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Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Inviting parents into the classroom over the web

A fantastic way for parents to see their children's presentations in the classroom, provide encouragement and be a part of it all. How many have I missed in my working life? A great many. How many have I even been invited too? Not many considering the logisitics of hosting 60 parents in a classroom for 30 students. Bring it on!

Using Adobe Connect to connect to a real audience

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Mike Matas: A next-generation digital book | Video on TED.com

Check this out, showing a truly interactive e-book for iPad/iPhone. Tapping the potential of personal electronic devices in our kids learning.

As shown at a recent ACT Schools' ICT Network Meeting

Mike Matas: A next-generation digital book | Video on TED.com

We live in a filter bubble

How did you find me? Are you a follower, a friend, or appeared in your Google search results? Why am I relevant to you right now? Am I more important to you now than whatever is headlining the latest new bulletin? Apparently we are being presented information on the Internet based on what your previous online behaviour has been, where you are, what browser you use, and without you even knowing about it, the information you may want to access is being filtered.

You may have experienced this phenomena in person, and wondered why...