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Digital Learning
Technology, teaching and teachnology
Think Link 95%
Another day passes and another update to ‘Think Link.’ If you have been following the conversation, you will know our students BETA tested the new ‘Think Link’ app from Triptico and returned their ideas. Late last night I received an email …
ipadio: Yr 7 Triptico Think Link
Just for the record, Triptico is FREE and I have no commericial interests or ties to the product, however I will say I use one of the 20 tools, almost everyday in my teaching. Listen to my latest phonecast [qr_code_display]
Why IF is important
Yesterday the DfE press release informed us of a ‘New national reading competition to create a generation of book lovers.‘ A competition open to all seven- to 12-year-olds at schools in England. It will launch in the autumn. Hmmm? I am …
Triptico ‘Think Link Plus’
David Riley has got the bit between his teeth on this Triptico app. Having made some suggestions on Monday, I received a couple of late evening emails early morning emails with a few updates. These updates are not yet live …
IF Jedi master helps lowly warrior
I am still exploring how best to share IF with a younger audience – after writing my 3rd ‘delivery model’ I email accomplished IF writer and Digital Media student Aaron Reed for hie advice. Delivery Model x3 Step 1 Play IF – Map, …
Hexagonal Learning 2.0
Despite only leading two lessons in hexagonal learning / thinking I am confident that this strategy made a significant impact on the students ability to understand and make connections between topic themes / terminology / characters. Respected colleagues, with more …
Still thinking through IF for Learning
Let my playing be my learning, and my learning be my playing. Johan Huizinga (1971) And perhaps a 40 year quote, before IF and video games even existed, perhaps sum up my perspective right now. As for the value of …