Monthly Archives: February 2011
How do you find 50 people you don’t know from all over the world?
As you already know from a recent post, I’m lucky to be attending the Sydney Google Teacher Academy in April. I have to say, I’ve been curious to find out who is going and where they’re from. Someone started a … Continue reading
Filed under Collaboration, Digital citizenship, Google
Neil Gaiman on copyright, piracy and the web
@WackJacq tweeted a link to this video (thanks!) Neil Gaiman explains his shift in thinking about copyright and web piracy in terms of literary works. It makes a lot of sense, and I’m happy Neil took the time to give … Continue reading
What an opportunity – Google Teacher Academy Sydney
What a (good) shock it was to receive an email with news that I had been selected to participate in the Google Teacher Academy in Sydney 20 April (as well as an optional half-day on Thursday). I still can’t believe … Continue reading
Filed under news
Focus on national tests robs children of true learning
Richard Gill says it well and with the passion of a man for whom educational change is not just a pedagogical exercise. My younger son, a VCASS music student, has had the absolute pleasure and privilege of working with Richard … Continue reading
Sound cities: explore the world through sound
Some of the most interesting finds on the Web are found and shared by @brainpicker on Twitter. Soundcities is one of them. Soundcities allows you to visit cities around the world and browse sound files. It’s open so anyone can … Continue reading
Filed under Google, networking, technology
New: Google Art Project
Google has developed a new project – The Google Art Project. Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces. Here’s a video … Continue reading
Filed under 21st century learning, art, Google





