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This resource is excellent as a method of formative assessment or as a teaching strategy in the classroom to track students progress. Students are able to answer various questions, and through this identify and reflect on how well their learning is going within a topic. I will probably blog about this in my assignment as it is an excellent resource that I've used before. 

Are you a digital native? Or a digital tourist?  Via @mrjamesbuchanan

I found this clip inspiring as it highlights simple uses of ICTs within the classroom. Prompting further thought of how they could be meaningfully intergrated within the curriculum.

I agree with you Rosemary I found this clip very interesting, it has some great ideas. I have used the web quest in two classes on prac. They had some very surprising results about the knowledge that year eleven student have of the world outside the class room, some had no idea were to go to catch a plane or how to get there.

A game that could be applied in tutes. Wondering how to do it online?  May or may not be used in week 3.  May be used later in the semester.

An interview with a man responsible for most of what you see in personal computers talking about why the computer revolution in schools hasn't happened yet. We may be using this during the Week 2 learning path.

Yes, Seymour appears to be confirming what the Government has promised over the next year, to put a laptop per student in every classroom.

"Over the years, I have seen "the fear" many times. A popular idiom used here in the USA is to compare the signs of that fear to "deer in headlights" The eyes of the technophobe are widened and a form of paralysis sets in as soon as I approach. Although, I emphasize modern teaching, learning and pedagogy, I am perceived as a "technology guru", justifying the terrified look (How could an educator have fear of teaching, learning or pedagogy?)"

Innovative use of blended learning, using a rotating centres approach: Teacher instruction, Group work, Technology group. They are able to do more differentiated instruction within this model and looks like they're using some digital curriculum or an LMS.

This was a site that was tweeted with "over 10,000 downloadable sound clips to use in your presentations, animations or podcasts".

Here's a post about a brilliant blog I found. Very innovative and creative teacher using ICTs in her classroom. I've blogged here about her use of Flipboard to create magazines for her class.

An online lecture (slides+audio) from Prof Peter Albion (from USQ) for use in the course EDP4130.  In 20 minutes or so Peter gives some background to the changes in society, information availability etc that is - at least for some - suggesting a need for new approaches to knowledge, learning and teaching.  

A very high level overview.  It's not that engaging or interesting and remains focused on safety without extending into how to contribute to society, but has some useful resource links.  Including similar suggestions for kindegarten and year 2 (US context)

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.

Self authored e-books

Self authored e-books

List of apps - have options for assessment tool or presentation for learning.

A good-starting point to get thinking about what you could bring to prac or for relief-teaching. Add your own ideas to the list.

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.