Simple Ideas Shared
I’ll treat my username and password like my toothbrush – I will not share it, nor will I try to use any other person’s username and password. (Ivan Langton via Twitter) I think that is how I will share the …
Leadership
Outlining vision and leading strategy
Doers
Inspiration can come from many different places. How about combining Honda commercials and Powerpoint presentations? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmh_H0Nyg4g] Well I saw this two minute, 10 second animated commercial, created by Ben Everitt, Sophie Bodoh and creatively directed by Tony Davidson, Kim Papworth …
Open Minded Part 1
Since stumbling upon the FLOSS / FOSS Open Source community we now actively seek open source opportunities when looking to innovate. For example, with the exception of our Schools Licensing Agreement (Operating system / OFFICE suite) our main ICT products …
Reflections on CPD
Although I have taken part in CPD and lead CPD ecently, its always seems to me that its the opportunity to meet of like minded people and talk that has the most impact. Teachmeet enthusiasts such as Tom Barrett only …
Within School VLE-ariance
The biggest single variable (30 per cent) that explains within-school variation is teachers – teaching strategies, professional characteristics and classroom climate explain the often disturbing variation within schools. Now that I have had time to reply to Jo, does the …
Forgotten Gems
‘You can only improve your teaching by changing it.’ CPD in a can. That is how I referenced Geoff Petty’s website the teacherstoolbox. This is the first place I came across Hattie, across PAR and someone with an endearing passion …
O' Blimey
O’blimey, the gloves are off. Obama’s attacks declining standards in education – poor grades and poor teaching were identified. For US teachers, he backed performance-related pay, linked to results, and less protection for poor teachers. If a teacher is given …
Takeaway from Hampshire VLE Day
First I enjoyed the day, meeting with colleagues and sharing information. This has been extended this evening with a few Twitter connections too (mcntmgr, Lara_Young, alcrooks for example). I also made a couple of email colleagues 3D and was able …