Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Podcasting as a tool for learning

Upon recently completing the 'podcasting task' using the program 'Podium' I have fully realised the massive potential this has in the classroom setting. It has inspired me to use this technology to support and encourage learning across the curriculum, originally I had some reservations about its use in the classroom but after my first hand experience of actually using the technology I have found it both easy to use and adaptable.

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

ICT and Mathematics

It is fair to say there are many fantastic resources available online to support the teaching and learning of Mathematics, including government produced resources from national strategy websites. There are also a number of schools and organisations which pool many resources, these include Coxhoe (which i use regularly when teaching), Woodlands (also very good) and many others. Its these 'many others' i am interested in and would appreciate anyone suggesting some sites i may have missed myself, good or bad any views or comments on this matter will be very much appreciated.

Monday, 2 February 2009

Music recording within the primary school setting

I have been recording music for many years now using programs such as 'logic' and 'protools', whilst these are excellent for adult use their usage is too complex for children. I have encountered some programs in schools such as 'super-duper-music-looper' which is a program which enables children to construct songs using pre-recorded samples. I have not really seen many programs which allow children to construct their own compositions past just simply recording a live performance. As this is a growing area of interest for older children and adults due to technological advances and availability I believe it has a solid place in the classroom setting. Any-one know of any programs thay have used/heard of or any opinion on the matter?