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Chalknote 10

February 4, 2011 - Chalknote - By: Chris

I’m hoping life can return to normal now my assignment’s in, exploring digital video again and a nice mashup from Up.

Chalknote #4

August 27, 2010 - Chalknote - By: Chris

Pic: belted galloway cattleThis week it’s about coming back after 2 weeks on holiday; trying to think quicker and tweet less… and there’s a new addition to the extended family.

Living with the Backchannel

April 7, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Megaphone imageOver the last 2 days I’ve been following the backchannel tweets from various events. It’s a great if slightly frustrating way to keep up with goings-on.
I’ve yet to deliver a presentation or workshop where there is an active backchannel and don’t have any planned yet but the thought of it does make by blood run cold rather.
I’ve been reflecting on whether I think the backchannel is a good thing from the presenter and attendees’ point of view.

“Cell Groups” and CPD

February 3, 2010 - Comment - By: Chris

Pic: Cell by skatejpgThis 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…

CP3 Conference – resources available

November 17, 2009 - Site of the Week - By: Chris

Pic: Image Credit - Tom BarranceFilm Education’s CP3 conference is a routinely excellent occasion and well worth your attention if you are involved in using digital media in education. I’ve blogged about it before….
The last event was in Liverpool (way back in July)

Starting a new Masters Course

September 21, 2009 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Hello, Cup Cake!On Thursday night I start an MSc with Sheffield Hallam University with the rather twisty title, Technology Enhanced Learning Innovation and Change or TELIC for short. Check out this link …for details.
My main reason for choosing this particular course

How do you train web2.0?

June 28, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris

Pic: Training RoomThe 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…

Film Ed’s CP3 Conference – last bookings

June 16, 2009 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: CP3 2008 - BrightonIf you are interested in using digital video as a teaching and learning tool then this conference by Film Education comes highly recommended. It’s in Liverpool this year.
I’ve blogged about it before… and have been to 3 of them

Immersive technologies and education

June 11, 2009 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Image - Adi Setiawan on FlickrHad an interesting day out on Monday at Nottingham Uni. Nick Mount and Gary Priestnall… in the school of geography were hosting a workshop on the uses of immersive technologies in education. It was all a bit out of my

Enquiring Minds as a model for CPD

January 29, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris

Pic: Enquiring Minds logoI’ve been reflecting on CPD and growing ICT skills since BETT. I went to one seminar by NAACE that was effectively saying that sending staff on a load of courses is not an effective model for CPD.