ICTAC –
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. Mahatma Gandhi I recently read an article about ICTAC coordinators and the coercive skills they require. I like Gandhi’s interpretation of the situation.
Becta Could do Better
Yesterday I was redirected to the NEW Becta website Emerging Technologies for Learning. Overall I am pleased that this information is being shared but as a middle leader I am concerned that it was a ‘stumbleupon’ experience. As far as …
Getting Ready for Countdown
This week we introduced the Digital Leaders to their loan Toshiba NB100’s and Schoogle (our new Moodle VLE). The DLs will have a significant impact on the up take of technology at Hamble College and will steer our decisions. Although …
DMGC Rigour and Purpose
Having met with Jan Blemmings this afternoon I am very pleased with her feedback but also very appreciative of her suggestion and importantly the enthusiam and empathy with which she delivers them. What did I take from her visit. Keep …
Presentations
Powerpoint should be used for prestentations and word shuld be used for documents. Rarely should the two be combined. The only thing worse than a Powerpoint full of words is a presenter that reads them to the audience. Garr Reynolds
NB100 Reader
Ok, more on the reading issue, for 3 reasons. 1. Another cover lesson experience. English Yr 8. Visit to the library for a lesson reading was met with 30% groans. Some really disengaged readers but in this instance the prime …
Kindle 2
Not moving too far from the reading conversation the Kindle 2 is being plugged. Now this is not a Kindle 2 review but a few notably additions; So just what’s new and different? We’ll take you through the highlights below. …
Who's Online, What Are They Doing There? Are we Going to Meet Them?
It’s true: email is for old people – at least it is now. Today, 74% of internet users age 64 and older send and receive email, making it the most popular activity in this group. Meanwhile, email usage among teens …