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class=984471221-11032009>As a kid I remember having to learn the process of how
to do algebra, or whatever. But now it seams to be just a series of button
presses.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=984471221-11032009>It reminds me of an old thing about tools in
technology, which is "When you learn how to use a hammer, everthing looks like a
nail".</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=984471221-11032009>And my concern is that we are using computers like
this.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=984471221-11032009>Reagrds,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=984471221-11032009>Jamie Le Rossignol</SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> yr7-10it-bounces@edulists.com.au
[mailto:yr7-10it-bounces@edulists.com.au] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ros
Meadows<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, 11 March 2009 7:26 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Year 7 -
10 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
[Yr7-10it] Tools for Interactivity (Was: Missed the boat?)<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Thanks Jane, we certainly do see life as an ICT
teacher from the same angle.<BR><BR>In 30 odd years (ouch!) of teaching Maths -
I have not noticed the curriculum change that much, and the way most teachers
teach Maths is the same as even 40 years ago when I was at school! That is, show
and tell the theory and formulas, show a couple of examples on the
blackboard/whiteboard, set kids to do the exercises. Except the text books are
now in colour and have pictures! Pythagorus is still taught at Yr 9, Basic trig
at Yr 10 etc<BR></FONT><BR>Apart from having to learn how to use the CAS
calculator this year I have never had any PD in Maths (although the way I
deliver it is vastly different these days because i have the advantage of using
ICT in maths classes) <BR><BR>__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3805 (20090127) __________<BR><BR>The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.<BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.eset.com">http://www.eset.com</A><BR> <p></p><p><b>Important - </b>This email and any attachments may be confidential. If received in error, please contact us and delete all copies. Before opening or using attachments check them for viruses and defects. Regardless of any loss, damage or consequence, whether caused by the negligence of the sender or not, resulting directly or indirectly from the use of any attached files our liability is limited to resupplying any affected attachments. Any representations or opinions expressed are those of the individual sender, and not necessarily those of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.</p>
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