Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning -- creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish. … [Read more...]
Infographic: A look at cheating in the digital age
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A nice looking inforgraphic looking at cheating in the digital age and plagiarism Have sites like Wikipedia blurred the lines on cheating all together? What will become of this generation of cheaters? Find out in the below infographic. Source: wiredacademic.com via Jeremy on Pinterest … [Read more...]
Game based Learning- How computer games and their design can be used in schools
May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ollie Bray presents at the Festival of Education his thoughts, ideas and practical example of why we should be using Computer games in the classroom as an essential part of the 21st Century Curriculum. … [Read more...]
TEDtalk- More pedagogic change in 10 years than the last 1000 years
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is an interesting talk by Donald Clark about the changes in technology and in particular the impact of social media and the needs for educational institutions to embrace the changes. … [Read more...]
5 big mistakes in virtual education
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a nice slideshow discussing teaching and learning and some of the important things many educators forget when trying to move their lessons into a virtual environment. The 5 big mistakes in virtual education View more presentations from Guillermo Ramirez … [Read more...]
The Gamification of Education Infographic
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A nice infographic about the history of educational games and a summary of gamification dynamics which can be used by teachers and schools. Created by Knewton and Column Five Media … [Read more...]
A dynamic social media policy presentation
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s great that employers are releasing social media policies, to encourage and guide employees to use these social media technologies responsibly. Most people find social media fun, exciting, new and cutting edge and that’s why they want to use it. However the problem with many policies is that they end up being informative, yet long and quite boring to read. So hats off to the Department of Justice, Victoria for presenting their social media policy in such an energetic and dynamic … [Read more...]
Use the internet for your next school fund raising project
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Every student, parent and school needs to raise money from time to time for creative projects, excursions and even environmental or community schemes. Often the usual ideas of selling lollies or chocolate, having a fate or mufti day or even a car wash gets thrown around. But for your next fund raising event, why not harness the power of technology and social media to generate support for your project. Many people are happy to donate a small amount of money to assist a good cause and pretty … [Read more...]
Technology, sports, life – It’s all about balance
May 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I went away for a week over the Easter break with friends. We hired a house, took the golf clubs and bikes down the coast and climbed a small mountain peak walking through the bush. There were no computers used and there was even minimal phone reception. It made me reflect on how important it is to be able to switch off from technology. I am a big advocate for technology used in education, work and at home but I also acknowledge that sometimes it can be used too often. At the end of the day, … [Read more...]
The power of a positive digital footprint for students
April 11, 2011 By 7 Comments
I was reading in the newspaper today about companies charging up to $50,000 offering online reputation management services. These companies work with small businesses or even individuals and suppress negative comments, bad photos or negative feedback. They do this by flooding search engines with articles, photos, comments and links that paint a more positive image about the business or person. This got me thinking, maybe as teachers we need to show students how to create their own positive … [Read more...]
