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Howard Rheingold has written about the use of digital technologies for learning and other tasks. In particular, the possibility that digital technologies can be mind amplifiers. Tools that enhance our ability to think and learn. Something EDC3100 will touch on in Week 3

A description of the 1st one-to-one laptop program in the world (at a Melbourne-based private school). The important aspect of this is the purpose behind this program and how that differs from what has happened since. Arguably, how computers and computing devices are being used in schools has radically decreased even though the capability of the technology has radically increased.

I found this article really interesting after an experience in two year seven classes a few weeks ago. I was asked to help two grade 7 classes for the first 2 periods for three weeks. In that time, I wandered around quietly paying particular attention to what the students were actually doing on their laptops. I noticed on many occasions, several of the children were actually entertaining themselves by just "pottering" around on their laptop, even while the teacher was explicitly teaching. I was really curious to know how much the majority of students were actually learning. The class environment was relatively quiet compared to schooling in my day (in the '70's and '80's) but I had the thought, if laptop programs are NOT successful, we have a big problem that may not be confirmed for a decade or so. The other thing I found interesting is that the majority of the year 7's had done extremely poorly on their ICT exams.... interesting...

Short video focused on the importance of a good Plan B. To be used in the first week of Module 3

This will be a great resource for early childhood teachers to use. It is a very bright, colourful visual display of the days of the week that the children are expected to learn. Great opportunity to collaborate as a whole class.

An introduction to the difference between analog and digital technology. ICT are digital technologies during week 1.

An introduction to the difference between analog and digital technology. ICT are digital technologies during week 1.

The teachers using effective pedagogy to help students in mastering ICT devices needs to be put into consideration in our local schools and community. The more ICT devices are explicitly taught, the more school community and activities around ICT become accessible in our classroom.

Starting in about week 2 the course asks folk to think about the value/nature/impact of uses of ICT in pedagogy. In prior offerings we've used the SAMR model as one way of thinking. I'm currently thinking of moving to the RAT or perhaps RATL model. This post expands on RAT and in particular has a go at explaining what is meant by transformation and also an interesting way of talking about how (or if) you progress through the levels. Good references as well.

I came across a fantastic app for students called 'Popplet' which is a tool for students to make graphic organizers to visually represent their ideas and thoughts on a particular topic. This app can be used for sharing and collaborating and is an effective pedagogical tool to use in all learning areas.

I used Popplet the first time last week during class and I must say, it is a fantastic app. The students enjoyed brainstorming ideas through the use of this digital tool and were probably the most quiet they'd been all week. I will definitely be exploring this app in greater depth and using it in the classroom whenever the opportunity arises. Thankyou for sharing.

Have started following Angie this week :)

I finally figured out how to do this with the URL. This is the internet map used in the Springfield lecture this week.

I use this resource alot during my planning, most of the resources are free, however, some resources like books you have to pay for. The website has pre-test quizzes, worksheets, online activities and games and printable flashcards

I also found this website great last year when I was on Prac. I spent the whole two weeks taking the maths lessons and students responded well whenever I used it.

iPhone/iPad app for the Australian Curriculum. Contrary to what it says on this page, the downloaded app is for version 4.1 of the curriculum

ACARA's curriculum page including a nice visual representation on the progress of the curriuclum

This is the link David has placed in one of week two's task pages. Well worth bookmarking yourself so you can continue your lifelong learning journey long after you leave uni.

I engaged with this reading during week 1 of EDC3100 and found that it gave me a new perspective with regards to the integration of ICTs in schools. I recommend reading it if you haven't already.

This week I found a digital storytelling tool for literacy learning that enables students to create 3D pop up books.

The "infographic" on this post is another example of a digital artifact that could be produced for assignment 1.

I starting following Rachel this week. Although Rachel lives in Hervey Bay and I live in Toowoomba, we have created a professional network for sharing information.

infographics- Thought this might be relevant to week 2, and as always a picture tells a thousand words

This is the site David showed us for making word clouds this week. Great for all ages.