Monthly Archives: June 2009
Don’t bag technology – ask what it means first
I’ve been feeling discouraged lately in my conversations with people about education. Maybe I’ve been talking to a small sample of people, but I’m feeling really peeved at the moment (and it may be because of lack of sleep). I’m … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, creativity, debate, Education, internet, learning, network literacy, networking, parents, teachers, teaching, technology, Web 2.0
Michael Jackson 1958-2009
Today the world was saddened by the news of the two celebrity deaths – Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Celebrity popularity is a fact of life, and in this instance Michael Jackson stole the limelight, if you can call it … Continue reading
The old and the new
I’ve been meaning to scan some old photos and pictures for a long time, and today I finally did. This picture lives inside one of two autograph books which belonged to my maternal grandmother. I love these books because they’re … Continue reading
Filed under art, creativity
And remember, it’s about the kids
A little while ago I included a post with a video of a heart-warming song sung by 5th graders in New York. Here’s another one you’ll enjoy This choir is testament to one man’s relationship with a regular class of … Continue reading
Filed under creativity, Education, music, teachers
Don’t drop the Internet!
Well, we’re winding down at school with this week being the last in term 2. I’m thinking about all the things I’d like to explore in depth online, but at the same time, I’m hoping to enjoy interests that get … Continue reading
Filed under humour, internet, technology, Web 2.0
Timelines and Twitter
Yesterday I was at a SLAV professional development session with the dynamic duo, Ross Todd and Carol Gordon – something I might write about in a later post (although I might not, considering Judith Way has taken copious notes and … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, networking, technology, Web 2.0
What blogging means to Iran
Further to my last post, I’m adding a video posted by @Zadi on Twitter, The video tells us that Iran is the third largest nation of bloggers. For Iranians, a blog provides a safe place to write about forbidden topics and … Continue reading
Filed under blogging, networking, technology, Web 2.0
Iran uses Twitter to shout out
Today on FriendFeed I read Howard Rheingold’s message: Smartmobbery moves to the core of world events more and more frequently and this link to Smartmobs, a Website and Weblog about Topics and Issues discussed in the book Smart Mobs: The Next … Continue reading
Filed under news, technology, Web 2.0
Wisdom from the periphery
As always, I’m amazed by the wisdom of the people who form my online network. My last post was written out of the frustration I was feeling when I was temporarily overwhelmed by a sense of isolation – it seemed … Continue reading →
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