Last week I wrote a post about comments being the real conversation online and I set myself the challenge to reach out to people who shared stories that I connected with. It was a really interesting exercise and I have to say that my thinking on the situation has most definitely developed as a result.... Continue Reading →
I'm stumped. A huge case of writer's block. I've got lots to say (too much if you ask my wife) but I sit down to write and nothing. So I'm going to put a timer on for 5 minutes and write whatever comes into my head. No prep, no break just flow. Below is my... Continue Reading →
This image was found online by one of students in our Year 9 Media Studies class (but more about this later). Media Studies is a Semester based unit built around the development of a total advertising campaign. Students choose from a range of products and have to develop their own logo, slogan and media... Continue Reading →
Over the past week, I have been a part of some amazing learning experiences and each was connected by one common thread...the power of the room. What do I mean by this? I am talking about professional development that looks not to big name keynotes, consultants or edu-celebrities but professional development that celebrates the stories... Continue Reading →
"A change is as good as holiday" as the saying goes. If this was the case, change would be welcomed by all teachers but alas it is not. In fact, I would probably place change in amongst public speaking, death and taxes on the list of fears that most people have. Why is this the case? Why is... Continue Reading →
All teachers have at some point in their career been on the receiving end of an irate parent. It might have come via a phone call, an epic email or a face to face discussion. It is one of the most challenging scenarios a teacher can face and I've had my share. There is one... Continue Reading →
I'm lucky enough to be writing this week's post from a hotel room in Washington DC as I'm making my way to the 2015 ISTE conference. As usual, jet lag is working over time and I am up and about at "stupid o' clock" in the morning. I've used this time to take in the... Continue Reading →
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. I recently reread a great post from Steve Wheeler (@timbuckteeth) about the meaning of pedagogy. His historical exploration of the word's origin really opened my mind, with the following passage particularly resonating with me. "Pedagogy is leading people to a place where they can learn... Continue Reading →
Who would be in your creative council? This question was originally asked by @tombarrett in a post that can be found here and my good friend Aaron Davis aka @mrkrndvs has thrown this challenge in as this week's #youredustory prompt. It has been so interesting reading how everyone else has interpreted this prompt. I have flipped... Continue Reading →
Recently a post of mine was disputed and mocked online . Not a big deal for me but a bit disappointing as there was actually no engagement with my stance/ramblings/musings. This year I have deliberately made an attempt to think, write, post. Don't overthink, don't overcook. The #youredustory challenge has really accelerated this for me as... Continue Reading →
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