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Look what I found! 07/02/2009

  • We have been considering the idea that today’s students are digital learners and we intend to find out if the iPod Touch can assist children to learn through digital delivery of content .

    Teaching practices in the upper primary school have been traditional and teacher-centred and we would like to attempt to move to a student-centered learning environment via the use of the iPod Touch.

    tags: ipod, ipodtouch, education, touch, itouch, iphone

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Look what I found! 06/30/2009

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Here Comes Learning!

Will Richardson & Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach at NECC

Bricks and Mortar Schools are Detrimental to the Future of Education

Tuesday’s NECC Keynote

Look what I found! 06/29/2009

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All Technology Uses Are Not Equal: Seeking Higher Ground

Hammers and Nails: Building Leadership and Vision for the 21st Century

Malcolm Gladwell Keynote NECC 2009

Look what I found! 06/27/2009

  • I must admit I have a bit of an aversion to drill-type activities, but I realize there are times that students need to practice and memorize certain concepts in order to succeed. Certainly we all know that studying makes for more successful learners. Abraham Lincoln clearly knew the value of studying when he said, “I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.” I doubt that Abraham could have imagined the neat Web 2.0 flashcard-type applications that our students can now use to help them with their studies.

    tags: flashcards, web2.0, practice

  • Create and print a brochure or
    flyer in minutes.
    Choose a theme and then customize with photos and text. It’s a great way to create brochures and flyers that work.

    tags: brochure, tools, publishing, web2.0, templates, generator, design

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Look what I found! 06/26/2009

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