Author Archives: tommarch

Personal Learning

Posted on August 21, 2008 by tommarch

The following video has created a lot of excitement on the Web.  In it, university students from the US tell the truth about how they use technology. A Vision of Students Today (YouTube Link) Maybe the era of big lecture … Continue reading →

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Big Brother or Big Mother – You Choose

Posted on August 21, 2008 by tommarch

What will they think of next… Technologies seem to be advancing daily.  Below are links to information and videos that show how various groups make use of your “digital trail” or “electronic breadcrumbs.” Global companies seem to have access to … Continue reading →

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The New WWW

Posted on August 21, 2008 by tommarch

If you have broadband access to your phone, you can get “The New WWW” – “Whatever you want, Whenever and Wherever.”  Isn’t that great! Or it it….? What happens when World of WarCraft become World of WarCrack?  Or people play … Continue reading →

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The CALL 08

Posted on July 22, 2008 by tommarch

On June the 19th and 20th, over 70 Year 8 and 9 students answered “The CALL: The Celebration of Achievement, Learning and Leadership.” Held in the library, the two-day incursion served as an extension and enrichment opportunity, challenging students to … Continue reading →

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Oxley Group Off to Borneo

Posted on June 26, 2008 by tommarch

This able and energetic group of students will spend the beginning of their holidays trekking and working in the rainforests of Borneo. Organised by the Oxley College Geography Department, the group sets out on a journey that will take then … Continue reading →

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5 Days in Paris

Posted on May 2, 2008 by tommarch

Year 8 French students in Mesdames Hurth & Hamilton’s classes have done an excellent job presenting what can be done during five days in glorious Paris. Please come to the entrance of the library to take a closer look.

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Oxley Pond Web

Posted on April 8, 2008 by tommarch

Year 8 science students are exploring the local habitat, its species and the food webs that link them all together. Called “Food Webs”, students select the species they have observed or know to live in the local environment. Then they … Continue reading →

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Geography – Learning from Pyrmont

Posted on March 3, 2008 by tommarch

Year 10 Geography students are studying the Pyrmont / Darling Harbour area of Sydney as an example of the changes that a community can go through. Growth, decline, adaptive reuse and gentrification all appear in this area. The students are … Continue reading →

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Great Nanotechnology Video

Posted on February 2, 2008 by tommarch

Take a look at this video that gives a good overview and opinions from experts on nanotechnology.  What aspect of nanotechnology interests you most?

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6 Cool Business Week Commercials

Posted on November 29, 2007 by tommarch

The following commercials were created by the Year 10 students working together in teams during Business Week @ Oxley College. The videos are only one small part of what the students accomplished. Enjoy! Concrete Jungle Footwear KidzKit McNaughty’s Ping Pong … Continue reading →

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