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Thoughts on the iPod Touch for Edu

December 17, 2009 - Comment, Equipment, Whole School Issues - By: Chris

Pic: CC Image - /Joe on FlickrTo what extent does the iPod Touch contribute to pedagogical change? On it’s own I’m not sure it does. It’s designed with a different purpose in mind. Having tried one out for a few weeks these are some of my initial thoughts as an aide memoire (and they probably will change over time).

The greatest idea I ever had…

November 12, 2009 - Equipment, Tips and Techniques - By: Chris

Pic: CC - Martin Charbonneau…apart from the Creme Egg toastie.

For simple impact to cost ratio this was a belter.
We have lots of headphones. I mean, hundreds! They get boxed up at the end of our sessions as they’re mostly attached to…

Welcome to the D-Ed Pool!

July 3, 2009 - D-Ed Pool, Equipment - By: Chris

Pic: Computer JunkWhat technology is sitting in your cupboards gathering dust? Not just the stuff which is obsolete, but the stuff which had huge amounts of cash and time lavished on it and then came to nothing.

I’m curious to know if there’s a pattern and whether that pattern can inform ICT strategy for learning.