Triptico share
When Triptico Plus was first released I was over the moon. Being able to store my Triptico learning activities in the cloud meant that wherever I was teaching, I could access those activities. The only downside was that I wasn’t …
Teaching
Applying teaching strategied, techniques and ideas.
Data vs opinion
If we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine. – Jim Barksdale (former Netscape CEO) [qr_code_display]
Transient students
At The Wellington Academy we have a high proportion of students with a forces background and such, we are well aware of the impact of students moving between schools, in most cases due to parents military postings. The Academy are …
XBOX Cabinet- on
Friday, with the first screen mounted, on 3D parts from the printer, we powered up. Here it is, first look at the 4 station, mobile xbox cabinet. Once the cabinet is finished, we will share the plans. Sent with IFTTT
Alan Wake – bringing it together (part 5)
It has been a busy few weeks and the project development has slowed down a little. On the plus side, Kelvin has managed to make real headway with the 4 station Xbox cabinet with the help of some sixth formers… …
Defeat, failure, falling and winning
Defeat. Failure. Falling on your face, falling on your arse, are the only things that teach you how to win. – Kevin Spacey The final words of the Andy Murray documentary. [qr_code_display]
Alan Wake hardware choices (part 4)
Gaming in school – for literacy? Gaming for literacy is not any easy sell to other staff, before you have had a proven track record of success with students, but as they say ‘Man cannot discover new oceans unless he …
Alan Wake (part 3)
The script for Alan Wake is amazing. It is even more impressive when the sound effects and background audio adds depth to the experience. Playing on the Xbox just amplified the experience. What is more, I have learnt a little …