The two major obstacles that students say they face at school: filters that stop them from accessing the websites they need for homework and bans on using their own mobile devices (namely cellphones) at school.
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St Hildas School: iPad IT Facts - 0 views
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"Below is a series of frequently asked questions regarding the capabilities of the iPad and the reasons for our decision to use iPads from Years 5-9, with a strong recommendation they also be used in Years 10-12. Please take the time to browse through as it might cover some of the questions you have been asking yourself."
Khan Academy and the mythical math cure - 1 views
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"So I'd like to get more specific about what I think is wrong about the Khan Academy approach by writing about things I see as wrong with the way we teach math in the US. No matter if we agree or not about Khan Academy, I'm fairly certain we can agree math learning is not going as well as we'd like (to say the least.) Too many people are convinced by the system that they "hate math", and even students who do well (meaning, can get decent test scores) are often just regurgitating stuff for the test, knowing they can safely forget it shortly afterward."
What Do Kids Say Is The Biggest Obstacle To Technology At School? - 8 views
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The majority of parents surveyed - 67% - said that they were willing to buy their children a mobile device for school if the schools allowed it, and parents seemed particularly interested in their children using these devices in order to access online textbooks.
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there were some interesting differences between what digital skills teachers thought were important and what skills students thought they needed to know.
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"We don't often stop and ask students - or their parents - what they think their technology needs are. But the newly-released Speak Up 2010 survey has done just that .. The results are pretty fascinating, as they show great adoption of technology among even very young students, but lingering resistance on the part of school administrators to sanction some of those tools into the classroom."
White flight to private schools continue: research - Education Review - 2 views
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the cultural diversity levels in schools are often much lower than that of the suburbs in which they are located
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The success of multiculturalism in large part relies on Australians having the skills and outlook to effectively negotiate across cultural difference. Schools are a crucial institution for instilling an understanding of, and respect for, cultural difference…
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New analysis also shows the cultural profile of schools often at odds with that of the suburbs in which they're located. New research showing a pattern of 'cultural polarisation in schools across the board' has been released, bringing the 'white flight' phenomenon back into the spotlight. Analysis of My School 2.0 and census data by Chistina Ho of the University of Technology Sydney claims Anglo-Australians may have abandoned public schools in many areas.
Mobile Learning Revolution - Round-Up Of Our Best mLearning Posts | Upside Learning Blog - 3 views
5 Free Collaborative Whiteboard Apps For the iPad - 6 views
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" It seems as though the minute the iPad was announced, innumerable light bulbs went off as developers and entrepreneurs everywhere came to the same realization: "We could totally use this device as a digital whiteboard!" Indeed, a search for the word "whiteboard" in the App Store returns a whopping 170 iPad apps. Although the device's 10-inch screen may not compare to a full-sized, physical whiteboard, it can be quite handy to use a virtual whiteboard with team members remotely, and the iPad's form factor suits itself quite well to exactly that. "
Alice.org - 5 views
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Alice is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience.
The Ultimate Guide To Using Twitter In Education (RT @russeltarr) - 1 views
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The Ultimate Guide To Using Twitter In Education: http://t.co/BuXWT1mCpd
Top 10 tips for taking control of your professional development - Klevar Blog - klevar.com - 1 views
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DIY PD - 10 tips and resources to help you along your lifelong learning journey...
Do Learners Really Know Best? Urban Legends in Education - 3 views
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Three legends can be seen as variations on one central theme, namely, that it is the learner who knows best and that she or he should be the controlling force in her or his learning. Digital natives, learning styles and learners as self-educators are all discussed.
Burberry Group Inc. - Job Vacancies - Jobs Worldwide - 0 views
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Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - We all know that Burberry is a luxurious brand for fashion. If a person owns one of their products, a lot of people reacts. If you are given a chance to work with Burberry Group Inc., will you work for them? Burberry Group Inc. is a British luxury fashion house located in London, England. This renowned fashion house focuses on ready-to-wear outerwear, sunglasses, cosmetics, and fragrances.
Guess - Job Vacancies - Jobs Worldwide - 0 views
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Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - Guess was established by the Marciano Brothers, who left the south of France just to reach their American dream. It is an American clothing brand and retailer. Aside from clothing for men and women, it also markets other fashion accessories such as jewelry, perfumes, fashion accessories, and shoes. One of their initial designs was a stonewashed, slim-fitting jean, the 3-zip Marilyn. The first Department Store that welcomes the brand by ordering a dozen pairs of jeans was Bloomingdale. The jeans were all bought in just hours. It was the start of their success.
Gianni Versace S.p.A - Job Vacancies - Jobs Worldwide - 0 views
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Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - Are you familiar with the luxury brand Versace? Well, it is actually Gianni Versace S.p.A., an Italian luxury fashion company and brand name founded by Gianni Versace in 1978. It designs and produces lifestyle products such as high-class Italian made ready-to-wear and leather accessories, haute couture, jewelry, eye wear, fragrances, watches, and more. The Versace Group distributes its products worldwide as it has over 200 boutiques in major cities and over 1500 wholesalers global.
Microsoft - Job Vacancies - Jobs Worldwide - 0 views
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Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - A lot of people know about Microsoft. Are you familiar with Microsoft? Well, Microsoft is an American multinational technology company in Redmond, Washington. It develops, supports, licenses manufactures and sells consumer electronics, personal computers, and services as well. Most of its software products are Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Internet Explorers and Edge web browsers. As of 2016, it is the world's largest software maker by revenue. It is also one of the world's most valuable companies.
Job Vacancies - Koninklijke Philips NV - 0 views
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Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - Koninklijke Philips NV is known as Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands or commonly known as Philips. It is a Dutch technology company based in Amsterdam with primary divisions focused in areas such as healthcare, lighting, and electronics. It was founded by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik in Eindhoven in 1891. Philips is one of the largest electronics companies in the world. It already employed around 105,000 people across more than 60 countries.
Apple Inc. - Job Vacancies - Jobs Worldwide - 0 views
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Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California. It develops, designs, and sell computer software, consumer electronics, offers online services. Some of its hardware products are iPad Tablet computer, iPhone Smartphone, Mac personal computer, Apple Smartwatch, Apple TV digital media player, and iPod portable media player. Aside from hardware, they also have software like MacOS and iOS, Safari web browser, iLife and iWork creativity and productivity suites, and iTunes media player. The company also offer services like the iTunes Store, iCloud, Mac App Store, Apple Music, and the iOS App Store.
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