This week I been reflecting on the following question: Which theory is most aligned with your own teaching philosophy? Moreover, is the answer different depending on whether answer I am teaching the technology or facilitating students’ inquiry? Ever since I started teaching as a primary school classroom teacher, I have been passionate in my commitment […]
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TOUCH SCREEN OR TOUCH TYPING?
While schools have made an effort to integrate computers and mobile technology into the curriculum – with some great success stories readily available for all to see and read – can the same be said for the skill and art of typing? It appears the more formal and traditional typing class has gone. Now, I […]
SCREEN TIME: WHAT IS IT? HOW MUCH IS OK?
Increasingly, parents and teachers are asking me “How much screen time is OK?” And honestly, I do not have an answer to that question. Maybe we should ask, “What is the quality of media being accessed, how does it fit with family routine, and how do parents, and responsible adults, engage with devices and media?” […]
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I ASKED MY CLASS TO GOOGLE ME?
Last year, I attended Tokyo’s Google Office and YouTube space, where I learned that when it comes to career aspirations, being a ‘YouTuber’ is amongst the top three pathways. Based on this information, I wondered: how many of the students I teach are on this same pathway? A simple Google search and browse of YouTube, […]
SCREEN TIME: WHAT IS IT? HOW MUCH IS OK?
Increasingly, parents and teachers are asking me “How much screen time is OK?” And honestly, I do not have an answer to that question. Maybe we should ask, “What is the quality of media being accessed, how does it fit with family routine, and how do parents, and responsible adults, engage with devices and media?” […]