Curriculum area focus
All areas of the Key Learning Areas can be covered incorporating ICT’s in some way using Blogs through ‘Way of Working’ and ‘Knowledge and Understanding’ (QSA, 2007t). Using a Science theme Blog posts are as follows-
Science | Films of experiments |
The Arts/ Technology | Photos/ paintings 3D objects |
HPE | Daily exercise plan in space |
SOSE | Mapping planets |
Maths | Graphing moon phases |
English | Journaling Second Life Virtual Moon World/ Dreamtime storytelling |
Languages | Create alien language & communicate |
Newmann & Associates, 1996 released studies that confirm the correlation of quality classroom practices that engaged students relating directly to the quality of their learning outcomes.
Overall this is about using an engaging method of access to information and knowledge using technology, anytime and anywhere in a creative and innovative manner
for lifelong learning and a strong global economy.