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Gaming is good for the brain!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

If you are going into hospital for surgery, ask your surgeon if s/he plays video games. If the answer is no, find another surgeon. It has long been known that video games increase mental dexterity, fine motor skill, multitasking and … Continue reading →

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BYO internet – the way of the future in schools

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

One of my throw-away lines in workshops is that GoogleDocs can be accessed from anywhere in the world – except in Communist China and in some Australian schools. Often when presenting workshops in a school I come across the same … Continue reading →

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10 tips to guarantee #techfail in your school

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Make the use of technology optional for teachers and students. Distribute laptops/tablets to staff at the same time or later than they are made available to students. Provide little or no Professional Development to teaching staff in the use of … Continue reading →

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