Mar

26

Rationale for Online Learning Tasks

March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mar

19

Blogging – can children handle it?

March 19, 2008 | 1 Comment

I recently watched a teachertube video which has really opened up my eyes as to the ease at which children can use computer-based technology in the classroom. After experimenting with some of the programs myself, i was unsure as to how young children would handle the software, and if it would be too difficult to implement in [...]

Mar

19

Games for engagement?

March 19, 2008 | 2 Comments

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I just watched a video which discussed the idea of using computer games to engage children in learning. It describes the children of today as ‘digital natives’ who want to learn with engagement all the time, and controversially stated that this is more important than the learning content.
It highlighted the merits of computer games in students [...]

Mar

15

The 3 X’s

March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I just read a really interesting article called The 3 X’s by Idit Harel. It explores the idea that the three widely known essential learning skills of reading, writing and arithmetic are being replaced by the three x’s - “eXploring, eXpressing and eXchanging ideas by using the new digital media.”
For exploring, the author describes the internet [...]

Mar

10

Dial-up Duxes

March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 
In today’s guide i came across an interesting article entitled “Dial-up duxes”, which talks about the use of technology in classrooms and the role it plays in the learning process. Both the state and federal governments have recently been talking about connecting schools and bringing them into the digital age with more laptops, interactive whiteboards [...]

Mar

9

Why Blog?

March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For anyone who is doubting the value of blogging as a learning tool i highly recommend watching the teachertube clip entitled “Why let our students blog?” by Rachel Boyd.
It provides an extensive list of reasons for using blogging in the classroom, some of which include:
-motivation
-collaboration
-interaction
-empowerment
-participation, and
-creativity
Blogging can give students a voice, and extend their learning outside [...]

Mar

7

Podcasts

March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

To be honest, i always thought that podcasts were a waste of time. I was exposed to them a little during high school and never thought of them as a valuable tool in the classroom. However, after some experiementation with the program ‘Garageband’, creating my own podcast and some research, I can see their value.At [...]

Mar

5

ICT and Motivation

March 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today i read an article titled “What the research says about ICT and Motivation”. It described findings from recent research on the positive effects ICT and technology can have on children’s learning in the classroom, as well as their general attitude and behaviour.
The article provided extensive information about the benefits for children’s learning in using [...]