Week 1

Week 1 & 2 Reflection

Unfortunately, much to my disappointment, I did not have an enrolment to 4001 Eps during week 1 of Uni.  Through an amazing opportunity I was able to confirm my placement and join my fellow ICT-ites in Week 2.  I feel blessed to be part of this group and excited about exploring cutting edge technologies and pedagogies that will bring an educational revolution.  Although I may have missed the Lecture and Tutorial, I thank my fellow team members for their contributions on their blogs to help fill in the gaps.

I confess, I find my knowledge base somewhat limited, but I am eagerly awaiting my journey throughout this course.  The ultimate will be reflecting on the progress we have all made and the contributions we will have to offer as we go forward into our new careers. “Enjoy the Journey”.

Week 1 Readings

ICTs for Learning – Practical Ideas for Teachers Years P-3 and 4-9 offer some interesting insights into Life Long Learning, Productive Pedagogies and Cross-curricular Priorities.   The activities offered provide a bouncing board for teachers to explore and expand their own ideas on how to integrate ICT’s into everyday planning while providing opportunities for students to be a;

• Knowledgeable person with deep understanding

• Complex thinker

• Active investigator

• Responsive creator

• Effective communicator

• Participant in an interdependent world

• Reflective and self-directed learner

(The State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2003, p.4).

Smart Classrooms Professional Development Framework outlines the requirements to attain an ICT Certificate, Digital Pedagogy Licence and Digital Pedagogy Licence Advanced in Queensland. 

Here’s to an exciting discovery of new ways of thinking, learning and educating.

References

The State of Queensland,  Department of Education, 2003.  ICTs for Learning – Years P-3 Practical Ideas for Teachers.  Education  Queensland, Brisbane.