Let Children Scratch
Scratch was created at MIT. Mitch Resnick explains that Scratch is a tool that can help children navigate the creative thinking spiral, which is made up of imagine, create, play,… Read more »
Category: Technology
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 »
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 »
Developing Research Skills
Do you ever give research projects in your class? Do you use Google for research? It is important that we (educators) model good research skills and teach students key research skills, including: creating… 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 »
Moving Files to a New Computer
Perhaps you got a new computer from a generous spouse or parent for Christmas. Or you may have, like me, purchased a new computer for yourself to replace an old… 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 »