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 During class we discussed, why we would technology in the classroom. basically we outlined the benefits. click on the thumbnail and take a look at what my group and i thought.

this is my vodcast on the article

Prensky, M. (2005/2006) Listen to the Natives. Educational Leadership. 63(4), 8-13
http://www.ascd.org/authors/ed_lead/el200512_prensky.html

bianca.mp4

In our second session of e-learning, we created a podcast containing out wildest dreams. mine was about my future as a teacher and how i see myself in the next couple of years. after using garage ban d to create my podcast, i realised how effectively this could be used in the classroom.

this is my podcast-biancas-podcast.mp3

Students could write stories, poems or evennews reports and then have the oppotunity to celebrate their work by recording it and allowing other students to listen. podcasts also allow students ot publish their work on mobile phones or even globally on the internet. I believe this can add fun and new experiences to students as well as motivate them. podcasting is fun, easy and exciting peice of technology that can enhance students learning by bringing their work to life. this is my podcast…

learning technologies

During session one of E-learning in the primary school, we were asked to do a mind map on the inspiration software. I found that this type of software would be very useful within the classroom, as i think mind maps are visual and easy to understand. I believe that by using mind maps, students can identify relationships between various topics because inspiration allows the teacher to set out information in a clear and structured way. When i used inspiration during session one, i found that i was able to develop a continuous thought process and a range of ideas in relation to the topic “technology used in the classroom”. Therefore i think that this software is an excellent tool to help students develop and express new ideas in a fun and creative way.