5 Js
My RSS feeder often comes up trumps. Here is a really simple outline for edtech enthusiasts and staff involved in promoting and training. It comes third hand, via David Hopkins, who quoted the 5Js from Mary Burns’ article on the …
CPD and INSET
Professional learning and training
BBC Two School Season
Adverts, online articles and now short iPlayer clips the bell is ringing loud and clear for a major BBC2 season focusing on education. Two programmes caught my attention; Unequal Opportunities With John Humphrys Monday, 20.09.10 21:00 on BBC Two …
Its a Book
I do not often post simple resources but in this instance, its worth while. ‘It’s a Book’ is simply brilliant. Book-loving ape (teacher) and a tech-savvy donkey (student) demonstrate just how different teachers and students can be, yet given the …
Office 2010 Support
This evening I have read four education posts / tweets about the move from Office 2003 / 2007 to the fresh face Office 2010. I honestly believe that Office 2010 has educational benefits but as with all new software deployments …
#MSCamp Day 2
Look, I am late to the party. With such a passionate group of educators, bloggers and Tweeters there is no point re-writing what has already been written. Both Graeme Eyre and Nicki Maddams provide comprehensive lists of the tools, #MSCamp has …
BlastFollow!
‘I just don’t get it?! Why would you want to… tweet! Look, I will give it a go for a few days and I will see how I get on. No promises mind. I am no internet champion you know …
Microsoft Summer Camp
It’s been a positive first day, meeting plenty of enthusiastic and passionate teachers, twitter folk and online collaborators, making new connections is always a welcomed experience. Smartphones are commonplace, laptops are charged and staff are ready for action. This group of educators …
Fierce Reflections
Every summer I try and read at least three books to support my professional development, often reading during a summer holiday as dedicating time during term time feels almost impossible. Fierce Conversations was recommended at a Middle Leaders training session, presented by …