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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

I have just read the article that Meaghan found entitled Constructionisim Vs Instructionism. I like Meaghan agree with so many aspects of this article. It is so important to let children be individual and make their own discoveries. It is with these opportunities that they will learn the most. The author puts it best when [...]

          The Gears of My Childhood  I found to be an interesting read, succinct in its nature as it was the foreward to the book “Children Computers and Powerful Ideas“. It was extremely personal and illustrated how interests in childhood can be linked to interests and leearning throughout life. It also highlights the [...]

I have just read Emily’s Blog on the Teacher Tube Video Why Let Our Students Blog and I agree with her sentiments entirely. By allowing students to bolg you are giving them control over their own learning (which helps to stimulate and maintain interest) and providing them with a platform for them to learn from [...]

This is a transcript from a story on television. It illustrates the pro’s and con’s of the role of computers in the lives of children by two well respected educators. One whom has written numerous books on this subject and takes the view that the computer is a waste of money and has taken over [...]

The article “Skills for the Millenium – the Three X’s” sums up beautifully the attitude to the relationship between teaching, learning and technology that we all need to have. I like Clare share many of the views of Idit, her argument is simple and supported and the ideas that she presents have links to websites that enable [...]

I have just read Freyas blog on the article Inspiring Inspiration??? and I am incline to agree with all that she has said. I love mind maps and use them frequently (they were a core teaching tool right through high school for me) and I continue to use them to this day. However software that does it [...]