Pete’s blog outlines the feasability of using technology in the classroom. It seems that with the ICT component now being a must in many subject programs, it’s almost just a case of tick the box instead of what are we actually teaching our students?
I’m not at all suggesting that technology has no place in the [...]
Upon reading Joel’s blog I felt that I agreed with both sides of his argument regarding the ASX simulation game . On one hand you could argue that using technology for such a practical, realistic learning experience is of major benefit to students. Not only can they experience a real life stock market in a [...]
In response to Mandy’s blog outlining the use of content free software in the classroom, well I think she may be on to something. Realistically a mind map, spreadsheet or database, whether they be a hard or soft copy are essentially the same thing. Or are they? Well yes. Apart from the fact that one can [...]
flickrimage: ‘Confidence‘
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Upon reading the Rainie article, Teens and technology and the world to come, a number of things sprung to mind. Certainly the information presented was in many cases true, however a there are a few statements I feel compelled to disagree with.
Firsly, it is stated that this generation of digital natives are confident and [...]
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I know I started out hesitant about all this technology, then I vowed I would change and embrace it all.
But I’m still slightly concerned for a few reasons. Well one in particular. I have just read a Newspaper article Experts, teachers and parents are coming [...]
Being a middle of the range ‘technophobe’ I can’t say that I am bursting with enthusiasm about bringing more and more technology into the classroom. However, I won’t bury my head in the sand and hope that it will go away. Instead, I realise I must get out of my comfort zone and embrace the [...]
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