Five myths about teaching and using technology in a primary classroom along with the reality of what is possible.

1. Five Myths AboutPrimary Teachingand Learning By Kathy Cassidy

2. Myth #1 It’s easier to teach primary kids than older students.

3. Just learning to read… http://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/3313160816/

4. Just learning to write… http://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/3021045168/

5. Myth #2 Five and six year olds are too young to use technology to learn.

6. Webpages http://staff.prairiesouth.ca/sites/kcassidy/math/

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8. Blogs - Online Learning Portfolios http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?user_id=1337&blogger_id=272813

9. Wikis http://alphabetantics.wikispaces.com/Bb

10. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNA5dc5rv-c

11. Myth #3 Primary students should be using pencil and paper, not computers—it helps their fine motor development.

12. Students DO need to use pencil and paper, but… http://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/394479474/

13. Balance http://www.flickr.com/photos/88996417@N00/427383721/

14. Myth #4 It’s not safe for young children to be online.

15. It’s not safe for young children to NOT be online. http://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/3224352060

16. Like Learning to Walk http://www.flickr.com/photos/43927576@N00/133305649/

17. Myth #5 Young children learn best from their teacher.

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23. Wikis http://kcassidy.wikispaces.com/traditions

24. What Are the Implications?