A quite interesting article on teachers observing imbalance of powers taking place when playing legos in the classroom. It describes the strategies these teachers set up to try to get the kids reflect on the issues of power, ownership and equity and how these reflections are used to encourage the adoption of more collaborative behaviors.Why we banned Legos
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Date: Thursday February 14, 2008Posted in: education, reports and trends
An interesting report by Hannah Green and Celia Hannon published by www.demos.co.uk
[Description reproduced from their website]
“Their Space: Education for a digital generation draws on qualitative research with children and polling of parents to counter the myths obscuring the true value of digital media.
Approaching technology from the perspective of children, it tells positive stories about how they use online space to build relationships and create original content. It argues that the skills children are developing through these activities, such as creativity, communication and collaboration, are those that will enable them to succeed in a globally networked, knowledge-driven economy.”
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Date: Saturday February 9, 2008Posted in: New Zealand
For about a month, I have been working for CWA New Media (Wellington, NZ) as developer/programmer. The position is permanent. CWA New Media works mostly under contract for the ministry of education NZ or for The Learning Federation (organism common to Australia and New Zealand).CWA New Media produces innovative e-learning materials of all sorts. From short learning objects to complex websites, for learners as well as for teachers, across all levels of education (pre-school to university).Samples of their past work can be seen at: CWA :: Our Work. Use the menu on the top of the page to explore all their types of work.
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