ICTs and Pedagogy

In the 3 pracs that I have undertaken so far, this is the image the best describes the learning, at least from the teaching perspective that I have found. Most classes have involved the teacher standing up the front, initiating the learning, the discussion or the activity. they often use a whiteboard or more commonly a power-point presentation. This just looks like a classroom that I have been a part of.

I still feel at times its about pouring in the knowledge to achieve the result especially the prac I completed during Naplan testing

making a mess is apart of learning 

During my time on professional experience I have notice my host classrooms to be interactive for students.

Having a group of Year 10 Maths A students say this about a class would have to be the ultimate achievement. Done correctly, I think Meyer's approach combined with other techniques could achieve this.

a path that may not necessarily turn out as it intially appears.

I chose this pictures as it represents how young children learn through play, both by themselves and with the help of an adult or teacher.

Through my practical experiences there is has been a major focus on children learning through play.

This is what I want my learners to be-connected! I want them to be creators,publishers,movie makers,editors,journalists..... I want them to feel engaged,excited,creative,enthusiastic,successful,

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On one of my prac's my mentor was ready to retire, as such her teaching had become tired (get it???).

Reeallly goooood!!

This image portrays the value and importance of collaborative learning!

Not quite as visceral as "Take this lollipop", mostly because it's a description. But I imagine if done live it could make an impact. Probably more effective in larger cities where more people are using the combination of facebook and Foursquare.

I dont know if anyone else gets caught up in following different tangents, which are interesting and productive, but stop you from getting your assignments done.

An app with a movie recorder, camera and audio recorder to store and collect student's learning and work samples.. I plan to use this app on my iPhone or iPad during my prac with a grade 1 class.. 

n 2005-06 the DfES funded 20 local authorities to research good practice in the use of ICT in the Foundation Stage, the results of which have been published on the DCSF website. This article summaries some of the good practice highlighted in this study to serve as an introduction to the vibrant and exciting full accounts available on the website.

Something for those in primary/early childhood -- and perhaps for those young at heart.

Video explaining how mathematics education can be made over using good design and some ICTs.

"one way" seems to be the underpinning assumption of most formal education. The is one curriculum, one path through that curriculum etc. The presence of the 2nd one way sign just adds to the sense of confusion that comes with most current formal education.

Learning through what we know and see using imitation and play.