Integrating the use of technology into student inquiry

Sam McNeil who is the Director of ICT St Andrew’s College in Christchurch gave a great talk that included some authentic tasks delivered in his school. It was a nice change to see some tech in action that were designed with the learning in mind first, rather than starting with the tech.

• Link to presentation
• Microsoft Pulse (worm like on leaders debate). A real time feedback tool that includes survey features. Can use with embedded videos.
• Key competencies – should be taught not caught
• Use of SAMR as a framework
• Examples
  • Creating a pick a path story using Minecraft
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a film setting through Google Earth
  • Communicate Musical Intention by Composing an Original Piece of Music Inspired by Art
• How to grow this practice in a school?
  • A blog provides a digital window to showcase good practice.
  • The school has recently employed an e-Learning integrator (one class, rest of time working with teachers in and out of classroom
• Sage advice