http://vimeo.com/60982499

Here's a take on documenting learning with  ICT.
Happy new year all.
The Wonder project is finished - but watch this space in ECE as they articulate why 100% qualified and registered teachers is a must for quality learning outcomes......

Don't despair... computers aren't always out to get you???

When 'geeks' use computers in the context of genuine interest it gets everyone on board!

Learning stories using the internet: Onehunga-Cuthbert Kindergarten

Onehunga Cuthbert Kindergarten research.... Here's some more NZ research from ece educate. Probably the only area I have never heard a wide range of conflicting views about is using the internet for research alongside children. Here's a kindergarten exploring this aspect of researching.....

Mayfield Kindergarten Home Videos

Lots of wonder project teams have been dabbling with movie making and digital capture using photostory 3..... It's ben great to see learning documented in a different way that resonates with children as well as connects with families. Here's some NZ research done by Mayfield Kindergarten specifically around getting involvement of families in the learning........a great way to get multiple perspectives into learning documentation.... here's the link to a user friendly thumbnail version of this 3 year project from the ece educate site... http://www.educate.ece.govt.nz/learning/spotlight/MayfieldHomeMovies/WhatWeDid.aspx?p=2

Developing community through ICT | EDtalks

Developing community through ICT | EDtalks

This is another efellow working in Kindergartens. The team from Botany Downs Kg were Centre of Innovation some time back and here one of their number talks about recent ICT work. Their focus is using ICT to build community. An interesting point she makes that some of us will resonate with is approacing the ICT community as an older person ..... but is confident that we are all learners here!
click on the link above for this clip.