Steve Kelly
Contributing Writer
Steve Kelly and friend - kellyocs
I am an artist and teacher who also has a passion for writing.
After many years of teaching art to high school students I retrained as a computing teacher and now most of my artwork is created with mouse and monitor rather than paint and palette. If you google kellyocs you will find examples of my art and photography. I have written short stories and poems and had a number of them published but this is my first foray, apart from tutorials and training materials for students and teachers, into writing non-fiction. I live in Ballina, a beautiful seaside town on the east coast of Australia, and am married to an English teacher.
Latest Articles
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Electronic Whiteboards and the 21st Century Classroom
Electronic Whiteboards have been around for a while now but how many teachers believe they are regularly using theirs to anywhere near its full potential?
Apr 5, 2012
- Steve Kelly
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Teaching and Performance Related Pay Schemes: A Bad Idea?
The O'Farrell government has recently proposed a new performance related pay scheme for teachers in NSW Department of Education schools. Will it work?
Mar 14, 2012
- Steve Kelly
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Google Me: Creating a Searchable Online Identity
Most people can't be bothered typing in a long and complex web address. Wouldn't it be easier to tell people 'Just google me!' instead?
Mar 7, 2012
- Steve Kelly
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Compulsory Education and the Notion of Necessary Authority
Student understanding of the 'necessary authority' of teachers is the crux of a school's ability to function effectively.
Mar 1, 2012
- Steve Kelly
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Cyber Service and the Decline of Retail Civility
How have digital answering machines and online transactions affected our ability to engage in pleasant conversation as part of everyday customer service?
Apr 13, 2011
- Steve Kelly
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Computers in Education: Introducing ICT in the Classroom
General guidelines for introducing Information and Communications Technologies in the classroom. Some basics on using computers as teaching/learning tools.
Apr 10, 2011
- Steve Kelly
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Choosing an Online Avatar: The Weird Side of Digital Identity
The great thing about being on the internet is that nobody knows you're a dog. A less than serious look at creating your own unique online presence.
Feb 15, 2011
- Steve Kelly
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Compassion by Legislation: The Queensland Flood Tax Levy Debate
Is the Federal Government's decision to levy Australian taxpayers for the damage bills of the Queensland floods and cyclone Yasi a reasonable option?
Feb 8, 2011
- Steve Kelly
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The News From Cyclone Yasi: Media Giants Beware
Are social networking media such as webcams, youtube videos, and twitter posts able to provide better coverage of major events than traditional news media?
Feb 7, 2011
- Steve Kelly
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Free Software for Art Teachers: 3D Graphics and Animation
Software reviews and links for Art teachers interested in teaching 3D graphics and animation in the art classroom using free to download and use software.
Feb 2, 2011
- Steve Kelly
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