Four ways to move beyond substitution with the SAMR model
Classrooms all over the world are now filled with all sorts of amazing technology, but the big question is,’How well is this technology being used?’ Using it for substitution is a great place to begin if you’re new to it, but it should never be a place to stay....
How can we use digital technologies to capture evidence of student thinking?
We are teaching in exciting times – for teachers in New Zealand, National Standards have disappeared and we can again begin to get a bit more creative with our lesson planning ideas. For teachers elsewhere, many countries now have a digital technology curriculum...
Encourage Students to use spare time purposefully
There is always at least one in every classroom. What is it you’re wondering? If we gave this statement to our students and asked them what it could be, I’m sure they would come up with interesting ideas. Wouldn’t it be a great critical thinking starter! What I’m...
How to effect change with your colleagues – some tips for effective training.
One of the things I love the most about the job I do is the opportunity I have to meet with so many dedicated teachers. Our schools have some amazing teachers who are doing fantastic things within their programmes. But like anything, some are more digitally savvy than...
