Outlining vision and leading strategy
When I saw this task, I was a little frustrated. I know why I am in education. I thought this answer should be readily available to all teachers. I enjoy challenging and inspiring young people. Second, I thoroughly enjoy learning myself …
I sometimes write the basis of an article and leave it as a draft. I then revisit the article and review my original reflections. Interesting, more often than not I prove myself wrong. This article on Moodle learning was not …
In my GTP meeting today I was reminded of a few tools I have not used for a while. Online timers as quick easy ways to keep lessons on track, to maintain the much aligned ‘pace.’ E.gg Timer, Online Stopwatch and desktop …
Data. I don’t think I have been to any DOL or CLT meeting that has not referred to or focused upon at some point the data being collect in school in some fashion or form. I have never had an issue with working …
Last year we stumbled upon World of Goo , a physics based puzzle / construction game with millions of Goo Balls. With little funds in the DMGC coffers, price tag of $20 per licence, was a sticking point. However, with World of Goo …
Sitting in on CLT, its clear I need to spend some time (not sure when) reading and processing our FFT data can be used in schools. I know it will feature in my assessment of the L4L project and whether …
Is this a gimmick or can it real application in classrooms? Markee™ is a ‘Dry Erase Paint.’ Apply 8 to 10 thin coats of MarkeeExpo paint and the surfce is just like a dry-wipe board? Is it that easy? Can the …
Final posting for the weekend. I have two professional firsts. This year I am mentoring our first ICT GTP student. So far the process has involved advertising the post, interviews and appointment processes. Supporting the application to the GTP programme at Reading University (obviously …
