e-Learning: Technologies
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Together we explore different technologies and how they can be used to improve students’ learning.
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This was originally posted by Simon Evans on 1 Sept 2011. This is cross-posted as part of the transition of Software for Learning to Enabling e-Learning. Find out about Voki. Below are a number of ideas to get you started with using Voki in the...Four things to help get you started with Google+
This was originally posted by Simon Evans on 18 Jan 2012. This is cross-posted as part of the transition of Software for Learning to Enabling e-Learning. With 18 million users and the number continuing to rise Goolge+ continues to...Fotopedia - A secondary resource
This was originally posted by Simon Evans on 18 Jan 2012. This is cross-posted as part of the transition of Software for Learning to Enabling e-Learning. Fotopedia has a vast array of stunning photography available for view. It is a...e-Learning Technologies Round-Up | 25 September 2013
By Tessa GrayFor more technology gems, tips, tricks, related to mobile technologies from across the VLN/Enabling e-Learning groups for the week of 25th September 2013.
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Revised Technologies content in Enabling e-Learning
Started by Tessa Gray 16 Oct 2020 1:07pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayThere's so much to see in the revised Technologies content in the Enabling e-Learning website (TKI). Here you'll find easy-to-use and up-to-date support material on topics such as: Communications technologies as well as technologies to...DISCUSSION POST: Using 3D printing in real-world contexts
Started by Tessa Gray 18 Sep 2019 2:14pm () Replies (4) Last reply by Tessa GrayTechnology is science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools. Enter 3D printers. These have revolutionised how we invent new things and respond to human needs. Now we can imagine, design and make just about...Virtual Reality
Started by Brendon Anderson 28 Aug 2019 9:27pm () Replies (15) Last reply by Tessa GrayKia ora all Has anybody had students creating their own virtual reality or augmented reality videos, images or other? I have an idea that involves students creating VR to immerse users with a local historical pa site. The idea is that people...What is the Internet of Things?
Started by Tessa Gray 12 Jun 2019 12:00pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayYou may have heard the term, Internet of Things (IoT) but what is it and how does it effect teachers in everyday classrooms? Think devices, machine learning, automation, wireless networks, sensors and controls and what do you...App development in the classroom
Started by Tessa Gray 05 Jun 2019 8:22am () Replies (3) Last reply by Tessa GrayI drove a rental car recently, where the built-in GPS system voice instructed me to correct any driving breaches and warned of potential road hazards ahead. My iWatch also prompted me with directions and I had thought... how cool would it be to have...Breaking down Digital Technology progress outcomes for CT and DDDO
Started by Tessa Gray 19 Sep 2018 10:14am () Replies (3) Last reply by Tessa GrayWe’ve recently posting regular updates about revision to the Technology learning area. We also think wherever you are in this journey, you and your learning community will no doubt want to unpack possibilities for designing programmes of...
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The NZ iSchool
www.nzherald.co.nz - An interesting story via the New Zealand Herald about Bucklands Beach and the way they have integrated technology through their school: "Bucklands Beach Intermediate, with a roll of 850, has a long association with computers, having started with...6 Technologies That Will Shape Higher Ed
By Nick Fordcampustechnology.com - For the NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition, researchers and analysts identified six technologies that have the potential to break down linguistic and cultural barriers, make education more affordable and efficient, open up new...Netbooks in the North in the news
www.northernadvocate.co.nz - An interesting news story from the Northern Advocate (10 December, 2011): "The kids of a Far North school - Kaikohe West - who traded books and set lesson times for laptops and self-management have notched up their school's best progress in...150 more schools to receive network upgrades
www.elearning.tki.org.nz - The Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, has confirmed the next 150 schools to receive government-subsidised internal network upgrades, in readiness for ultra-fast broadband. Full information on the Schools Network Upgrade Programme (SNuP) can be...YouTube for Schools | Education channel
www.youtube.com - YouTube is launching a brand new tool to help teachers and students access video content safely. “YouTube for Schools” is a portal that helps curate education materials and videos on subjects such as history and maths while filtering out...Apple OS X Lion software for schools
www.elearning.tki.org.nz - News update on the availability of Lion has been posted on Enabling e-Learning on TKI.
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Revised Technologies content in Enabling e-Learning
Started by Tessa Gray 16 Oct 2020 1:07pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayThere's so much to see in the revised Technologies content in the Enabling e-Learning website (TKI). Here you'll find easy-to-use and up-to-date support material on topics such as: Communications technologies as well as technologies to...App development in the classroom
Started by Tessa Gray 05 Jun 2019 8:22am () Replies (3) Last reply by Tessa GrayI drove a rental car recently, where the built-in GPS system voice instructed me to correct any driving breaches and warned of potential road hazards ahead. My iWatch also prompted me with directions and I had thought... how cool would it be to have...DISCUSSION POST: Using 3D printing in real-world contexts
Started by Tessa Gray 18 Sep 2019 2:14pm () Replies (4) Last reply by Tessa GrayTechnology is science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools. Enter 3D printers. These have revolutionised how we invent new things and respond to human needs. Now we can imagine, design and make just about...Virtual Reality
Started by Brendon Anderson 28 Aug 2019 9:27pm () Replies (15) Last reply by Tessa GrayKia ora all Has anybody had students creating their own virtual reality or augmented reality videos, images or other? I have an idea that involves students creating VR to immerse users with a local historical pa site. The idea is that people...What is the Internet of Things?
Started by Tessa Gray 12 Jun 2019 12:00pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayYou may have heard the term, Internet of Things (IoT) but what is it and how does it effect teachers in everyday classrooms? Think devices, machine learning, automation, wireless networks, sensors and controls and what do you...Scratching our heads for ideas with Scratch!
