Primary School Citation Expectations In many primary classrooms citation can be a grey area. Often, by the end of primary school, students can source information from a book by identifying the author and perhaps the publisher/date. However, many students use images and videos from the web without ever considering who created them, how to cite […]
Category: Course 2
Empowering Student Action with 1:1 Devices
Recently my school has adopted a full 1:1 programme in the Primary School. After only a fortnight of using our own iPads I am already beginning to see the amazing benefits of a 1:1 programme for young children. Immediate Impact My students now have the choice of how and when to use their iPads. Without planning […]
It Takes a Village…
The attitude to parenting in Tanzania is often referred to as ‘Mtu ni Watu‘ which translates as ‘A Man is People’ (often interpreted as ‘It takes a village to raise a child’). Children’s needs are not the sole responsibility of the parent. It is expected that the community is always able to help out. When […]
COPY THAT
Technology is advancing at a phenomenal rate making our lives more convenient and more connected. As I continue my digital inquiry into Educational Technology it is clear to me that teachers have a challenging role managing, filtering and applying these constantly evolving tools for education. For this blog post I will be exploring the impact of […]
Respect Your Privacy
As an educator my privacy is something that is very important to me. I am aware of my digital footprint and aim to always represent myself positively and professionally at work and online. However, as the boundaries of online privacy are continually changing I feel that it is an area where all educators should continue […]
All Steps Leave a Footprint
At what age should children manage their digital footprints? Is there an appropriate age for children to be encouraged to consider their digital footprint? Should primary students be worried about their college applications and future employability? Who is responsible for ensuring a child has a positive digital footprint? Ultimately, I believe it is the responsibility of both parents and the […]