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Launch of our 1 to 1 Program

Below is a video promo from my school’s 1 to 1 laptop program.  Great to see teachers getting on board and enjoying this exciting journey. 1 to 1 Promo    

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Napalm – Help minimise the destruction!!

I have been doing some research into the NAPLAN test and the insidious disease that it is for our kids.  I am a parent, and while my son is not quite school age I am concerned what this testing scheme … Continue reading

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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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A call for mentors

I am a bit nervous making this call after reading and following Al Upton’s drama over at his blog. However, I am going to live by the old adage “easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.” Like Al a colleague … Continue reading

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A great upcoming conference

A couple of weeks ago at the ITSC conference I had the chance to meet some wonderful educators. During the conference discussions about an interesting concept for a conference began. Martin Levins announced thoughts for a conference in 2008 to … Continue reading

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ITSC Workshops

Well we are working away on a three day workshop on the Apple pro apps today.  Must say spending a conference just learning instead of presenting all day long is great!!  The workshops are going great….  Some great tips for … Continue reading

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PD Session in Cairns

Below are links to various sites related to the PD Sessions I am conducting this week. Podcasting Session Wiki Podcasting Activity Podcasting Activity 1 Photos Page Podcasting Activity 1 Script e-Portfolio Session e-Portfolio Session Wiki Blogged with Flock

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The Amazing Software Solution

Well as many of you know I moved on from my previous position earlier this year.  So 2007 will be a year of change (actually 2006 was a year of change as well – and now I think of it … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Educational Reform

There has been a great deal of discussion over here in Australia about educational reform.  I thought these thoughts maybe of interest to local and international readers.  Given that we are heading into an election year this year we have … Continue reading

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Off to ACEC

Getting ready to head off to ACEC.  I fly out tomorrow morning (6:30am flight – Ouch) to get settled in and setup for my presentation.  I am presenting at 2:30 on Monday in the Rainforest Room.  Just puting the final … Continue reading

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