http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org scribbling jots darting in 0 and 1's Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:58:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently I attended a parent info session at the HS my son attends. He was told that parents who attended would help to secure a netbook early as it showed home support, I smelled a ploy to get parents to come to a meeting. Now, if you thought that you ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/06/28/netbook-parent-info-session/ I am sure many caught this visionary on the ABC recently. If not, you can download the 2 parts from the ABC website for free. This is worthwhile watching. Some great insight that should serve as a wakeup call for educators everywhere. The link 730 Report has high quality .m4v files, viewable ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/06/20/ken-robinson-on-730-report-abc/ Maralyn Parker published a blog entry last week which addressed some issues which eduTwitters have been contemplating for a few weeks now. I couldn't walk away from the blog without posting my own response along the lines of what I have stated previously. Maralyn Parker's Original blog " Bilby, you have a very ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/06/15/a-sign-of-things-to-come/ There are an abundance of resources created by teachers for...themselves. One day I hope we reach a point where we are no longer 'self-conscious' and actually share our resources with the intention of helping others. I can cite a few to begin with. Jenny Eather who created the fantastic Rainforest ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/05/20/nsw-det-self-created-resources/ Before we carry on with the static 'photo' movie and advanced features let me mention the ease of making a 'video' movie. This is such a natural thing for students to do. Head over to teachers.tv and you will see a few class lessons using Interactive Writing Board (IWB). Whiteboard Science ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/03/10/photos-not-exciting-enough/ What if you want to go beyond the 'photo'. What more can you do?To begin with, let's create a static simple movie.On XP/Vista use 'Movie Maker'. Got a Mac? Then fire up iMovie. The principle is similar on both platforms. Take your digital photos, import/place them into your movie making ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/03/02/photos-extended/ I think photos is a good place to start for the novice and the expert alike. The novice because photos are a handy classroom prop/tool. Document an excursion. Photos for portfolios. Photos to show a procedure. The expert because they too often 'let go' of simple tech ideas in the pursuit of ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/02/16/photos/ The Tanzanian Teachers Union in Kagera region is contemplating legal action against Bukoba District Commissioner Albert Mnali who last Wednesday ordered a police officer to cane primary school teachers in the area. Mr Mnali allegedly ordered a police officer who was accompanying him during his official tour in the District on ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/02/14/tanzania-teaching-conditions/ So what does a teacher need to be able to integrate ICT?Change.Plain and simple. Learn to let go of the traditional approach to the classroom which has burdened educator and bored students since the technological evolution. Learning outcomes can be achieved, but in a totally new and refreshing way.Where once ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/02/09/step-2/ Is it necessary for an educator to have strong ICT skills in order to integrate technology effectively? In a word, no.The crucial element is 'the end' or 'what do I want my students to achieve?'. Once this has been determined, the learning experience can be enhanced through the use of ... http://pixeltoy.edublogs.org/2009/01/31/requirements/