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A Platform for Good

A Platform for Good | Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age | Scoop.it

"A Platform for Good (PFG) is a project of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) designed to help parents, teachers and teens to connect, share, and do good online! At FOSI we work with leaders in the field of online safety and, regularly, we hear about incredible stories and exciting opportunities in our digital world. We hear stories of parents, teens, and teachers using technology to raise social awareness, encourage activism, enhance our education system, and of course, have fun!

 

What we have noticed, however, is that the stories reported in the news and infusing public conversation are focused heavily on the negative notions that don't support the research that says the majority of people's online experiences are positive. Given this climate, it is our hope that PfG will create a place to have a more balanced discussion about the role digital technology can play in our lives.

 

Our vision for A Platform for Good is to start a dialogue about what it means to participate responsibly in a digital world. While recognizing the potential risks, we will celebrate technology as a vehicle for opportunity and social change."

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Pedagogy or assessment – what comes first in PBL?

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So many things to blog about at the moment...transmedia and transliteracy, the Gonski review of school funding...but in the thick of Semester 2 teaching I find myself inexorably drawn back to curri...
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Exploring education: Project Based Learning – meaningful action … or merely activity?

Exploring education: Project Based Learning – meaningful action … or merely activity? | Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age | Scoop.it

"One thing that is common to reformist groups is the emphasis placed upon students working together in authentic project based learning (PBL). As Alan November clearly demonstrates there are many valid humanistic reasons for this. However, as in all approaches, there are dangers inherent in this technique. Done poorly this method can consume vast amounts of time for minimal return. However, when done well the returns can be astounding."

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