After just one day I'm blown away by the passion and energy I'm seeing from every teacher doing this course. You are all amazing and make me truly thankful that I get to do what I do. Can't wait to see what you do with this course.

I can't say that I have come across anything in particular lately, but I thought about current television shows that use tech and wondered what might be out there based on that (I was an avid science fiction reader when I was younger, and know that many of the concepts written about in science fiction works have come into being). Instead I found this video showing how the Science adviser for the 2002 movie The Minority Report created a company to make the futuristic user interface from the movie a reality and it's dated 2008. Where are things heading?#cser…

I used this video as in introduction to our unit on communication over time. Its a fantastic clip to engage students and briefly see how far we have come in using digital technology to communicate with one another! #cserTask1

I also like this.  Most of you all have likely already seen it.

I also like the TED website.

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I am always at a loss of where to start when asked to share an idea for educational technology.

I think the best thing to do rather than share an idea or a bit of educational technology is to share a few frameworks for thinking about it.

The first is the SAMR model developed by Ruben Puentedura.  SAMR looks at phases or stages of pedagogy that incorporates technology.

The second is TPACK developed from an earlier model called PCK it allows a discussion or framework on the integrated nature of technological, pedagogical and content knowledge th…

I was shown this clip a while ago and it stood out to me as an educator. This is where technology is heading. How do we prepare our students for technology which do not even exist?
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The last week I have been immersed in establishing a Code Club type extra curricular option for my school. I see the familiarity of Scratch being a good lead into Python. I already teach Scratch for a short block with the whole class, but feel this is an option for those who want to develop further. #cserTask1

The Kano project, based on Raspberry Pi looks like a promising way to expose older children to hardware. The fact that it is financially attainable, means that children can have the pride and joy of "ownership".
Since the OS is on a removable SD card, many students could use the one device. Resources built into Kano OS look great, too (www.kano.me)

Love the idea of nthis little robot that can be powered by an iphone and stream video to an ipad – what an awesome way to introduce technology to little ones like my preps!! #cserTask1

Google Australia have a great campaign called "Start with Code" which has a link to: http://code.org/
This page has a one hour code tutorial for students of any age, plus a free, online K-8 intro to computer science course. Looks fantastic! #cserTask1

I found this video good motivation to continue my own learning in the area of digital technology so that the students I teach are prepared for life (which is so incredibly different to what it was only 20 to 30 years ago).

Makey Makey: Love seeing the kids eyes light up the first time they make other people musical and start to wonder what else they could use the Makey Makey for.
http://www.makeymakey.com/

UK Education secretary Michael Gove MP dis-application of the then UK ICT curriculum and heralding their Computing curriculum

I'm also amazed with how 3D printing has been used, particularly in the field of medicine. Scientists have been working on 3D printing human organs. Hopefully one day people won't have to be on long waiting lists! I love this as an example of how the field of computer science and medicine work together. #3Dprinting   #cserTask1

I have been looking around for ways for students to easily create their own music either as a whole class or to add original music to video projects. This shows a number of different options that could be used for all ages. #cserTask1

Mobile technologies provide exciting new opportunities for students to engage in programming and develop logical thinking as they engage with their devices. Instead of purchasing game apps, they can start creating them. Recently introduced to GameSalad (for PC and Mac); this task has sent me off to explore what's available for students to use on tablets. Released this month, Tynker is free on the App store and uses visual code blocks. BTW, Hopscotch has good reports too (

The following link takes you to an article about the benefits of sharing students work online – especially written pieces.
Digital Technologies complimenting teaching and learning…not simply an add on.  #cserTask1

I think this video summarises the many different aspects of computer science succinctly and is (I think) one of the better summary videos to inspire students into contemplating a career with technology.  Although 8 months old, (these vids can date quickly) its darn good.  Created by a guy called Marc Scott.   #cserTask1

Digital storytelling  – Desert Pea Media develop and deliver mentoring programs in remote and regional communities around Australia and the world.  "Through the process of telling stories, we create dialogue and advocate awareness around cultural and social issues – creating high end media outcomes to educate, empower and inspire change" #cserTask1  

One of the things I would love to have access to in the school is a 3D digital printer. This image is an example of what could be printed by this printer. Wouldn't it be great for students to be able to print 3D images of things they design!  #cserTask1   #3DPrinted