Comments on: Things that make a difference http://ictpd.net/2008/08/things-that-make-a-difference/ Online PD that's Effective and Affordable Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:52:34 +1000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Cherry http://ictpd.net/2008/08/things-that-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-2491 Cherry Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:28:38 +0000 http://ictpd.net/?p=81#comment-2491 I think we need to focus more strongly on the control issue. Too many 'controls' are being touted; this reduces an individual's (student/teacher) desire and need to get involved. I think we need to focus more strongly on the control issue. Too many ‘controls’ are being touted; this reduces an individual’s (student/teacher) desire and need to get involved.

]]> By: Deb Boughton http://ictpd.net/2008/08/things-that-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Deb Boughton Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:02:28 +0000 http://ictpd.net/?p=81#comment-184 I heartily agree with all of the above... as someone supporting as well as teaching with technology (Computer and technology coordinator), it is extremely frustrating not to be able to give others the time they deserve to assist and support them in their use of technology in the classroom. Either I'm on class or we don't have enough time to work with the idea they want to implement. I feel like I'm pulled multiple directions - if only there were more of me to help these willing teachers who want ot use technology!!! I heartily agree with all of the above… as someone supporting as well as teaching with technology (Computer and technology coordinator), it is extremely frustrating not to be able to give others the time they deserve to assist and support them in their use of technology in the classroom. Either I’m on class or we don’t have enough time to work with the idea they want to implement. I feel like I’m pulled multiple directions – if only there were more of me to help these willing teachers who want ot use technology!!!

]]> By: Admin http://ictpd.net/2008/08/things-that-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Admin Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:53:42 +0000 http://ictpd.net/?p=81#comment-128 Hi Dave, Thanks for the feedback. It's good to know that you found the article useful. I should have included time (or lack of it) as one of the things. I'm not sure why I didn't. A colleague commented recently that their research showed that time is not really the issue. It's not that simple. There will always be more demands on teachers time than they can deal with. It's more about making ICT a priority with the limited time teachers have. ICT won't be an important priority for some teachers unless it is made an important part of the school's priorities and made accountable. A slightly different take rather than just saying "we don't have time". Hi Dave,

Thanks for the feedback. It’s good to know that you found the article useful. I should have included time (or lack of it) as one of the things. I’m not sure why I didn’t.
A colleague commented recently that their research showed that time is not really the issue. It’s not that simple. There will always be more demands on teachers time than they can deal with. It’s more about making ICT a priority with the limited time teachers have. ICT won’t be an important priority for some teachers unless it is made an important part of the school’s priorities and made accountable. A slightly different take rather than just saying “we don’t have time”.

]]> By: Dave Hounsell http://ictpd.net/2008/08/things-that-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Dave Hounsell Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:57:06 +0000 http://ictpd.net/?p=81#comment-126 At Broulee we've tried to implement the model as described over the last ten years - mostly succesfully. I was mightily impressed with the clarity these powerful ideas have been documented by Bryn and Chris. At Broulee we’ve tried to implement the model as described over the last ten years – mostly succesfully.
I was mightily impressed with the clarity these powerful ideas have been documented by Bryn and Chris.

]]> By: Human » Blog Archive » 12th thing and golf balls http://ictpd.net/2008/08/things-that-make-a-difference/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Human » Blog Archive » 12th thing and golf balls Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:55:59 +0000 http://ictpd.net/?p=81#comment-45 [...] since I stumbled upon the 11 Things that make a difference by Bryn Jones and Chris Betcher a few months ago, I have often marveled at the their uncanny [...] [...] since I stumbled upon the 11 Things that make a difference by Bryn Jones and Chris Betcher a few months ago, I have often marveled at the their uncanny [...]

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