Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership

Work With What You Have

Creating ICT enhanced learning opportunities with limited resources.

There are so many choices!

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Then there are the mixed messages…

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Sometimes it all gets a bit over-whelming!

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Why Do Educators Infuse Technology Into Their Programmes?

Thanks to @sharpjacqui, @MrsBee12, @Moodlegirl, @Kelliemcrobert & @helenotway for sharing their thoughts and for allowing me to share them with others.

Collaboration

Cooperation

Global Connections

Problem Solving

Motivation

Literacy - Visual, Written & Oral

Confidence

Experience/Awareness of the World beyond the classroom

Numeracy

Spatial Awareness

Motor Skills

Leadership

Self Management

Use tools selectively and purposefully

Different Scenarios

1 Computer

Shared Computers

Computer Suite

Limited or No Internet

Software

Other Devices

My Technology Journey

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2 WEEKS

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattjb/3255268475/in/photostream/ From Flickr Licensed under creative commons

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Travel Buddies

Postcards, Penpals,Keypals

Management

Organisation

Routines

Scaffolding & Skills

Roster System

Expert, Driver, Passenger. Learn Together

Pairs Work Well -

Teacher/Learner

Class Experts

Paint

Digital Camera. Paint. Imagination.

We use “Paint” a lot!

Kids Examples - Mouse Drawn

Year 3 Class

Alternatives For Non-PC Users

http://www.sumopaint.com/

http://skitch.com/

http://www.tuxpaint.org/

Online

Mac

Mac, Linux, Windows

Collect Older Hardware & Software

Sound Recording

•Inexpensive mp3 recorders

•Most modern cell phones

•Inbuilt computer microphones

•Headphones with microphones attached

Video Recording

•Digital Cameras usually record video

•Some modern cell phones

•Inbuilt computer web cams

•External computer web cams

Want to try Blogging, keypals, etc but…

limited or no Internet access?

Word(or similar)

Project Links

Keypals, Travel Buddies & Other Online Projects http://www.epals.com/

Postcard Exchange http://pcg.cyberbee.com/

Monster Exchange http://www.monsterexchange.org/

and

http://monsterproject.wikispaces.com/Welcome

Flat Stanley Project http://www.flatstanley.com/how.php?nav=teachers

Power Point

No Projector

No Interactive Whiteboard

Free Stuff

Be Creative

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Sandpit Time

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Select From The Following TasksOpen up your Internet browser and type in:

http://authenticict.wikispaces.com/Work+With+What+You+Have

• Add your ideas to the Wallwisher embedded in the Wiki.

• Read through the supporting information on the page.

• Explore some of the links - try out Sumo Paint for example.

• Investigate some of the options for online collaboration.

Or if you don’t want to explore online then…

• Open up “Paint” which can be found by clicking Start - Programmes - Accessories and

have a go at creating your own graphics.

• Come and play with Tux Paint on my computer

•Experiment with “Word” or “Powerpoint”

"Showering fancy equipment and toys on classrooms without smart planning is unlikely to produce gains in student performance." Jamie McKenzie (2002) - Just in Time Technology - Doing Better With Fewer p21

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Wikispaces Follow Up Notes

Click on the link below to find further information and examples to support this presentation.

http://authenticict.wikispaces.com/Work+With+What+You+Have