Elliot (right) and his friend, T
In the olden days we didn't have computers in our classrooms. Computers were introduced to my school when I was in the 6th form - too late for me to learn anything about them. How strange that they would become an everyday part of my working life. And these days where would I be without my daily fix of cyber surfing, blog reading and emails?
It's different these days. In Elliot's year 3 and 4 class they get to work on Apple Mac laptops a few times each week. How cool that I was the parent helper last week when the kids discovered that each laptop has a built in camera - perfect for self-portraits.
Learning is a lot of fun these days.
sure is different! I certainly spend a lot more time at the computer and a lot less time reading ... a bit sad really. I love holding a book and turning the pages ... just not the same to read words on a screen or to type out chat instead of talking in person or on the phone.
ReplyDeleteOh Mel one of my optional papers is ICT (info communication and technology) I am learning how to learn through ICT.I have learnt that kids learn through ICT tools such as laptops , digi cameras, etc as part of the day to day learning as opposed to learning how to use the tool, as I thought they did before I started this paper.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the commentSS :) As good fortune would have it I live about 25mins from the Mount so email me at miche11etw@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteand thanks for the kinda words. Much appreciated
MichelleTW
In the olden days I did my first assignment on computer in 4th form I think. I selected all and pressed delete by mistake. Bad move. Thats when I discovered ctrl-z. Good move.
ReplyDeleteBy the time DS starts school in 2 years time I suspect a laptop is going to be on the "stationary list" he brings home...
ggzoeimLol at Pennys stationary list!
ReplyDeleteI just love that shot of them both Mel! Cool that they get to have that resource in their classromm!
What a cool day to help. Already A has told me he wants a laptop. He has started saving, silly mum said she would pay half and he is saving faster than i thought! lol! Eek!!
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