What adults can learn from kids
Watch this awe inspiring video 13 year old Adora Svitak, is an amazing speaker and tell us adults a thing or two about how to teach. Adora reminds us of the wealth of creativity...
Author: Kerry Boyde
Internet Safety in the Social Media
One of my pet things about integrating ICT into the curriculum is creating an awareness around internet safety and appropriate online behaviour. Last year I attended a workshop put on by DTG (Digital Technolgies...
RSA Animate Changing education paradigms
I’m a real fan of Sir Ken Robinson and RSA Animate and here they’ve joined forces to present a fabulous video which discusses the shifts that are occurring within our education systems, a must...
Don’t stifle their creativity
I was heartened when I came across a book during my son’s kindergarten years by Pennie Brownlee who encouraged parents and teachers of young children to ask children to tell them about their drawing...
Time to put the brakes on
As soon as there’s a new kid on the block someone wants to deconstruct it and show us all the pitfalls. “Young people of the digital native generation possess sophisticated knowledge of and skills...
To what extent do you identify yourself with the “digital immigrant” generation?
In the last 10 years my ability to use digital technologies has grown from barely being able to turn a computer on, to feeling confident enough to run classes in Photoshop and everything in between. I...
Are there any benefits in being a “digital immigrant”
I guess that depends on who is asking the question. A digital native might answer no but then find themself unable to get a job because of some inappropriate comments or behaviour on their...
Synchronous or Asynchronous Learning?
As a student in a virtual environment I feel I would benefit using a mix of synchronous and asynchronous approaches. Distance learning can be an islolating experience, especially when feedback or assistance is needed and you sometimes...
The Digital Natives Debate
Comments on the reading by Bennett, S.Maton, K. & Kervin L. (2008) The digital natives’ debate: A critical review of the evidence. British Journal of Educational Technology,39(5), 775 -786. “Young people of the digital native...
Digital Technology Symposium
I recently attended the Digital Technology Symposium in Auckland. It was an inspirational few days with a wide range of keynote speakers and informative workshops. Sitting amongst 250 technology educators I felt part of...
