Technology across the curriculum

Today we were exploring how to incorporate using technology into different domains such as mathematics and English. We were using the program Excel to create a bar graph of how many of each coloured m&m there were in a single packet. This would be such a great learning experience for children, as it combines ICT with mathematics in a fun and interesting way, and of course would ensure the engagement of children with the m&m’s (if none of the children are allergic to chocolate!).

We also used inspiration to create snapshots of an Aboriginal story that was found on the ABC website. This is a great English task because it is encouraging the students to consider what the main points of the story are, whilst giving them the creativity to arrange them in the program however they wish. Other students in the workshop certainly had very interesting ideas! I also loved the cultural aspect of this task, which shows us that we can use technology as an aid to teach anything!

I loved the concept of using ICT to engage children when learning traditional subjects such as English and Mathematics! I can see that the children would get a lot from this process, and still be learning core curriculum.