Photo Story

June 15th, 2008 by

 

Hope you enjoy my photo story! I decided to use animation to make it a bit humorous. It was definitely an easy and quick program to use and highly recommend it for children.

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SuperKids Software!!!!

June 15th, 2008 by

Playing music is a great software package for children. My 9 year old nephew spends hours on it. The program focuses on the dynamics of music. ”It teaches the player to recognize how the same song can have a very different mood when played in different ways such as loud, soft, slow, fast, choppy, or smooth.” It also includes videos, games, and an interactive expressions workshop to help teach the relationship between dynamic and mood.

 

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Vodcast & Podcast

June 15th, 2008 by

Click on the links to view my very first podcast and vodcast. They are not very good because i was unfamiliar with the programs although after reflecting on my work i thought of a few ways it could be used across the KLA’s. For example i think it is a great tool for public specking- students can record and reflect on their own work and their peers. Students could:  make their own commercial highlighting a specific product or current issue, podcast their own radio station, create a short sequence of events in relation to a story, write a song and choreograph a video clip.  

With the use of video and sound students are able to create just about anything!

Vodcast, Podcast

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Photo Story

June 12th, 2008 by

Click on the link to view my Photo Story. Enjoy!

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Prac.

May 13th, 2008 by

Bianca’s experience on practicum sounds very similar to my experience while observing students a year 3 computers lesson. It was very interesting to see what the children came up with. On my prac i had a chat with one of the teachers and she informed me that she knew very little about computers and was scared she would brake something while using one. I agree with Bianca that children are not afraid to experiment with new technologies and i think this is due to their up bringing. Children these days are familiar with computer devices whereas back in the day children it would be more likely to see children playing in the backyard. We have come a long with with new technologies in such a short period of time. This is why i think adults need to put in twice the effort if they are to implement these technologies in the classroom successfully.

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Constructionism vs Instructionism

May 12th, 2008 by

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This article makes comparisons between learning mathematics in the classroom and how we use it in the real world. It defines ‘Constructionism’ as a way of helping students learn better by making mathematics relevant to the real world. With today’s technologies, mathematics can be turned into more meaningful experiences that students can relate to. In terms of ‘Instructionism’ it refers to computers as instructional machines that leave no room for human instruction to improve education. By incorporating technology a new avenue is opened in student’s approaches to mathematics. ‘Constructionism’ is a new approach to teaching where students can make use of what they have learnt rather then traditional ‘paper and pen’ methods of learning.  

Personally I agree with this approach as I never found the relevance of mathematics in primary school. I was never taught how I could use it, when I was using it and why it was important. Teaching approaches are changing and computers are playing a big role. Teachers need to work with new technologies and help students find a purpose for their mathematical experiences.

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View on E-learning

May 10th, 2008 by

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This is a metaphor i created in Comic Life on my view on e-learning.

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re: Cyberbullying

May 2nd, 2008 by

Stop CyberBullying

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I was interested in Jo’s posting on cyberbullying as i came across a student on my practicum, who was reading an email containing some very harsh words during free computer time. I immediately erased it and told the student not to pay attention to silly things like that and if it happens again to report it to the teacher. I think as adults we need to keep a realistic view on the negative effects the Internet can have and monitor exactly what students are doing while using computers.

During school hours teachers need to filter informal emails to ensure students are using computers for educational purposes only. I did a bit of research and discovered a website for children called ‘Stop Cyberbullying’. Children become familiar with types of bullying and also learn a range of steps they can taken to stop this form of harassment. It is also good to see these issues being brought up in the media (current affair, 60minutes) to make teachers and parents aware of the damaging effects it has on children.

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Technology Use In Tomorrow’s Schools

April 9th, 2008 by

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After reading several articles that promote the benefits of technology, it did not occur to me to consider any negative points when using technology in the classroom . This is why this article (Technology Use In Tomorrow’s Schools) caught my attention. At times the internet can be on overflow of information and full of advertisements. Teachers need to filter appropriate sources, so students can gain maximum benefits from programs without the distractions. The article is concerned with technologies role in the 21st century. Studies prove that the incorporation of technology can enhance skills to better our learning. The use of computers, digital cameras, video recorders allow students to relate their studies to the real world. To me, to is a way of preparing students for the workforce.

I think technology has come a long way and will continue to expand. It provides students with learning variations and keeps them up to date with what is going on in our world. It is a very powerful tool in the way we learn and hopfully one day be directly embedded into the curriculum and throughout each KLA.

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The Three X’s

April 5th, 2008 by

Jo’s summary on The Three X’s emphasises on constant change and how we need to teach our students differently. By allowing students to explore, express and exchange their ideas, encourages students to ‘think outside to square’. Today’s students can be provided with these opportunities when technology is incorporated with everyday learning activities. 

I think technology is open ended and is proof that we are able to achieve what sometimes we may think is not possible. Technology itself should be an example for students to the many possibilities that can be achieved and the need for innovation. It is a way we can spread our ideas globally and learn from each other.  

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