ICT Visit to Parkhurst SS

The Interactive White Board (IWB) - WOW, what a wonderful experience!!! Can't wait until I can get to use this amazing piece of technology in the real world i its applications seem endless and open to your imagination.

It was quite refreshing and inspiring to see the enthusiasm of all the presenters, which is a reflection of the whole school community.

I thoroughly enjoyed the session and would recommend that all pre-service teachers have an opportunity to experience this technology in action.

Many thanks Scot for making this experience possible.

Secondary students to benefit from 3D science resource

Here's something new from EDNA Education New - Secondary students to benefit from 3D science resource.

Innovative three-dimensional technology used in motion pictures such as Avatar will be employed by secondary science teachers following the launch of a new 3D online and CD resource for chemistry and biology.

USQ's Primary Industry Centre for Science Education has started to provide classroom-ready activities aimed at engaging both students and teachers, with the focus on Australian science, using this new technology.

Read the full media release.

There are free resource available.

Cheers

Annie

Interesting Article - "How Twitter in the Classroom is Boosting Student Engagement"

Hi All

Just surfing some of the Education sites I am currently following and came across an interesting article on the EDNA website - "How Twitter in the Classroom is Boosting Student Engagement".

Essentially, the article is saying that educators have discovered that through the use of laptops and iphones, using twitter has enabled them to engage and maintain student participation. It identifies two main benefits to using twitter:

• Increased Participation; and
• A Community of Learners
  

The following address is where the full article can be found and there is an interesting video attached:

Granted this article is talking about students at tertiary level but it may be possible to incorporate this idea into the secondary level.

Cheers

Annie

Week 4

Good Morning

Up early this morning - following the progress of Ului and listening to the wind and rain as I cruised through the forum posts for this week.

Have viewed some interesting and informative blogs & wikis. Just have to get going and start adding to my blog.

Being from the 'old' school - I am very interested in how we, as educators/teachers, can enhance the learning journey of students, keeping them engaged and motivated, through the use of ICT's and our ever-changing technological world.

Cheers for now

Annie

Week 3

We here we are - Week 3.

Still trying to catch up and get myself back on track - currently running a week behind in readings and activities.

Testing this Blog thing again.

Cheers

Annie

GDLT 2010 - The Journey Begins

Hello Fellow Students

This is my first ever Blog.  Still finding my way around this form of communication.

Here I am, two subjects down for the day and still feeling slightly overwhelmed with it all.

I am attempting the GDLT in the Secondary area with Drama and SOSE specialisations.  I completed my BA here at CQ University in 1997 with majors in Drama & Theatre Studies; Psychology and ATSI Studies.

Being a teacher has always been a goal of mine and all things going well, I will achieve this come 12 Nobvember 2010.

Well, that about it for my first Blog - hope to meet & follow a few more of you throughout this year.

Cheers

Annie