Getting started ~ putting knowledge into practice

Following the excellent Weaving Technology conference that was held in Wagga, NSW, Australia last October I composed a few ideas regarding the thought or process or getting started with technology in the classroom.

I blogged about these ideas here on my main blog ~ Watershed.

Essentially, when starting out with technology in the classroom I feel it is useful to keep the following three rules of thumb in mind...

1. Choose an aspect of the curriculum with which you hold a passion.
2. Choose an online tool with which you feel comfortable or ‘clicks’ for you.
3. Steer a simple, straightforward path at the outset.

You can read more about each of these ideas over at Watershed.

As well, timimg is also important... For example I find term III is favourable moment when the pressure is off somewhat. No final exams and no reports to write.

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Cheers, John.

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Comment by Annette Vartha on January 2, 2009 at 6:29pm: I like your comment "choose an online tool with which you feel comfortable or 'clicks' for you" I find there are so many ideas out there that you don't know where to start - and it all gets a bit overwhelming what to do first... By taking 'baby steps' and doing just one thing at a time it would make introducing new technology more manageable and do-able! Thank you - your three rules of thumb make a lot of sense and put it all into perspective!!!

Comment by John Larkin on June 9, 2009 at 3:46am: Thank you Annette for your comments. It is much appreciated. Sorry for this late reply. Been a little quiet of late.
Take care, John