Stimulating Creativity

iNet online conference opportunity for young people

  • Date:
    13 September 2010
  • Categories:
    ParentsSchoolsYoung PeopleDigital MediaI
  • Introduction:
    The October 2010 iNet online conference will provide an opportunity for young people around the world to share their views on how new technology should be used for their learning.
  • Article:

    Children and young people from 5 to 18 years are asked to consider the positive and negative aspects of technology in education.  This is a chance to reflect on how students around the world can gain more equal access to technological resources and training.

    Young people who take part are invited to assist with the creation of the online conference website by creating and submitting resources around the conference theme, including the key questions below.  Resources could include original videos, poems, essays, stories, audio files and drawings.  There is no cost for students/schools who wish to participate.

    Key questions for discussion:

    • To what extent should new technology allow 21st century learning to take place when, where and how you as students choose?
    • What difference should new technology make to the learning of students around the world?
    • How 'digitally literate' are you?
    • How willing are the teachers in your school to use technology as part of your lessons?
    • How can young people make sure they use new technologies as part of their learning safely and intelligently?
    • How realistic is it to expect young people from all parts of the world to use new technology in their learning?

    For more information, please visit the iNet website. 

    Please note that the deadline for submitting resources is Monday 20th September 2010.

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