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I am a lover of all things visual. The more clearly my information is presented, the easier it is for me, my students and colleagues in making sense of the world. When trying to motivate teachers to start using technology in the classroom as a part of their everyday practice, it is vital that we [...]

It is finally here. The Action Stations Series through the Curriculum Corporation releases a practical guide for teachers on ‘Digital Storytelling.’ There is no denying the importance of making our students critically literate, and in doing so, more digitally responsible. But creating lessons that cover these issues in an engaging way is not always clear [...]

Three explicit focuses helped this Digital Storytelling lesson exceed expectations.

The importance of visual literacy in the classroom cannot be argued. The children of today are bombarded with visual messages in mediums ranging from signage, photos, videos, banners, television, internet, etc. It is now more important than ever that we utilise technology in the classroom to develop the students’ understanding, but to also be critical. [...]

Podcasting and vodcasting has been talked about a great deal over the past few years as teachers and students tackle new technology as a way of engaging their students. But now, more than ever, it is vital that we are not only exposing our students to the wide range of creative mediums available, but teaching [...]