Last week I posted a message about the utilization of new media on primary/elementary schools. I then thought of some reasons why the usage of internet and computers is still relatively small. After speaking with some teachers, I found out there are at least two other good reasons: 1) Money. Let’s face it, although governments …
Monthly Archive: July 2008
Jul 16
New media in your classroom
I read a newspaper article today here in the Netherlands about the usage of new media in primary/elementary schools. Although the article mentioned a distinct rise in internet and computer use in general, it is currently only used in 26% of all schools. Granted, it has risen from 15% last year, but I still think it’s …
Jul 13
New game: More and less
There’s a new game on the site: ‘More and less’: This game consists of 4 sheets with numbers, 4 sheets with objects and 8 sheets with 4 ‘questions’ each. Print, cut out, and laminate all the cards. The children have to indicate which of the 2 objects on the question cards there are more of. …