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today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them
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Keynote speaker at OARIC, 2011, Jim Wedman, has suggested that today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them (iphones, ipads, etc) and that this will have an enormous…Continue

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today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them

Keynote speaker at OARIC, 2011, Jim Wedman, has suggested that today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them (iphones, ipads, etc) and that this will have an enormous impact on education. In addtion Prof Wedman makes the claim that future learners may never touch a computer keyboard. Do you agree with him?
Mar 2
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Mohamed EL-Zamil replied to Cindy Gunn's discussion today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them
"I do agree.Still I hope that computers won't distract learners and that they will use them to enahnce learning"
Jan 30, 2012
Cindy Gunn replied to Cindy Gunn's discussion today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them
"The conference is being held in Thailand. It's an international conference but he was mainly talking abaout areas with limited funds for education so one of his points was that it's more economical for universities and schools to…"
Apr 26, 2011
Cindy Gunn replied to Cindy Gunn's discussion today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them
"They are taping all the sessions but I don't know if they are going to put them online or not. I'll post the link if they do. He was talking about how useless investing in computer labs is now and even how investing in laptops is step in…"
Apr 25, 2011
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today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them

Keynote speaker at OARIC, 2011, Jim Wedman, has suggested that today's learners do not go to computers – they take their computers with them (iphones, ipads, etc) and that this will have an enormous impact on education. In addtion Prof Wedman makes the claim that future learners may never touch a computer keyboard. Do you agree with him?
Apr 25, 2011
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Cindy Gunn commented on James Buckingham's event TA - EdTech and TA - RAK Chapter
"Thanks Jim for putting up the abstracts - looking forward to a great event!"
Apr 13, 2011
Cindy Gunn replied to James Buckingham's discussion Personal Learning Networks: Why and How? - Christine Jones - 16 April (RAK)
"Thanks Vance. I am always impressed by your knowledge of this area! :)"
Apr 4, 2011
Cindy Gunn replied to James Buckingham's discussion Personal Learning Networks: Why and How? - Christine Jones - 16 April (RAK)
"Thanks!"
Apr 4, 2011
Cindy Gunn replied to James Buckingham's discussion Personal Learning Networks: Why and How? - Christine Jones - 16 April (RAK)
"I am looking forward to this presentation. Do you have any suggested readings on this topic?"
Apr 4, 2011
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How to manage technology in the classroom

A discussion thread leading up to the presentation on the subject in Dubai October 30th, 2010.See More
Apr 4, 2011
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Cindy Gunn joined Heather Maria Baba's group
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Google Gossip

A group to share and discuss Google-related stuff: tools, gadgets, gismos, widgets and best practice, and usage, issues and tips.
Apr 4, 2011
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Cindy Gunn commented on James Buckingham's event Innovate Using Educational Technology and Your Beliefs - Nicholas Yates
"oops - meant listening!  "
Apr 4, 2011
Cindy Gunn commented on James Buckingham's event Innovate Using Educational Technology and Your Beliefs - Nicholas Yates
"I'm sorry I missed this one too. I am watching the recording now"
Apr 4, 2011
Cindy Gunn commented on James Buckingham's event Innovate Using Educational Technology and Your Beliefs - Nicholas Yates
"I really hope I can attend this presentation. I am also doing a similar research into teachers' beliefs and technology use in the classroom."
Mar 30, 2011
Cindy Gunn might attend James Buckingham's event
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Innovate Using Educational Technology and Your Beliefs - Nicholas Yates at online

April 3, 2011 from 5pm to 6:30pm
Here's a brief introduction to this presentation  You can also view Nicholas' PowerPoint presentation here.TESOL Arabia - Nicholas Yates View more presentations from taedtech This will be an online synchronous presentation that is scheduled to take place at…See More
Mar 30, 2011
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Cindy Gunn commented on Heather Maria Baba's blog post What's your 'Digital Type'?
"Thanks for this resource. I think I prefer your classifications though - "digital butterfly" works for me!"
Mar 29, 2011

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At 11:14am on September 3, 2010, Heather Maria Baba said…
Hi Cindy
Lucky you! Are you presenting? Where is it this year?
Be sure to make some contacts for EdTech SIG - and do a write up/review to post somewhere!
Have a great time!
H
At 11:25pm on September 1, 2010, Heather Maria Baba said…
Hi Cindy!
Are you back?
How was your holiday?
Cheers
H
 
 
 

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