After reading over Hannah’s post it has me thinking. How many times have I worn brand new shoes to my first day of a prac and ended up running to the toilet as soon as possible to put some band-aids on… while sitting there thinking WHY do I do this to myself.. I have always liked … More Style or comfort?
After numerous emails to the prac office, I decided to take Jess’s advice and give the office a call. Apparently they have all they need to place me at a school so I’m just playing the waiting game, hopefully I will find out soon :(. It’s frustrating not being able to orgainise myself, and take … More Am I the only one??? 😦
I was starting to feel that I may be the only one who still hasn’t received Prac Placement for EDC3100 starting on 16th May. But as I have a look through several blogs there still seem to be a few of us that are yet to get a school. Reading over Tech-Savvy’s post I’m feeling … More PRAC!!
With Anzac Day fast approaching I thought I would share this touching and inspirational video created by primary school students in Sydney. When I first watched I was so moved, and also amazed that primary school children could produce such a beautiful piece on Anzac Day. Obviously they have had help from their teachers, but … More Anzac Day
There are so many ideas on the internet for implementing ICT rich learning experiences that it can be overwhelming and confusing at times. I want to ensure that my lessons use ICTs to transform and amplify learning, rather than just replicate what can be done without ICTs. This is not always as easy as it … More Ideas for ICT rich learning experiences
I feel I’m making good progress with assignment 2, but it is hard with other assignments to submit first. I know everyone is in the same position. However, I had another assignment due and had added about 1000 words to it when I lost the whole lot!!! Yes I was saving it as I went. … More When technology fails…….
I’m really enjoying looking around at different means of technology that can be used in the classroom. This YouTube video shows young students using devices I WISH we had in school! As a hands on learner myself I think this would have helped and bettered my understanding of History. Its called Expeditions Pioneer Program and … More Expeditions Pioneer Program
My Partners little Brother is just obsessed with this game, I get told all about it, and shown all the new things he has built in his own little world. I have even seen his own ICT skills in use pulling up YouTube to watch tutorials on how to better his world. I just don’t … More MINECRAFT (YAAAAWNNN)
After reading the books about Constructing and Transforming Knowledge I have a better understanding of the difference between the two. Constructing knowledge is more about the facts, concepts and theories of a particular key learning area. While transforming knowledge is about the skills required to engage in the content of the key learning area. So … More Constructing and Transforming Knowledge
This focus question had me a little bit puzzled and confused about what it actually meant. I put it aside while I finished assignment one, and have now come back to consider it. After reading the week 4 materials I think the question is referring to how I will begin my unit plan for assignment … More Where’s my somewhere?
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