Category Archives: technology

SmartNotebook Interactive WhiteBoard training with Jason from Electroboard

Posted on October 18, 2011 by matthewbower

Electroboard is the sole distributor of Smartboard in Australia. Some useful links: http://interactivewhiteboard.net.au (Official SmartBoard resources including training resources, recordings, files, community) http://www.seeshareshape.com.au (new SmartBoard website) http://exchange.smarttech.com (Canadian exchange) http://www.algodoo.com (for excellent dynamic and constructive  physics learning, including mechanics, light … Continue reading →

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Macintosh workshop

Posted on April 22, 2009 by matthewbower

The Mac workshop I attended today was most informative and covered the following Mac apps: iTunes: can also be used as a content manager for PDFs as well as audio (but not all file types). iPhoto: Using faces and places … Continue reading →

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ICT Lecture by Dean Groom yesterday

Posted on March 26, 2009 by matthewbower

Yesterday Dean Groom gave an interesting lecture to Macquarie University’s EDUC261 – ICT and Education students. Apparently there are over 200 3D immersive virtual worlds with over 2 million people in each. This includes RPGs (Role Play Games) and MMOs … Continue reading →

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Professor Piet Kommers – a great deal of valuable work

Posted on March 9, 2009 by matthewbower

Professor Piet Kommers has done a great deal of work in the area of technology based learning. His wesite can be found at http://users.edte.utwente.nl/kommers/

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