In the U.S. the virtual classroom is becoming more popular with 300,000 high schools students taking online classes for various subjects.  My first reaction was How does these impact on peer to peer face to face interaction, how does this seclusion affect a teenager socialisation and what if access to internet and computer is not available.  [...]

Is it appropriate for Younger students including Kindergarten students to search the internet and YouTube specifically for movies/information relating to a subject?  Kathy has asked the question because recently in her Kindergarten class students were searching YouTube for a video posted of a students brother. 
Student are having access to the World Wide Web, Technology and all [...]

Anna discusses the different types of games that can be used in the classroom.  Alot of video games are played by students outside of school hours so students are comfortable with the format and so adapting these to use in the classroom could be worthwhile.  The educational games developed with an understanding of the principles of [...]

A recent newspaper article in The Age discussed what the students of today have in their school bags.  Hi-tech gadgets such as MP3’s, phones, PDA’s and Laptops are all part of some students essentials, but what about those who can’t afford the gadgets? and How does the digital divide impact on students learning?
A school teacher is [...]

What part can computers play to motivate students to learn?  Although enhanced student learning and the ability to extend students knowledge is an important reason to use ICT’s in the classroom is necessary is there a less meaninful way however still valid reason to use computers not only in the classroom but for students homework.  [...]

What do teachers use blogging for in the classroom? 
The main one I have come across is to publish work and update parents on their children’s day - a way of keeping in touch with the parents.  Although the time this would take up would be minimal.  Are students being engaged and are they actively learning??
In All the [...]

I agree with Steven that although podcasting is daunting it could be of great benefit to children in the classroom in various key learning areas and for many different subjects.
The background noise is an issue. I wonder whether if by children using a microphone attached directly to the computer rather than a speaker picking [...]

 
Here is the I Movie about student learning
my-first-project.mp4

The task of the day was to make an Imovie using two pictures as metaphors regarding student learning. With limited time (mind you it still took me at least two hours - although I can see how the more you use it the easier it would get) to complete the task I believe [...]

Podcasting is new to me and using podcasting in and educational setting has not been an option for me till today however seeing how easy it is to use and the endless possibilities that can be opened up in the classroom are very exciting.
Today we used Garageband to make a podcast on our Greatest Passion [...]