance of early childhood education or just battling to get resources. Even with all of the research about the advantages of good quality early childhood education many still see these years as not containing any 'real' learning, just play. If young learners are viewed as 'just playing' then why would people use ICT budgets on them? As early years teachers one of our biggest battles will be to fight for recognition of early childhood education and the resources to support it.

I found this page interesting. It talks about the importance of ICT in education and how the emphasis on ICT in education can improve learning for both the teachers and the students.

Introducing Breezy Brie An educator who has some amazing Special Education blogs, including one that is particularly dear to me: Planning Community Trips for the Year.  My time in a Special School Transition class demonstrated how important it is for students to be exposed to different life skills, for example going to the local shopping centre for morning tea.  Breezy Brie also includes links to resources she has found effective, such as a store logo flash card set.  

benefits of ICT in education

Digital Nutrition: a lovely way to phrase ICTs. Changing attitudes towards ICTs in education towards positive acceptance. 

This is the blog of Linda Parnello a special education teacher in America. This is a current/active blog with a lot of classroom hints and tips for special education. There's not a lot of ICT but there is a lot about working with parents.

This is the Blog of Leanora Donnelly a special education teacher with whom I have had the pleasure of working. She is passionate about inclusion and differentiation, interests I also share. Whilst this blog focuses on popular culture it does talk about how the inclusion of pop culture through the use of ICTs can enrich the educational experiences of students and teachers and even the playing field for students with disability and other diverse learners.

This blog post discusses the educational value of video games and is written by Andria Ballschmieter, a special education teacher in a rural high school in south East Queensland.

ICT in Special education United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

An interesting blog about a guy called Terry who is an independent educational ICT consultant. In one of his blogs he talks about 13 reasons use of educational technology in lessons.

Another of Jeff Dunn's posts on his Edudemic blog. Worth reading! From OZ/NZ educators on diigo. Includes integrating iPads.

"resources, ideas, success, challenges, ahas, student insights, anything education related."

Article by two Canadian teacher educators about why the education of pre-service teachers is changing and what they are doing about it.

International keynote speaker and educator, lives in Sydney and actively promotes eqity in education, with a strong focus on engaging the disadvantaged and disengaged learners.