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Nik Peachey
July 15, 2011 3:12 AM
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Jenkins et al (2006) and Gee (2004) argue that the new media revolution is different from other technological revolutions in that it is quickly permeating all aspects of our lives, professional and personal, and is affecting how and with whom we communicate. However, only a small portion of youth move beyond consumption of digital media to become creators of them. Researchers have explained this by pointing to the cost of production equipment, limited access to human resources for learning, and the labor intensity of production as deterrents.
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Nik Peachey
July 13, 2011 10:44 AM
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Word games help to continue our love affair with the language. Let’s combine English, learning, fun, and games and go over to Google Chrome’s Web Store to checkout some browser games to pass time and jiggle our brains too.
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Nik Peachey
July 12, 2011 3:53 AM
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Storytelling continues to gain popularity as an educational activity. As it stimulates a deep thinking and basic literacies, it also enhances and enriches the learning experience for student voices. Storytelling is a very powerful way of communicating with our peers and portrays to others who we are and what our own stories are. It also provides an opportunity to connect with a group by creating a shared experience. This is vital in any community but more so in an educational setting where we are nurturing and fostering creativity.
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Nik Peachey
July 10, 2011 4:44 AM
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State officials sent school leaders a memo April 25 telling them that instead of cursive writing, students will be expected to become proficient in keyboard use.
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Nik Peachey
July 7, 2011 5:43 PM
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Digital storytelling is simply using computer-based tools to tell stories. There are many different ways to do this – from making movies, recording voices, creating animations or electronic books. In schools they can help to take a task that might be seen as mundane – write a report, write a story, explain a process, describe an experiment – and turn it into something a whole lot more interesting.
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Nik Peachey
July 6, 2011 11:40 AM
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As always, I have music on in the background to at least provide a small amount of ‘disturbance’, working on the idea that we are very seldom in a completely noiseless environment, background music not only provides a pleasant atmosphere, it also prepares learners for real world ‘noise’.
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Nik Peachey
July 6, 2011 11:25 AM
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Global demand for English is continuing to grow. Governments increasingly recognise the importance of English to their economies and societies, and individuals see English as a tool that can help them to fulfil their personal aspirations. However, there are complex issues and challenges associated with this scenario.
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Nik Peachey
July 5, 2011 3:54 PM
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Demand for English is set to grow and, according to ELT researcher David Gaddol, it will peak at around 2 billion learners in the next 10 to 15 years. Given the scale of learning it is unlikely that traditional, face-to-face language providers will be able to meet this need. The alternative for people who either cannot afford or get access to classroom-based lessons is likely to be online learning. So what does virtual teaching currently offer?
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Nik Peachey
July 5, 2011 3:22 AM
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I've reviewed several different programs that both read and create ePub books. If anyone is wondering where I hear about these programs, I primarily use two sources: Google, and Teleread. Also, lately I've gotten a few e-mails asking me to review a program, so I've reviewed those as well.
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Nik Peachey
July 4, 2011 12:13 PM
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Wonderful presentation on digital natives.
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Nik Peachey
July 2, 2011 9:14 AM
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Spotlight covers the intersections of technology and education, going behind the research to show how digital media is used in and out of classrooms to expand learning.
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Nik Peachey
June 30, 2011 9:31 AM
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In this Slideshare presentation, Renee Hobbs explains copyright and fair use...
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Nik Peachey
June 29, 2011 3:56 PM
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The challenge for many people is figuring out what mobile learning is and what they can do to get started. And they don’t want to spend a lot of money doing so. The cool thing is that while you’re still figuring things out, it’s easy enough to stick your toes into the m-learning pool. In today’s post, I’ll share some simple tips to help you get started with mobile learning.
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Nik Peachey
July 13, 2011 2:34 PM
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Brief descriptions of things to do to teach with technology...
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Nik Peachey
July 12, 2011 8:40 AM
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Although the device's 10-inch screen may not compare to a full-sized, physical whiteboard, it can be quite handy to use a virtual whiteboard with team members remotely, and the iPad's form factor suits itself quite well to exactly that.
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Nik Peachey
July 11, 2011 3:46 AM
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Fantastic resource with loads of information about copyright and links to useful resources to find sounds and music.
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Nik Peachey
July 8, 2011 2:57 PM
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We know that engagement is the key to learning, but we also know that many of our students are bored with the curriculum and activities being offered in classrooms. To battle this problem, much focus and attention has been placed...
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Nik Peachey
July 7, 2011 12:31 PM
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While reading through my tweets I noticed that Apple announced a “Teachers Section” on the Appstore. Some of the showcased apps include Wunderlist HD, Doceri Remote, Brainpop, Garage Band etc. You can browse the selections by navigating here.
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Nik Peachey
July 6, 2011 11:37 AM
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We’re entering into a new era of the Internet, where users are now looking to find validated sources within the mix of information overload that we all experience, said Steve Rubel, EVP of Global Strategy and Insights for Edelman during his presentation at Mashable Connect 2011. This shift is changing the nature of authority.
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Nik Peachey
July 6, 2011 4:11 AM
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These inspiring, insightful videos make the case for stepping up the integration of technology in today's classrooms As an advocate of the use of Internet technologies in education, my fundamental goal is to inspire instructors and other members of...
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Nik Peachey
July 5, 2011 3:07 PM
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In 2011, the research continues to offer educational leaders the opportunity to hear directly from their students, faculty and IT professionals on how to create and sustain an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in today’s classroom and on tomorrow's college campus.
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Nik Peachey
July 4, 2011 12:28 PM
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Has texting taken over as the primary form of communication for today's teens?
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Nik Peachey
July 4, 2011 8:25 AM
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Since Windschitl first outlined a research agenda for the World Wide Web and classroom research, significant shifts have occurred in the nature of the Web and the conceptualization of classrooms. Such shifts have affected constructs of learning and instruction, and paths for future research. This article discusses the characteristics of Web 2.0 that differentiate it from the Web of the 1990s, describes the contextual conditions in which students use the Web today
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Nik Peachey
July 1, 2011 3:37 AM
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Students and teachers want access to computer devices 24-7 — whether they’re at school or at home. That means there’s a demand for more mobile technology, not immobile whiteboards.
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Nik Peachey
June 30, 2011 5:40 AM
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Many other teachers have also realised that Voki can be very valuable, not only to encourage and motivate reluctant learners, but also as an assessment tool. As a result, the people at Voki, in consultation with their users and with specially designated Voki Ambassadors, are building a tool that is specifically designed for use in the classroom: Voki Classroom.
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