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I read this article today and it made me think about the 'older' generations and how they cope with the new technology. It isn't going to be long and we'll become the 'older' generation. How long until we are overwhelmed with a variety of 'new' technologies we can't cope and just go back to our 'old' ways, in this case sending a letter. I'm sure some children have never sent a letter through the post office!! I also love the offer of the CEO to help teach the gentleman how to use online shopping!!

Fair comment about the letter at the post office, but according to my own kids "the post office is where you pick up stuff from ebay" so I guess the concept is still there just the context has changed.

Unfortunately are lot of teachers are "the older generation" as far as classroom practices are concerned. Often using technology means booking a computer labs to allow students to type their assignments (so they can read their hand writing); allowing students to email completed work instead of handing in paper copies or using a data projector to show the class a power point presentation.

This is a really cool simple storyboard creator that kids should be able to use really easily.

ICT and literacy Provides online learning tools for literacy development.

A blog post describing how Twitter is used in a primary classroom with 6 and 7 year old learners.

Ashley Azzopardi is a year 5 primary school teacher who is a year 5 teacher from Sydney. Her writing its not only inspiration but also is relevant to my teaching context. She talks about how she loves students sense of humor and this making her teaching experience enjoyable.

Ashley is a Year 5 primary teacher. Ashley shares her philosophy and purpose on her blog as well as a link to the Year 5 class Blog where the students post what they have been doing in class and you are able to comment for them to read!

Thanks sharing this blog. Gives some insight in to a Year 5 class and how this platform can be used by the student's also to share.

Blog post from an American university professor arguing against the practice of venting/complaining about students - especially in a public environment.

Enjoyed the video showing how technology can teach children in a fun and engaging way to learn but also requiring them to engage in real life problem solving, writing and reflection. Interesting how they chose to access the program from home too. That says a lot. I thought that this would be more middle years teaching. Do you think this could be used in Primary?

A couple of Year 7 students write a blog post (on their class blog) outlining why they think blogging is a good idea. The class blog is also a good example of some of the factors you might like to consider when blogging with a class (e.g. having a charter, clear roles and responsibilities etc).

A manifesto intended to question some of the assumptions around online learning and teaching.

this is an example of how the teachers at this school have worked together to find the time for differentiated instruction and motivated the students to self-motivate

Introduces the idea of conceptual change in the context of science. During week 1 of EDC3100 we will be looking at conceptual change as it applies to learning how to use an ICT.

A introduction to what copyright means for you as a student. Applies directly to assignment 1.