Started by Tessa Gray 02 Jun 2016 9:59am () Replies (13) Last reply by Adam BakerCan anyone help please? We've got an Apple Mac laptop set up with Scratch software and we've bought a Makey Makey invention kit and hooked it up to the computer. Now what? We know how to set it up, and we've...Breaking down Digital Technology progress outcomes for CT and DDDO
Started by Tessa Gray 19 Sep 2018 10:14am () Replies (3) Last reply by Tessa GrayWe’ve recently posting regular updates about revision to the Technology learning area. We also think wherever you are in this journey, you and your learning community will no doubt want to unpack possibilities for designing programmes of...3D gaming and virtual reality
Started by Tessa Gray 19 Sep 2017 10:29am () Replies (3) Last reply by Tessa GrayWhile some people could be worried their children spend too much time on their devices, these students from Pakuranga College share just how much they’re learning they've gained from each other, their teachers (from different departments)...Digital gaming and games for learning
Started by Tessa Gray 23 Mar 2018 2:35pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Tessa GrayEveryone likes a good game; whether it be sports, cards, boardgames or digital games. Some of us have a guilty pleasure playing Candy Crush or feeding our virtual animals in Hay Day, while others use learning games for knowledge construction and...INTERVIEW WITH A GURU: Makerspace with Digital Technologies in a primary classroom
Started by Tessa Gray 20 Jun 2018 2:41pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayThis month, we’re very privileged to bring you an interview with Warren Grieve (ICT Facilitator/ Digital Technologies Specialist, Medbury School), who talks about Digital Technologies being part of mobile Makerspaces. Some of you might...Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2018 and beyond
Started by Tessa Gray 27 Apr 2018 9:22am () Replies (5) Last reply by Tessa GrayKia ora tatou, there are a lot of new developments on the horizon for Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curricula 2018 and beyond. To stay abreast of the news, subscribe to this Technology Online newsletter. The latest issues...INTERVIEW WITH A GURU: Computational thinking in the primary classroom with Ginette Van Praag
Started by Tessa Gray 17 May 2018 2:02pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayBy now, you’ll be aware of the two new Digital Technologies areas of the Technology curriculum. Computational thinking for digital technologies Computational thinking enables a student to express problems, and formulate...School based research around impact of device interface on higher order thinking
Started by Sam McNeill 26 Mar 2018 3:43pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Sam McNeillKia ora koutou katoa, I found a link on LinkedIn to the Churchie School in QLD who had conducted a longitudinal study across three years of the impact on higher order thinking of the use devices in their classroom. They specifically compared...Enabling e-Learning forum: Digital technologies in the national curriculum
Started by Tessa Gray 12 May 2017 8:59am () Replies (16) Last reply by Tessa GrayDigital Technologies will introduced as a part of the Technology Learning area in The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa in 2018 and at this stage a roll out of consultation workshops is happening round the country. These changes...Free iOS app to help visually impaired students/staff learn
Started by Sam McNeill 18 Sep 2017 8:18pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Sam McNeillEvening Team, A couple of weeks ago I had one of those "wow" moments when I saw the "Seeing AI" app demo'ed live for me in a presentation (to the MoE funnily enough). It really felt like a moment of science fiction for...Gamification
Started by Tracy Prout 09 Sep 2017 11:36am () Replies (12) Last reply by Tracy ProutIs anyone using aspects of gamification successfully in their classroom? I am interested in how effective it is for motivating primary aged boys for a Teacher Inquiry Project. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.iPad music group performance mix?
Started by Carol Kendall 18 Jul 2017 4:12pm () Replies (13) Last reply by Tessa GrayI would love to try creating a small iPad music 'band', with perhaps 5 or 6 students on their own iPads, playing instruments. I am 'barely' a musician, and certainly don't know the terminology for the equipment I would need, but...Educational simulation software and tools?
Started by Carol Kendall 20 Jul 2017 10:08am () Replies (2) Last reply by RachelI'm wondering what simulation software teachers are using at the moment. I'm particularly interested in ideas for primary school students of all ages. I'm thinking not only of ideas like Google Expeditions (and other VR...Free 3D design CAD software opinions and recommendations?
Started by Carol Kendall 18 Jul 2017 3:09pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Rebecca RonaldHi there - we're looking at the availability of 3D design and printing software (having used nothing previously). I'm keen to have students designing products, and being able to have them printed elsewhere (at least until we have our own 3D...Robotics for Intermediate
Started by Lynne Crowe 29 Nov 2016 6:33pm () Replies (11) Last reply by Philippa Nicoll AntipasHi We are wanting to start some robotics groups in 2017. This year we have had a play with Scratch and some Sphero robots. We have recently been to a demo of VEX IQ and are keen on what that has to offer. We have also looked at lego robotics. Our...
The NZ iSchool
www.nzherald.co.nz - An interesting story via the New Zealand Herald about Bucklands Beach and the way they have integrated technology through their school: "Bucklands Beach Intermediate, with a roll of 850, has a long association with computers, having started with...6 Technologies That Will Shape Higher Ed
By Nick Fordcampustechnology.com - For the NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition, researchers and analysts identified six technologies that have the potential to break down linguistic and cultural barriers, make education more affordable and efficient, open up new...Netbooks in the North in the news
www.northernadvocate.co.nz - An interesting news story from the Northern Advocate (10 December, 2011): "The kids of a Far North school - Kaikohe West - who traded books and set lesson times for laptops and self-management have notched up their school's best progress in...150 more schools to receive network upgrades
www.elearning.tki.org.nz - The Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, has confirmed the next 150 schools to receive government-subsidised internal network upgrades, in readiness for ultra-fast broadband. Full information on the Schools Network Upgrade Programme (SNuP) can be...
e-Learning: Technologies
Where we explore how different technologies can support learning.