Exploring New Literacies

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Melanie Hughes replied to Fiona Banjer's discussion 'Reflect on what you already know...'

Why do you think our students are so keen to use computers and handheld devices like the Nintendo DS and the internet?I think instant gratification is a big reason why students like handheld devices. Simply press a few buttons and then get an inst...

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This is me!

Hello and welcome! Hopefully from accessing this space you will gain some insight into the evolution of new literacies, in all their forms.

Posted by Fiona Banjer on April 18, 2009 at 6:49pm — 1 Comment

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Just checking in - are you having difficulty signing in to flickr to upload a photo? Please let me know. The idea behind this is to offer a window into your world as you represent such a variety of countries. I would love to know what classrooms look like in other places!

Fiona

Created by Fiona Banjer May 12, 2009 at 9:17pm. Last updated by Fiona Banjer May 12.

Introducing ourselves

Would you please take a moment to add a photo of yourself 'in situ' to the flickr account linked to the menu above.

To get the ball rolling at the set up of the ning group "Images4Education" we were encouraged to add a photo of the view from our window to share how we are all the same (have homes where we sit in front of computers) but are unique (noone had the same view to look at). A twist on that would be for us all to add a view into our classroom.

Flickr offers a fre… Continue

Created by Fiona Banjer May 10, 2009 at 6:47am. Last updated by Fiona Banjer May 9.

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In the bottom right corner of the screen is a bar that indicates how many users are signed in. Check to see if anyone is in there, click on the bar and go in for a quick chat.
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Created by Fiona Banjer May 10, 2009 at 6:36am. Last updated by Fiona Banjer May 9.

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Created by Fiona Banjer Apr 27, 2009 at 6:15pm. Last updated by Fiona Banjer Apr 27.

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Reflect on what you already know... 8 Replies

Started by Fiona Banjer. Last reply by Melanie Hughes Aug 14.

Projects and events to get involved in

Started by Fiona Banjer Apr 30.

Sharing experiences and seeking alternatives

Started by Fiona Banjer Apr 30.

Useful links to support your professional development

Diigo online sharing of bookmarks. Access resources used by educators all over the world, join groups to focus on specific areas of interest
http://www.diigo.com/profile/mrs_banjer

QSITE connects and supports educators, institutions and their stakeholders so they may fully explore the opportunities Information Communication Technologies bring to Queensland education and its classrooms every day. QSITE helps educators to: Engage, Share, Connect & Lead
http://www.qsite.edu.au/

Reading Online is an online publication of the International Reading Association. This article describes the features of a classroom where new literacies are integral.
http://www.readingonline.org/

Edna.edu.au: Resources and networks for learning and teaching.
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go

Apple Learning Interchange
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/

If you use others regularly please share the links!