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There's a OECD report going around at the moment that suggests that computers do not improve pupil results. This post comments on that report and suggests there are some major questions about it's ability to draw that conclusion. Not to mention the fact that asking whether "computers improve pupil results" is the wrong question.

The traditional art of letter writing is dying out as growing numbers of children turn to email, text messages and social networking websites, research suggests.

The suggested resource that was provided in Wk 1 learning path in the Proof, promise and potential of ICTs and Pedagogy step. It is available at the top of the Google spread sheet.

A top 100 tools for learning list generated by a group in the UK from a world-wide survey. It's a little interesting to have a look at how many of these have you used? Do you even know about? Not suggesting that you should simply take this list as some sort of guide. 

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.  

This site might help those struggling for an idea for the digital citizenship suggestion for Assign 2. It was shared with me by a current Year 2 teacher.

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)

Suggestions on ways to provide engaging lessons that help develop students with ESL. Introducing music and excursions to the class to help with stimulation and understanding.

Although not necessary, it has been suggested that the context for assignment two is relevant to the upcoming professional experience placement. Thankfully, I already know where I am going and whic…

Here are my initial thoughts for Assignment Two. Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Suggested as a resource or reference to support the use of ICT

Great breakdown of the Van Hiele model for geometric reasoning, with suggested activities. 

As the title suggests, how to use Twitter to set up a PLN

"Type Description Descriptive writing Not reflective. Description of events that occurred/report of literature. No attempt to provide reasons/justification for events. Descriptive reflection Reflective, not only a description of events but some attempt to provide reason/justification for events or actions but in a reportive or descriptive way. For example, "I chose this problem-solving activity because I believe that students should be active rather than passive learners". Recognition of alternate viewpoints in the research and literature which are reported. For example, Tyler (1949), because of the assumptions on which his approach rest suggests that the curriculum process should begin with objectives. Yinger (1979), on the other hand argues that the "task" is the starting point. Two forms: Reflection based generally on one perspective/factor as rationale. Reflection is based on the recognition of multiple factors and perspectives Dialogic reflection Demonstrates a "stepping back" from the events/actions leading to a different level of mulling about, discourse with self and exploring the experience, events, and actions using qualities of judgements and possible alternatives for explaining and hypothesising. Such reflection is analytics or/and integrative of factors and perspectives and may recognise inconsistencies in attempting to provide rationales and critique, for example. While I planned to use mainly written text materials I became aware very quickly that a number of students did not respond to these. Thinking about this now there may have been several reasons for this. A number of students, while reasonably proficient in English, even though they had been NESB learners, may still have lacked some confidence in handling the level of language in the text. Alternatively, a number of students may have been visual and tactile learners. In any case I found that I had to employ more concrete activities in my teaching. Critical reflection Demonstrates an aware

A common response to Postman's "Technology is always a tradeoff" is to raise the idea of txt speech ("cu in 10 mins @ a m8 house LOL" - thanks Tollie) as a loss. Folk being lazy? This suggests we've been lazy for a bit longer than some may imagine. If I had time, I would like to look more into the authenticity of this resource.

Inspiration Software provides programs to enable teachers and students to create visual learning aids through many methods. Under each tab, the benefits of each visual aid and suggestions of how to use the aids in a classroom environment are offered.

some apps that may be useful in the classroom

The view of one UK-based teacher educator about the nature of the digital age, the requirements of education in such an age, and the mismatch between those requirements and schooling. It points to some of the tension between the rise of standardised curricula (e.g. the Australian curriculum) where all learning is predefined and the characteristics of the digital age. In particular, suggests some challenges when working within the existing schooling system and attempting to use ICTs to transform student learning.

Inspired by Caine's Arcade - a video shown earlier in the semester - the "Global Cardboard Challenge" is - as the name suggests - a global project that seeks to celebrate the imagination of children.

"One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in different ways and at different speeds. Technology makes it possible to pace lessons appropriately for each student's learning level and can be used to promote learning in the multiple intelligences. Below you will find website suggestions that address the different learning styles in your classroom with the help of technology: Verbal-Linguistic These learners enjoy learning through speaking, writing, reading, and listening. In the classroom setting these students shine when given tasks such as taking notes, researching, listening, reading for information, and writing. Websites to encourage learning for Verbal-Linguistic students: 1. http://wordle.net Allow students to express themselves creatively with words 2. http://ed.voicethread.com Capture student voices with audio, text, pictures , and video 3. http://zoho.com- A free online word processor, and presentation tool 4. http://gcast.com- Students can podcast (voice recording) online. 5. http://kerpoof.com - Students can create stories or mini- movies 6. http://www2.shidonni.com- Students create animated stories 7. http://tickatok.com Students can create stories and turn them into a book 8. http://pbskids.org/wordworld A world where words come alive 9. http://readwritethink.org 52 interactive activities related to reading, writing, and speaking 10. http://speakaboos.com Students can read stories online, record their own story and play literacy games Logical-Mathematical These learners love numbers, reasoning, and problem solving. These students enjoy measuring, calculating, and organizing data. In the classroom students will shine when given tasks such as collecting data, conducting experiments, solving proble