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The essay wot I wrote

March 15, 2011 - Learning - By: Chris

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…

Developing a language for reflection

May 7, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Sunset and trees reflected in waterHow 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.

Thoughts on the iPod Touch for Edu

December 17, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris

Pic: CC Image - /Joe on FlickrTo 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 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

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 - By: Chris

Pic: ischoolTravis 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 - 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

Should we allow laptops in exams?

May 11, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris

Pic: Image - non-partizan on FlickrThe Guardian investigates how Denmark is looking at allowing the use of net-enabled laptops in exams. The next step or the last straw?

Do schools kill creativity?

March 19, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris

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 - By: Chris

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 - By: Chris

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