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The article “Computers and Young Children” was a succinct article that appealed to me as it clearly outlined the subject matter under subheadings and gave reasons supporting the statements that were being made. By keeping the topic areas brief and linked it ensured interest in the article to a wide scope of readers. A research [...]


Posted at: November 17th, 2008 - 1:16 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I found the article when I was researching an assignment and began to read it. Although some of it is quite technical I found it to be relevant to the subject e learning in the primary school. The nature of the article is the results of a research grant that was undertaken into the various uses [...]


Posted at: November 16th, 2008 - 7:20 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I agree with the sentiments from Robyn’s post No! We Don’t Just Need Training and Support!. The most successful learning is often achieved when it occurs through independent learning. I believe that this is because if you are the one to make the errors you are more likely to grow from the discoveries it takes to find [...]


Posted at: November 12th, 2008 - 5:46 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I have just listened to Freya’s Podcast and agree with her entirely. I love new technology but am all to often easily frustrated by it. When confronted with the smartboard in the classroom I as Freya was, was extremely daunted at the prospect of using it. After several practices at lunchtimes I became more comfortable [...]


Posted at: November 3rd, 2008 - 11:07 am - Number of Comments » 0