I may come to regret posting this but here’s a link to my latest MSc submission. A work of staggering genius it is not but it did pass.
The title is [deep breath]:
“Discuss, in relation to learning environments that…
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The essay wot I wrote
March 15, 2011 - Learning -Developing a language for reflection
May 7, 2010 - Uncategorized -
How can students who have not been able to develop their skills in reflective learning be expected to know how to express themselves in a meaningful way. The UK school system seems to work against students getting into the habit of thinking introspectively about their learning. Some universities are using learning inventories as a way of scaffolding this development.
This is the second post based on thoughts after the Centre for Recording Achievement’s conference on Personal Development Planning and ePortfolios.
Evangelising web2.0 for schools – Sacha Chua
September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized -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 -
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.
Immersive technologies and education
June 11, 2009 - Uncategorized -
Had 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
Should we allow laptops in exams?
May 11, 2009 - Comment -Do schools kill creativity?
March 19, 2009 - Comment -A wee comment on Sir Ken Robinson’s excellent talk a while ago on creativity and education.
Connectivism – a strategy for pedagogy
November 6, 2008 - Comment -If you are responsible for the shape of your school’s curriculum development or working at a strategic level here’s some good bedtime reading.
It’s by George Siemens and was published a while ago in the International Journal of …
Tipton’s RSA Academy – innovative curriculum
November 4, 2008 - Uncategorized -Have a look at this blog post. It was a finalist in the Edublogs 2007 Most Influential Blog Posts award.
Now look at this video… on the BBC website about RSA Academy in Tipton and their approach to timetabling

Thoughts on the iPod Touch for Edu
December 17, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris