Teaching in the South Pacific

The New Learning Revolution

2009-11-06T21:47:00Z

I'm reading a fascinating book, 'Unlimited - The new learning revolution and the seven keys to unlock it' by Gordon Dryden & Jeannette Vos . 'All of us, together, are surging through the most profound revolution in human history. Its impact is personal, Read More......(read more)

Closer, my dear come closer, with Web 2.0

2009-11-04T09:48:00Z

We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules. from www.ted.co Read More......(read more)

The Wonder of eLearning

2009-10-26T23:01:00Z

In the latest Interface magazine, David Warlick says that teachers should focus on information and learning, not on the technology and simply getting ICT into their classrooms. "The purpose should be creating the new information environment, one that's Read More......(read more)

Open source tools for you to use!

2009-10-08T20:36:00Z

I had an email from Adrienne Carlson today, telling me about her informative blog post : 100 Best Open Source Apps for Educators . Have a look! Some of the ones I liked were Penzu , a journalling site with opportunities for online journalling for our Read More......(read more)

More about ePortfolios

2009-10-08T19:41:00Z

Further to my recent blog post, this video explains the use of ePortfolios very nicely. Read More......(read more)

Fostering creativity in the classroom

2009-10-08T19:28:00Z

This fun picture was created with photofunia , one of the tools my teenagers are using to create profile pics for Facebook and Bebo. Sadly, I'm not at uLearn09 this year, but such is the power of technology that I am actually able to follow most of the Read More......(read more)

ePortfolios and eLearning

2009-10-05T19:38:00Z

At our school we have been using ePortfolios for the past two years, using KnowledgeNet. Using a template, our students keep track of their own learning, upload their projects and reflect on their goals. Parents can view their child's progress at any Read More......(read more)

Student created quizzes

2009-10-05T19:15:00Z

I have been thinking and reading about how to use technology to improve student's learning, and not just as a teaching tool. Thinking specifically of Inquiry Learning, here are a list of 12 interactive quizzes that student's can create themselves, to Read More......(read more)

eLearning Research

2009-10-05T18:44:00Z

I found this interesting document via my eLearning Research Network . Just scroll down to the third comment and click on the pdf download. This document highlights a Framework for eLearning Research, which is well written and summarizes the current thinking Read More......(read more)

Do 21st Century Learners REALLY learn better?

2009-10-05T01:28:00Z

I must admit - I'm feeling decidedly grumpy! I'm not at uLearn 09. For various reasons I couldn't attend this year, and I have to say - I'm green with envy... So, I'll pacify myself by immersing in all things technological, in the comfort of my own home, Read More......(read more)

Teaching Content through Technology

2009-09-24T08:38:00Z

I have been struggling to consistently integrate ICT into my daily classroom program for the last 3 years. Now I know what is missing in my classroom practice! According to Mishra & Koehler, 2006 I need a new special kind of expertise: TPACK! (Technological, Read More......(read more)

Ten Tops Tips for Teaching with NET

2009-09-23T03:05:00Z

"Innovation is the process of altering existing practice in order to achieve more effectively certain desired learning outcomes" (Fullan, 1985). You can read a summary of his book here . Without these three dimensions of change in ICT, these desired outcomes Read More......(read more)

The Digital Generation

2009-08-16T10:28:00Z

From: http://www.schoolwaxtv.com/welcome-digital-generation Read More......(read more)

Cool Tools for Classes!

2009-08-14T04:59:00Z

I've found a cool new tool for creating interactive games based on classroom learning. It's called Classtools , and I used it today, both for a reading comprehension task, and for a general knowledge quiz we're getting ready for. Best of all, my kids Read More......(read more)

Skype Share is out of this world!

2009-08-11T01:09:00Z

My class and Debbie McSkimming's class just had the most awesome Skype audioconference! The Year 7 and 8's from her school are studying 'What's New?' and my Year 5's were eager to share the technology we have been using! Both Debbie and I stayed well Read More......(read more)