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  Moore's Law  states that technological advances double every two years, and in the same time frame, the cost of that technology halves. This puts digital tools in the laps of classrooms all over Aotearoa very quickly after they first appear on the market.  So how on Earth do we keep up with it all? We don't, at least, not all of it.  I have some simple rules which I apply that helps me filter out what I might invest my time into learning: What will enhance the learning of my ākonga? My SAMR rule Start from a place of my own strength and confidence Can I learn about it in 60 minutes? Can I create something classroom-useful in 20 minutes? Join a community Why? 1.   I'm a real fan of  Sinek's Golden Circles  when it comes to making changes to my classroom practice because it helps me focus on why I am making changes. So much of what we do in classrooms does actually help ākonga learning so I want to be clear that when I introduce a new tool or stra...

  Still deciding if Flipped Learning is for your students? Flipped learning is a strategy many teachers across Aotearoa are exploring or have launched into. TKI has a comprehensive collection of research, links, advice, and examples about  Flipped Learning .  What is Flipped Learning? -  see here Why Flip Learning? -  Benefits and Challenges  -  Research and Readings   Examples of Flipped Learning  in Aotearoa This blog aims not to replace it, but to supplement the content on TKI, particularly in the area of creating content for your students.  Disclaimer :  the apps and software listed in this blog are not an exhaustive list, nor am I endorsing these. They are just examples of apps and software that you may find useful plus some tips in between. This blog So, you've read about Flipped Learning and weighed all the pros and cons of the effect of a Flipped Learning model for your students that you have in your class, but you might sti...