Module 9

Scootle
Learning Paths
I have used scootle for the last 12 months in my classroom and it has been invaluable. I have a kindergarten class and now they regularly log on using their pins in Mathematics, English, Science and Tech and HSIE. Scootle has enhanced my differentiated curriculum because learning paths can be created for each child according to their individual needs. The paths I do create I also email and share with my grade partners.
Regularly each term I set up several learning paths on the class page for the children to do at home. I download information about the learning paths I have created in PDF form and share it with parents, so they can see the benefits of each learning object and encourage the children to participate.

Collaborative Group activities
This is a new feature of Scootle which I cannot wait to use. This looks almost like a mini wiki where students can create their own profiles/avatars and add their own information/comments. The teacher can also monitor group input.

Like all web.2 technology I see ALL the benefits of using scootle with regard to the above ilearn model;

* communication and collaboration skills
* questioning skills
* reflective skills
* creative thinking skills
* critical thinking skills
* multimodal literacy skills