Jen’s Blog

I thought to finish of my final blog posting before my assignment is marked I would think about posting a bit of a sum up of my learning experiences in this subject.

Entitled “Current Issues and Applications in Educational Computing” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it has been quite a learning journey. Both in terms of software use, but most importantly my view on using technology in the classroom.

I found this video tonight from Anderson Primary School in Singapore. It is a video that was shown at their end of year prize giving ceremony. It really brought home the value of using this technology. It has so many wonderful uses including reviewing an entire year through photos and videos.

While watching this I was reminded of my years at school where at Presentation Evening I would sit for a good 15 minutes while my principal would explain various activities which had happened in the year. This 4 minute video, I believe, would be more beneficial and can really show what has gone on during the year at that school.

The video also showed the value of using technology for a variety of means in the classroom across many different Key Learning Areas. Something I have also been challenged about in this subject.

But perhaps the thing that I am most reminded of in this video is the great opportunity technology provides in sharing our small community with the wider world. We have so many opportunities to connect our classrooms with those on the other side of the world! Our students will have opportunities that we never had in school to share and have their voice heard! This is something I do not want to pass up!

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