Category Archives: 21st Century Education

My Educational Technology Podcast/Blog.

IWB “Research”

So I tweeted this morning about a report I just found on IWB research – “IWB biz funds “education” report on IWB effectiveness I am now reviewing my health – not doc – I am fit healthy and not addicted … Continue reading

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Apple Leadership Summit… Why a computer company gives quality PD?

It has been a week since the Apple Education leadership summit. I have had little time to sit back and reflect as I was straight back to work this week when I returned. What an amazing event though, it was … Continue reading

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Wow what a day!!

The greatest thing about being a teacher is that not any two days will ever be the same. There is always variety in the day. None more so than my day today. I started today with a 6:30am flash meeting … Continue reading

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Selling the vision

I have been working on different ways to sell the IT vision for our school to the staff. I must say here that I work with an awesome group of people who are keen to get going. A few weeks … Continue reading

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The Netbook Fad in Education

I was recently asked my thoughts on netbooks as a possible solution for a 1 to 1 program. As I started to think through the issues I started jotting down some rough ideas that formed a discussion paper…. So below … Continue reading

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To LMS or not to LMS – That is the question!

Six weeks into my new role and I haven’t had a chance till now to blog about some of the exciting things we are doing. In fact this week was such an interesting insight into the world of my students … Continue reading

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Filter Frenzy….

This week has been the week for news stories around the issues of internet filtering. First up, I read this article about the filter that McDonalds is placing on all its wifi access . Not such a big deal. Then … Continue reading

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Is it just hype?

Well you would have to have been sleeping under a log for the past week to not have heard about Apple’s new iPhone 3g. I myself was waiting in anticipation for the release of the much rumoured upgrade. Being in … Continue reading

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Whose school is it anyway?

Holidays have hit and there has been some time to switch off and receive the school holiday flu that I am sure most teachers get at the beginning of each holiday. Taking time out by the beach and at the … Continue reading

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Launch of our film and media course Podcast

For those of you interested in how all this web 2.0 “stuff” can be used in the classroom and to help student learning, have a look at our ECsite Media website. We have kept the design nice and simple but … Continue reading

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