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A letter to our education minister

Start of a new school year and an exciting year ahead with our 1 to 1 roll out mid year and our staff moving along on our computer journey.  Mind you, I hate calling it the “computer journey” – rather … Continue reading

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School may have to change if we allow social networking!! Oh No!!

Before the mid Semester break I did a presentation at a parent night about social networking. There was the usual discussion about safety, the appropriate amount of time using them and if they are worthwhile. However, what came across as … Continue reading

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Top iPhone Apps for Educators

Spent some time over the past few months thinking through iPhone projects we can work on in our school next year. Over time I have collated the apps that I think are making my life as an educator more effective … Continue reading

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Comical or offensive IWB claims?

After reading the most recent Promethean newsletter to teachers here in Australia (I read it in a moment of boredom or procrastination), I was amazed to see such outrageous claims that demonstrate nothing more than a second rate marketing team … Continue reading

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The quality of 1 to 1 debate in this country!!

The debate as to if 1 to 1 is a worthwhile pursuit in our schools has been taken to our newspapers with one of our country’s apparent “leading” edtech authors writing in with articles like this http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/maralynparker/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/dear_maralyn/ I highly recommend … Continue reading

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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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My students are famous!

After a visit 2 weeks ago from Apple Distinguished Educator Gayle Berthiaume – My students have appeared in an article she wrote for scholastic. Have a read…. http://blogs.scholastic.com/tech_tutors/2009/05/technology-in-an-australian-classroom.html#more

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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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Apple Leadership Summit Hong Kong

Here in Hong Kong at the Canadian International school for the Apple Leadership Summit. So far an excellent conference – I will be putting notes together for the blog… But for now check out my friend Martin Levins, who is … 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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