ICT in the PYP
The most important skills for being a lifelong learner who can make effective use of technology are: risktaker resourceful curious I have a girl in my class right now who… Read more »
Category: Education
Using Copyrighted Material in Education
I share Creative Commons Search with all my students and ask them to use if for finding multimedia. I do that because it’s the easiest. I also talk to them… Read more »
Guiding Children’s Technology Use
Straight path …. by Sarah Gadd A few weeks ago, the tech team at my school sent out a survey on technology use to to our stakeholders who are parents…. Read more »
Technology Rules
Perhaps you bought a new technology device for your son or daughter this summer. What rules accompanied the new device? It is a good idea to make contracts with your… Read more »
Sexting
When Grade 6 students clicked to their slide on sexting during a recent middle school assembly, ripples of nervous laughter could be heard throughout the cafeteria. It is an uncomfortable… Read more »
My First MOOC
I’ve heard about MOOCs for some time now. In fact, I’ve even signed up for a few before. I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I’ve never actually participated in one… Read more »
Tech Trends – MOOCs
One of the trends in education these days is MOOCs. It has nothing to do with cows; MOOC stands for massive online open course. The idea behind a MOOC is… Read more »
Online Safety – Passwords
Raise your hand if you have more than one technology device that you use regularly. Keep your hand up if you use the same password for several accounts. Computer safety… Read more »
The Choice to Walk Away
The web is a wonderful place full of discovery and adventure. It can satisfy your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and provide a canvas for your creativity. Avoiding the web is… Read more »
Engagement from Scratch
I was in Hawaii last week for the Schools of the Future 2012 conference. I really enjoyed listening to keynotes John Hunter and Mark Milliron. The conference gave me an… Read more »