10 Teaching Days
At present we have 3 projects launched, but in their infancy, 2 projects were are working on and 2 in the planning stage. Keeping these 7 projects up to date and on schedule or in development is a real challenge. …
SSAT 18th?
Having just completed the survey for the SSAT 17th conference, I was overall a little disappointed in the cohesion on the conference. In saying that, my two highlights were clearly George Alagiah and Bob Comptons keynotes. Both these keynotes, were …
SSAT 17th Day 3
Its a the moment when the idea first sparks. The emphasis given to globalisation news at an Indian school showcased by one of the teacher presentations. A simple mentor activity that would need some help developing some eduX-factor, as sadly …
Lip Dub this with our Students!
I would like to thank Wes Fryer for his timely reminder! I stumbledupon my first Lip Dub, when searching for a USA memory (I studied in nr St Louis for my masters) associated with the song – Flagpole Sitta by …
SSAT 17th Day 2
After the disappointment of the repetitive start to day 1, I took enjoyed a more leisurely start to Day 2 of the conference. Dame Stella Rimington began the days proceedings with an interesting speech outlining the global changes that occurred …
SSAT 17th Day 1 – Could do better
Day 1 started with Thomas L Freidman. I was reassured that this was not merely going to be a prequel to his later address keynote in the main hall, otherwise why would I have got up early? I was pleased …
SSAT 17th National Conference
Tomorrow I am again visiting the National Conference, with this years theme exploring the issues relating to 21st century schooling: the globalised challenge. I have already booked in my world-class keynote speakers, school showcases and the occasional breakfast, lunchtime and showcase session. In addition …
Data
Not all data is school leaves you deflated. Stats guru Hans Rosling is inspiring and he is one of many that drew my attention to that fact that Google, is making 17 of the World Bank’s World Development Indicators available to …