Monthly Archives: February 2009
Web 4.0 thanks to GE
One thing leads to another. That happened to me today as it happens so often. The pathways within social networks are as mysterious as they are surprising. I was checking my Twitter updates, and I did what I often do … Continue reading
Filed under creativity, technology, Web 2.0
Kissing, the pavement and squashing heads on Flickr
I think I’m in Flickr phase. I’ve had my Blue Period, and now I’m in the middle of my Flickr Period. Today’s obsession will focus on Groups. There are so many interesting, sometimes strange, and varied groups on Flickr. I’ll … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, art, creativity, Education, flickr, photos, technology, Web 2.0
Siftables – the toy blocks that think
David Merrill is the creative inventor of Siftables, small computer blocks that interact with each other, offering a myriad of learning possibilities using physical manipulation and play. I’m so inspired by people like David, and by the way he talks … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, creativity, Education, learning, teaching, Web 2.0
ABC Articulate now on Twitter
ABC’s Articulate is now on Twitter. Follow it here. People have been asking questions about Twitter lately – wondering what the point of it was, and whether it was unnecessary when you could just use your Facebook status. In … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, Web 2.0
Stick figures in peril – Flickr groups
No Fatal Attraction allowed Originally uploaded by superlocal I enjoy Flickr for its access to a diversity of images, and have joined several groups to zoom in on a specialised focus of interest. Flickr groups also … Continue reading
Shakespeare on Facebook
This made me laugh. Some of my favourite Hamlet statuses: Hamlet wonders if he should continue to exist. Or not. Hamlet added England to the Places I’ve been application. Ophelia loves flowers. Flowers, flowers, flowers. Oh look, a river. I … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, author, creativity, Education, learning, Literature, networking, reading, Teacher librarians, technology, Web 2.0
Flickr – take a closer look
I use Flickr to upload my photos, when I need images, and to share photos and the stories behind these photos in groups. Today I went for a walk around other parts of Flickr. Here’s what I saw. I scrolled … Continue reading
Ever wanted to leave teaching?
Well, if you have, you’re not alone. Daniel Willingham on Britannica blog has a list of 10 famous people who left teaching to do great things. Not that they left teaching with the aim of becoming famous – you know … Continue reading
Images4Education
I’ve joined the Images4Education group on flickr. Like all photo groups, the collaboration and community is fantastic, but there’s the added focus on education. There’s something satisfying about using images that have a story or explanation, images that come … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, creativity, Education, flickr, photos, teaching
Social media is not all fun and games
The Age online has published an article entitled Social media rush as Victorian bushfires rage. It describes what has been evident during the recent and ongoing bushfires in Victoria to those using social media. As the worst bushfires in Australia’s … Continue reading
Filed under Web 2.0
