Jane Carroll, speech language therapist and PhD student, discusses strategies for developing oral language in the early years environment. Jane argues that oral language is the foundation of literacy and having a really good oral language base is the best thing that teachers can do for literacy learning.
CORE Education's IT Manager Glen Davies returns to discuss user control of learning technologies. He points out that while there is an increasing demand in the IT sector for experience in this area, there are increasing concerns about the lack of skilled workers in the IT sector, and a reduction in the number of students deciding to train in related fields.
Paula Eskett is the school library manager at Riccarton High School in Christchurch. Paula is a 2012 CORE Education eFellow and has spent the year investigating increasing student engagement in research and learning through the use of mobile devices.
Laetitia de Vries from Wanaka Primary School explains the 'Action stations' programme which is built around the key competencies, developmental growth, and multiple intelligences.
Beverly Kaye is a 2012 CORE Education eFellow. She investigated the use of apps in her kindergarten environment. Beverly explains how the use of authentic apps helped extend and deepen children's knowledge and experiences.
Geoff Powell, Director of Learning Technology at St Hilda's School in Southport, Queensland, tells us about his school's recent iPad implementation. At Geoff's school they have a one to one iPad programme for the students in the junior school and then allow the senior students to choose which device they will bring. He asserts that allowing student voice is key to the success of the programme.
Helen King from Point England School tells us how encouraging creativity through music, animation, and movies enhanced the learning of her students.
Karen Melhuish-Spencer presented this breakfast session in Dunedin which explored how to extend the reach of professional learning beyond the walls of the staffroom. She outlines how to strategically take advantage of virtual learning opportunities.
Blended e-Learning Facilitator Chrissie Butler, talks about the BLENNZ Learning Library. The Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ (BLENNZ) is a school that is made up of a national network of educational services for children and young people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
ULearn12 keynote speaker, Dr Jason Ohler, is a lifelong digital humanist and storyteller, who believes that we now have what we need to meet the challenges of the digital age with creativity and humanity. He is an enthusiastic champion of the need for students to learn how to use technology wisely and safely, with awareness and compassion.
