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 […]
Tag: Ed Tech
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 […]
Exploration (Grade 2 PYP Unit of Inquiry)
I have just completed a Grade 2 PYP unit of inquiry on ‘Exploration’. I was pleased that one of our activities had been to use My Maps to record our personal histories. Students used markers to record places that were relevant to them around the world, and added images to authenticate the location. I was pleased that we […]
#doweneedafingerspace
As I continue on my digital inquiry I can appreciate that Heraclitus was right ‘Change is the only Constant’. Assessing the effectiveness of new technologies available in education, and the impact they are having, is an ongoing task. As I find authentic ways to successfully embed technology in my classroom, many questions have been raised […]
Activating Learning
Schools face many challenges when attempting to integrate technology effectively. These challenges include training, awareness, and the prioritization of appropriate technologies based on cost and benefit. The adoption of technology is never a ‘one-stop’ solution but always a continual process of upgrading, learning, adapting, purchasing, training and implementing new tools. It is becoming increasingly clear, at […]
Redesign
Technology is evolving at a dauntingly exponential rate. As educators we are tasked with not only trying to stay up to date with new initiatives, but also creating ways for our students to use these effectively in the classroom. The ISTE Standards recommend that: Effective teachers model and apply the ISTE Standards for Students as […]
Papyrus to Paperless: The Evolution of Communication
According to the Oxford Dictionary to communicate is ‘To share or exchange information, news, or ideas.’ The evolution of communication has been a fascinating journey over the past 5000 years. From papyrus, stone tablets and smoke signals to postal systems, newspapers and telephones. Humans find ingenious ways to communicate. The last 50 years in particular has […]