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"Equitable Use, seeks to maximise the usefulness of design for everyone, identical whenever possible and equivalent when not, so that it avoids segregating or stigmatising any users. Flexibility in Use , values design that accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. Simple and Intuitive Use, seeks to create ease of understanding for users, regardless of their experience, knowledge and language. Perceptible Information, seeks to ensure that design allows information to be communicated effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the userÕs sensory abilities. Tolerance for Error, seeks to minimise hazards and the negative consequences of accidental or unintended actions. Low Physical Effort, seeks to ensure that interaction with the environment can occur efficiently and comfortably and with minimal fatigue. Size and Space for Approach and Use, seeks to maximise approach, reach and manipulation capabilities of users irrespective of their size, posture and mobility."

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I like the idea of using these Ipad apps in particular *Educreations; this can be used in the classroom as a recordable whiteboard and the opportunity to put lessons on the web so students can watch them before and after class, parents can see them and can learn with child or they can reinforce the newly learnt concepts. * Toonastic; I can see this being used for reluctant writers with children with special needs where they can create animated moving pictures and record their voice to their story.

This is great, have just downloaded some onto the ipad!! I will keep a look out for more apps.

We covered some of these in our session yesterday but there are some more that you may be interested in.

Keep this in mind next time you are researching for an essay.

And don't forget to add the USQ library to Google scholar so you can get access to more full text articles http://www.usq.edu.au/library/getting-help/how-to-guides/google

The top 50 - besides this one :)

This came to me via twitter. Are you using technology or integrating it? Check out this link to find out.

Very interesting, with some twists on the conventional ways to problem solve. Worth a look at the graphics.

Marzano talks about the importance of setting clear time limits for tasks - this digital resource can help.

This could be useful for your unit plan assignment if you are intending to incorporate ipads.

Programming supports higher order thinking. You can teach it from Prep, with the right tools.

These could be used as supporting facts for some of your assignments.

This is a blog/website with some great topics of discussion. There are a lot of resources (guides, books for teachers, ipad apps, posters and a lot more) I encourage everyone to check it out.