Monthly Archives: February 2010
School’s out Friday
*Having trouble embedding the video for some unknown reason. Follow the links in the post. Tony Hollingsworth sent me the link to this video and I just had to share it with you for School’s out Friday this week. I … Continue reading
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The thin red line….
We walk a fine line in our schools today. To block or not to block, that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outraged parents, Or to take arms against a … Continue reading
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VALA 2010 – I wasn’t there, but I learnt from you
I followed the Twitter hashtag from the VALA 2010 conference that happened here in Melbourne a week or two ago, but somehow I missed this gem of a video about what libraries need in today’s world. Thanks to Chris Betcher … Continue reading
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School’s out Friday
I’m sure quite a few of you who live with a dog can relate to the above video. And if you’re like me, and share your home with a Labrador Cross, then you’re bound to be able to relate. Bella … Continue reading
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Wallwisher for collective intelligence
I’m trying this year to make a concerted effort to shift more of my teaching into collaborative sites to make the most of collective intelligence. I’m really pleased that the Year 9 English team I work with has once again … Continue reading
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TED 2010
TED 2010 (Technology, Entertainment, Design – ideas worth spreading) took place over the last four days in Long Beach and Palm Springs. Thanks to the magic of the Twitter hashtag #TED, I’ve been able to keep track of some of … Continue reading
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School’s out Friday
Did I tell you I’m now a Mac user? Not only have I become a devotee of the iPhone, but I’m also loving the MacBook Pro my school have provided me with. We’ve gone dual platform, largely because we see … Continue reading
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School today VS Pew Internet advice
Sometimes I feel disconnected from other teachers. I think this happens when you envision a different future, away from pen and paper teaching and exams. A recent conversation brought this home to me. I was advocating for an eportfolio contributed … Continue reading
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The Philadelphia experiment – Educon 2.2
Educon 2.2. I’d flown halfway around the world to attend this conference. The merging of minds from across the United States. The conference to go to according to all in the edublogosphere. Now, how do you analyse the experience? If … Continue reading
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School’s out Friday
Yes, it’s late. Why? Because I’ve travelled thousands of miles in the last few days. Over 30 hours in transit on three planes takes it out of you really. I thought I was doing pretty well until yesterday afternoon when … Continue reading
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