Category Archives: Flat World

Thoughts that relate to the Thomas Freedman concept in his book “The world is flat”

I am back – Time for food for thought!!

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Brett

Well I am back from a short vactaion… Now spending my last week of holidays studying for my Final Cut Pro certification exam. It is quite interesting working through the course work, I just hope I can get through it … Continue reading →

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A conference in Second life…

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Brett

Oh my this is going to be quite interesting…. A complete education conference hosted in second life. Free registration for everyone open to anyone. Check out the link and let me know what you think – Once I work out … Continue reading →

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On the road again

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Brett

On the road again – this time in New Zealand on my way to a conference where I will be presenting to a group of Principals. Speaking to principals is always the hardest gig as they seem to be the … Continue reading →

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Skypecast time

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Brett

Ok so there are 2 skycast’s scheduled. First is the one from Wesly Fryer on blogging options. Then I have scheduled one for later in the week. the one that Wes is hosting works out at 8pm Tuesday 11th of … Continue reading →

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Our next skype cast…. Some ideas?

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Brett

Ok so I am going to get the ball rolling here.  I am going to post some issues that I think would be a great discussion for any upcoming skypecasts.  What an amazing professional development tool this could very quickly … Continue reading →

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My first international skype cast

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Brett

Had a great experience yesterday being involved in my first international skype cast. Wesley Fryer and a crew of educators from around the globe came together to discuss some of the issues raised at this year’s NECC. I joined the … Continue reading →

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International Skypecast

Posted on July 7, 2006 by Brett

Just looking over the many blog entries from NECC. Even though Wes Fryer is not there he is organising The first international skypecast about necc. The link will explain everything. I hope there is more than just he and I … Continue reading →

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India and that flat world book

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Brett

Well I have arrived in India to an amazing culture shock. Poverty on one side of the street then extreme affluence on the other. I have been rereading Thomas Freedman’s book during my travels and am amazed how often I … Continue reading →

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Consumers and producers of information.

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Brett

I don’t get to write on here as often as I would like but I am committed to getting to it more often. I have spent some time in the past week meeting a number of educators who are on … Continue reading →

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Etiquette and Values of the future? (or even today?!?!)

Posted on March 21, 2006 by Brett

This is a lengthy comment I wrote on Dave Warlicks blog post. I thought I would add it here and see if I can get some comment. I wanted to weigh in here because I think it will raise an … Continue reading →

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