This idea has been knocking around in my head for a few days. I’m not even sure it’s a practical suggestion but when you’ve got an itch you gotta scratch.
There’ve been quite a lot of new developments regarding CPD in the…
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“Cell Groups” and CPD
February 3, 2010 - Comment, MSc, Professional Development, Whole School Issues, cpd -Farewell Fliggo
January 18, 2010 - D-Ed Pool, Web Tools, Whole School Issues -
Here’s another entry to the D-Ed Pool, technology that has fallen by the wayside, and it’s an interesting one as it’s a service I quite liked but also is a good example of one of the main pitfalls of using web2.0 tools for education.
Thoughts on the iPod Touch for Edu
December 17, 2009 - Comment, Equipment, Whole School Issues -
To what extent does the iPod Touch contribute to pedagogical change? On it’s own I’m not sure it does. It’s designed with a different purpose in mind. Having tried one out for a few weeks these are some of my initial thoughts as an aide memoire (and they probably will change over time).
Evangelising web2.0 for schools – Sacha Chua
September 3, 2009 - Professional Development, Whole School Issues -Picked this up via Free Technology for Teachers this morning. It’s nice to come across someone with a sunny disposition on the web especially when it’s blowing a force 4 Yorkshire gale outside so thank you Sacha. Check out her slideshow on Web2.0 for teachers…
The iSchool Initiative
July 23, 2009 - Site of the Week, Whole School Issues -
Travis Allen is an 18-year old student from Georgia, USA who has started something called the iSchool Initiative. He makes the argument that if all students had the Apple devices running a collection of apps there would be considerable learning, cost-saving and environmental benefits for schools.
How do you train web2.0?
June 28, 2009 - Comment, Professional Development, Whole School Issues -
The quick answer is I don’t think you can. Or should. The key is to cultivate an organisation that embraces change, novelty and risk across the board, not just in ICT. Something a fair few schools feel discouraged from doing.
Here’s the long answer…
Reasons to be Scottish…
June 19, 2009 - Comment, Whole School Issues -
As part of the Scottish Diaspora I usually look back at the country of my birth with my head in my hands. But it seems that they’re doing a lot right when it comes to learning with technology. Am I being seduced by good PR?
Getting grumpy about the news…
June 12, 2009 - Comment, Whole School Issues -
2 rather discouraging Guardian links to look at…
Tougher School Inspections form OFSTED – Great! Just brilliant news for schools in disadvantaged areas. I have to admit to being confused. Some messages coming out of government…
Don’t film your school play!
May 19, 2009 - Web Tools, Whole School Issues -
Audioboo on Participation and Fear
February 23, 2010 - Comment, MSc, Whole School Issues - By: Chris