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By: Sue Mapleson

Sue Mapleson — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:39:44 +0000

Fantastic resources, thanks so much. I have downloaded the posters to use for a Web 2.0 display in our library. Hopefully this will inspire some of our teachers to either use these tools in their classroom or ask how learn more these tools.
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By: Lu Quade

Lu Quade — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:22:49 +0000

Hello.

Just thought i’d drop you a note to say that i found this post very useful for my research project (for my fourth year primary education degree). I have referred to the skills and literacies you have suggested are used and learned to justify using educational technolgies in the classroom (particulalrly podcasting).

Of course I have referenced your site

Thanks heaps (i’ll be back).

By: Julie Squires

Julie Squires — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:58:18 +0000

This is so true. Sometimes even the students are not aware of the skills they are developing, they are just having fun! One of our students suggested blogging was so much more fun than writing!
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By: August Debyser

August Debyser — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:52 +0000

You make so many valid points. Educators must motivate to fully reach the potential of their students. Using technology is a great way to motivate; parents and teachers have to understand how effective these learning tools can be. Thanks for the insight.