I found this video very thought provoking. On one hand I can see the benefits of integrating various forms of new technologies into the classroom. However I believe traditional literacy and some traditional forms of teaching and learning belong in the K-6 classroom, such as reading a book or creative writing. My views were further [...]

After reading Una’s metaphor for learning I decided to create my own. I chose this image to base my teaching and learning metaphor on because it represented the aspects of my own learning. At times in my own education it felt like everything was a struggle and nothing came easily. One wrong turn and you’re [...]

 
Ijust read Una’s metaphor for learning: ripples. Using this metaphor for learning Una came up with some really great ideas including the learning environment and the teacher as a catalyst for change. I really loved these ideas!
Image from:http://mirror-uk-rb1.gallery.hd.org

Jo’s blog on cyberbullying really caught my attention. The blog highlighted the need for teachers to continually develop their own understandings of the capacity of new technologies, not only to benefit student learning but also to develop strategies to protect students and avoid this very real form of bullying.
Image sourced from: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/article/Community/Bullying_Prevention_Program

My First Vodcast Here is my very first attempt at creating a vodcast! I think you’ll agree there is definitely room for improvement, however I was amazed at what I had created.

A blog written by a friend has really got me thinking. After reading the article: A Modern Fairytale, Mel posed the question; will Australian schools become brave and bold in relation to their attitude toward embracing new technology or will they be stuck in the past?
While my experience in the classroom to date is limited, [...]

I have just read an article by Idit Harel entitled: The Three X’s (2003). The article discusses the vital tools students need to become successful learners. These tools and skills include: Exploring, Expressing and Exchanging, or the three X’s.
- Exploring involves the student taking control of their own learning. This allows the child to discover [...]