Im so excited that this is my final post…i know i shouldn’t be but using the computer this intensly is sending me crazy, i cant wait to pick up a pen and paper and write something…anything.

To finish of here are a few of the songs that i have been listening to whilst blogging. The cassette player witht he playlist was uploaded from myflashfetish.com.

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Lastly, I need to complete part b of my assignment which looks at the enrichment of my blog so that it caters for different learning styles which are suited to an online active learning environment. The questions are:

1. Which learning style/s does this ICT support?

2. How could this ICT be implemented as a good cognitive tool within the learning environment?

3. How is this ICT enabiling the development of creativity?

Graphics and Images:

1. This will aid visual learners

2. They can be used to support graphic texts and allow visual learners to express their thoughts and in an alternative way.

3. Graphics on the computer or software like pain enables students to create their own images and/or manipulate existing images to represent their own ideas.

A Video Clip:

1. Caters for visual and auditory learners.

2. The ICT could be implemented in the learning environment as it allows for students to see other peoples perspectives or scenarios outside of the classroom.

3. Video clips can be used for creativity as student can be given the opportunity to construct their own video. It may be on a recent topic they are studying in class, a big issue in the community or Just have fun manipulating the environment. Inorder to make a video students need to use teamwork, various resources, other technological skills and have support from their teacher and their school.

A Sound File:

1. A sound file caters for an auditory learner.

2. The sound of music, the sound of environmental elemnts, the sound of a poem being recited or various other sounds can complement a subject that is being learned. It adds further emphasis on the topic and allows for variety in the classroom.

3. Students can construct their own sound files in for a variety of reasons. they could record themselves reading a book and then do a self-analysis; they could talk about a topic; play an instrument or mix already made sound files.

A Graphic Organiser:

1. Supports visual learner

2. A graphic organiser, like inspiration can be used so that students can organise their thoughts in concept maps. This concept map could then be used as a presentation in the classroom or used for further discussion.

3. With the ability to construct your own personal concept map, with information that makes sense to you, students will be able to understand a topic in more depth. Inspiration allows for creativity with the drag and drop actions and the hyperlink functions, students gather research more easily and can see the connection between the concepts.

Online Game:

1. Supports Kinaesthetic learners

2. An online game can support a students learning as they can engage in the situation, using cause and effect or manipulate objects in the game to reach a certain outcome. They allow children to be engaged and have fun…and we all know children learn through PLAY!

3. Students can become creative with the games as they may be able to choose their own characters, level or difficulty. They can control the character on their quest or even build a character from scratch after completing an activity.