Through my experiences in schools across a variety of contexts I’ve learned that if we don’t share really practical and productive ideas for managing these ‘housekeeping’ issues, we run the risk of building barriers, not bridges, towards truly integrated...
I am so fortunate to jump in and out of connected classrooms across the globe, and I’m happy to work with whatever tools are in place to support learning. However, I am always excited to see an Apple TV in place that allows me to be mobile and responsive, using my iPad to...
Photography skills, selfies, app-hacking… often my workshops are designed to utilise a whole variety of tools and tactics, but they are always firmly focused on pedagogies. Identifying and leveraging opportunities for learning is key. As a presenter it’s always nice...
I’ve been working with students in Years 3-6 to produce images using apps for digital drawing, and I thought I’d share our adventures. Although I usually use student creations, as the works are derived from selfies depicting young learners, instead of describing the...
“Where would the Impressionists have been without the invention of portable paint tubes that enabled them to paint outdoors? Who would have heard of Andy Warhol without silkscreen printing? The truth is that technology has been providing artists with new ways to express...
I’m regularly asked for my thoughts on technology and our youngest learners – the best apps, the best devices, and how much time should children spend on their iPads. And yes, there’s a lot to talk about as parents navigate concerns about new and...
