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Comment on Technology in the Classroom: Friend or Foe? by Clarissa

Clarissa — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:38:58 +0000

Interesting to know.

Comment on ITI Journal #11: Vision for 21st Century Classroom by University Mindlab

University Mindlab — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:50:08 +0000

Technologically enhanced classrooms have been a boon to my teaching style. As a professor, I am able to keep the class moving at a good pace and can keep things ‘fresh.’

Comment on ITI Journal entry #1: Peer Coaching by Wan Chun

Wan Chun — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:00:54 +0000

Yes, I totally agree with your statements on peer coaching. I am personally involved in coaching my colleagues in ICT & its integration in teaching and learning. I also give short courses in ICT such as using the spreadsheet, e-presentation etc. I find peer coaching is effective and it is very suitable for adult learning. They specify what they want to do in the classroom and I guide them towards achieving their objectives. In the final analysis, as a coach, I would like to see them as self-directed, competent and be independent in the usage of ICT in education. For peer coaching to be successful, the “coached” must be committed to work on what he/she wants to with ICT in her lesson plan.I am happy to see the impact it has on the coached’s students and colleagues.

Comment on Using Popular Culture in the Classroom by DrJoolz

DrJoolz — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:59:08 +0000

Great post Sparc! I totally agree that this kind of material is spot on for the classroom.
The guy in the film comments that the satire is above some poeple blah blah and that it should not be used in schools. This kind of comment makes me cross; all censors seem to think that others will be contaminated by films and are passive sponges, whilst they, the censors, are somehow immune. It is precisely why satire is sometimes not understood, that this material should go into schools anyway, as it is through the use of satire that people understand it and become critical readers.
So bravo to you.

Comment on Using Popular Culture in the Classroom by DrJoolz

DrJoolz — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:48:52 +0000

Fabulous new blog Chris. Will definitely be popping back.
Really nice to see this stuff going on in schools – with all the pressures on you from elsewhere I know it is hard to make the effort to include this stuff. So Fair Play to you!