tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533558450845179570.post3474239522282217877..comments2023-07-02T23:44:39.263+09:00Comments on Be Literate.: NewnessDarren Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255311902776790724noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7533558450845179570.post-17287011587808803312010-08-09T19:50:50.579+09:002010-08-09T19:50:50.579+09:00Thanks Darren. I am excited to read your entry, es...Thanks Darren. I am excited to read your entry, especially in the light of the TCIS senario of NEWNESS! Eventhough we have "old" equipment - (so to speak in tech terms), your post prompted the thought of "newness" of instruction within the classroom. Taking the "old" technology and creating new learning opportunities is imperative. Teachers in the English Dept. were considering the value of blog assignments introduced into our curriculum 3 years ago. Are they still relevant? Have changing trends outdated our curriculum? The BIG question: should we be doing wiki's, facebook, twitter, weebly's and the list goes on...<br /><br />Our final thoughts were: 1)Technology is a handy tool (whether average or cutting edge) but the effectiveness of teacher instruction continues to be paramount to successful education.<br />2) If we as educators strive to be progressive thinkers / learners in the world of technology and underpin our educative aims & objectives with sound teaching strategies; then success is ensured. <br /><br />3) Finally relevant curriculum for our English students is not only seen as Literacy in English but we also have a duty to encourage computer literacy among our 21 st Century learners. <br /><br />Any ideas about how to stay relevant in technology and curriculum would be welcome!<br /><br />Thanks Darren for bring current issues to the table!<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Chantal McAllister<br />TCIS.African Globe Trotters.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13012191076382137296noreply@blogger.com