A cluster of 5 schools plus assorted experts and associates, are about to embark upon a project revolving around students making computer games of various sorts. I was reading John Connell’s BLOG and he asked the question when did “I” appear in the word project. He has caused me to reflect upon how we might [...]
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Summary of insights / skills gained on Study Tour.
There needs to be a shift of power in the classroom BUT “moving old minds is difficult” (McFarlane:2007@ BETT).
The most important change is to recognise that the students’ informal learning (out of school) needs to move towards formal (in school ) learning. Schools need to [...]
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BETT 2007 was 4 days jam packed with all manner of ICT paraphenalia. What was seen, heard and felt covers a broad spectrum: exhilaration, excitement, challenged, stimulation, tired, affirmation, depression, disappointment, claustrophobia, freedom, overwhelmed, fascinated.
The majority of the seminars attended were well worth queuing for at the ticket desk as early as possible in the day.
Angela [...]
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