Monthly Archives: November 2011
School’s out Friday
He’s a clever man, that Rives. I love how he makes poetry cool. Next year, I’m teaching Year 10 English, and I’ll be trying very hard to find a way to weave some of Rive’s work into our course. This … Continue reading
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Connected, and conflicted
Last night, I went to a free screening of Connected, An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology. Thanks Hamish Curry for organising the event. The film’s creator is Tiffany Shlaine, and she is someone well versed in the workings of … Continue reading
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Data visualisation – it’s here and wow!
I’m presenting at a Commerce teacher’s conference (Comview) next week, about social media and its impact on business today. Whenever I plan a presentation, it never ceases to amaze me how you seem to constantly find yourself immersed in terrific … Continue reading
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School’s out Friday
Now this made me smile. Charlie Todd, who heads up Improveverywhere, was married recently. In true Improveverywhere form, his wedding ceremony became part of his ‘we cause scenes’ movement. His bride was in on the act, being an improveverywhere member … Continue reading
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Travels through Italy
I’ve been meaning to post here about the trip I am currently taking through Italy with students from my school, but I underestimated the pitifully poor wifi reception I have been struggling with, and my total exhaustion at the end … Continue reading
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School’s out Friday
Before you start to say anything, I know it’s not Friday. Yes, my time zones are all over the place right now, but I do know that it is Saturday pretty much everywhere in the world right now. I was … Continue reading
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