EDTK 2030

Hi Shaliza

In response to your post, I would like to add that critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored and self-corrected thinking which attempts resoning at the highest level of thinking. It requires the individual to assess, apply, analyze and evaluate their experience or observation of a topic before making a conclusion (Foundation for critical thinking, 2013).

I am of the believe that parents must be involved in their childs education, hence giving...

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I am expecting to learn as much as i possibly can about technology so i can be up to the speed of this generation. I am expecting my e-tutor and CC to be my guide and motivator throughout this course so i can be successful at the end. I am expected to participate in all activities, make my post on time and interact with my peers. At the moment i am a little sad because i have been searching through the course page trying to find the activities that i missed and ...

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My name is Hulla Cooper form the beautiful sunny island Jamaica. I am very passionate about the early years and am willing to dedicate my remaining years to the development of young children in Jamaica. Financially, it will not be worth it but the passion and enthusiasm i have for these children will give me the satisfaction i seek each night before i fall asleep, the confidence that i was able to make a positive impact in molding a young mind. I am...

I tried using VT am not sure if it does work, however, i am placing the link here for my peers to view my first video. Happy viewing: http://voicethread.com/#thread/6120338/31414986

Subject: Science

Topic: My eyes

Date: October 23, 2014

Age Group: 4yrs Duration: 15 minutes Number of children: 8

Activity Title: Picture Discussion

Objective: At the end of lesson children should be able to:

1. Tell the purpose of the eyes

2. Tell where the eyes can be found

3. Tell what happened when the eyes are closed

4. Count the amount of eyes

5. Match eyes correctly on chart

Web Quest by: Hulla Cooper

Numeral 2 means two something

Class level: 3 years old

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Numeral 2

Materials Needed: Working computer with mouse, number chart, body parts chart

Introduction

Lesson will be introduced by singing the jingle “I can jump on two feet…early in the morning”...

Define two or more types of ICT tools that can be used in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process. Say how these tools support the major dimensions of constructivist theories. You may use tools from your own experience.

Two ICT tools that can be used in the classroom to enhance the teaching and learning process are digital camera and the laptop with a wireless mouse. The cellphone is used to capture moments with children like making videos of ...

Convergence as it applies to ICT

Information Communication and Technology (ICT) include a range of technology and other resources used to create, store, communicate, disseminate and manage information (Tinio, as cited in ECDFS essential readings, 2014). According to Janssen (n.d) convergence is the process of combining two or more different pieces of technology into a single system making it possible to share information across a variety of medium. There are different type...

Justify the use of Web 2.0 tools for development of higher order thinking skills (500 words)

Web 2.0 is a World Wide Web site that uses technology beyond the static pages to increase changes in the way web pages are made and use. It allows users to interact and collaborate with each other in a social media dialogue (Wikipedia.org, 2014). Students are given the opportunity to share what they have learnt with the use of technological tools of web 2.0 as these tools give...

Hi Monica

Very attractive presentation. The twisting of the different colours clearly depicts the lesson the children in your care will be learning. I would also like to add that the use of ICT in education also saves time and prepare early childhood children for the technological age. Also children are fond of these devices so they will pay keen interest in the lesson being taught and eager to have hands interaction with them.