Digital Citizenship is an area of massive importance and if you’re interested you should really check some of the links at the end of this post. Following JISC and looking at their work and connecting with the likes of @dughall, @simfin and @dajbelshaw among many others and @naace would be…
This is a blogpost in line with the April BlogSync project here How many people in this month’s blogsync are going to use this image in their post? Quite a few I imagine, because like in many classrooms around the country, I suspect progress looks and sounds the same. “They…
It’s not often that I write a specific post on a specific app but I am today. I’ve been using the app ‘Grafio’ for some time now. I found it because I was looking for an app that I could use to create my own infographics (a diagram that plots…
Whilst I’ll write a longer post soon about the inspiration from the day today at Berkhamsted’s “Teaching, Learning & Assessment” conference yesterday, I did say that I would put up my presentation and resources from the session. So here they are: My presentation: TLAB ’13 I also spoke about a…
Plan to add to these in coming days / weeks but feel free to share under a share and share alike creative commons.
I’ve been thinking more and more about the working habits of students. Most recently today I’ve been thinking about the way in which students submit their work to us. They can do it in a multitude of different ways, and we try to drill in good habits of presentation when students are…
With renewed faith in Wallwisher and it’s reinvigorated form ‘Padlet’ I’ve created one where I would like to curate your points of view and experiences in iPad apps for education. What I am looking for is your favourite iPad app for education and why it is useful. I suspect I’ll…
As we move forward towards a new National Curriculum, I for one am excited about the new challenges the new Computing/Computer Science/Computing Science (whatever you want to call it) curriculum will bring. It’s an opportunity to help bring some credence back to the subject which, let’s be face it,…
With the announcement of Posterous closing down at the end of April and some conversations with a few tweeps last night, I thought it would be helpful to show how you can do it. You will probably find this guide here helpful too: http://en.support.wordpress.com/import/import-from-posterous/ To view the screencast, simply watch below:…
As you may or may not be aware I’ve been writing a book. I have to say it has been and continues to be one of the most reflective things I have ever done in relation to my practice. I can highly recommend it. If you’ve enjoyed blogging, try putting…
It was a great feeling when I got the email through saying that my proposal to BETT had been accepted for us to talk about Digital Leaders at BETT this year. I was hopeful we’d get a slot, but wasn’t sure. As soon as I found out we’d been accepted,…
? I’m writing this as an addendum to my original post from June 2011 following my 2nd Teachmeet, having now organised and been involved with a lot more since. I’m updating this post following reading the synopsis of what is required for a teachmeet that Ross McGill has placed on…
Here are some more ways of using Google Advanced Search for smarter searching. Advanced Search Advanced search is helpful if you have a number of parameters you want to limit your search by, and can’t find Mark’s handy searching post. Advanced search becomes available once you’ve typed in your search term. You…
Here are all of my iPad 100 posts linked up in one place: iPad in schools 101 – In the beginning http://buff.ly/TNmYa1 iPad in schools 102 – Why iPad? http://buff.ly/ZjYmuD iPad in schools 103 – THE device http://buff.ly/TNnbdB iPad in schools 104 – THE learning http://buff.ly/ZjYH0r iPad in schools 105 – Workflow–How to…
Google is the greatest search engine going – we know this, but are you making the best use of it? Check out the tips below to start using it like a rock star! Specific phrases Rather than searching for themes of love, which would bring results of sites that…
Below is a quick introductory tutorial in how you can use Book Creator app with students in the classroom. What’s it good for? Students showcasing: Photos Videos Text Audio …including all the different elements of a project where they’ve curated those elements on their iPad. Easy sharing of their…
Involving all stakeholders in any large scale school project is really important and it’s essential to remember this. Parents are no exception. I wouldn’t say that we got everything right with what we did but certainly, involving parents in the project is something you should definitely do. It’s particularly crucial…
I often get asked the question about mirroring your iPad and how you do it. Mirroring is the process of getting whatever is on your iPad screen on to a projector in your classroom or a TV / monitor elsewhere. There are a number of ways in which this can be…
I don’t profess to have all of the answers with any of this, all I’m trying to do is share what seems to have worked for me (although colleagues could tell me otherwise!). I’ve found engaging with staff is something which is really important. Ripples created by conversations about apps and learning…
Trying out how you’re going to work with mobile technology in your organisation BEFORE you get a load of technology in is another key area to explore. I regularly receive contacts from people who’ve been given a class set of iPads, an Apple TV and then ask me “what do I…
If you’re thinking about embedding mobile technology in your school, getting decent Wi-Fi within your school is critical. I don’t pretend to be a Wi-Fi officianado. I’m not. I’ll leave that to the experts. But know this, it is absolutely key that Wi-Fi within your organisation is fast, reliable, flexible,…
Too much to think about – it’s been a cacophony and roller-coaster ride of experiences this year. Some highlights though have been: TeachMeet Clevedon – twice! The most recent one being something of a pinnacle of my career in many ways. I will quite simply never live that gold sequin jacket down. Digital Leaders…
Well it’s certainly been an interesting year. I’m going to reflect upon that further after I’ve had chance to put my feet up for a day or two (code for get the house ready for the arrival of family members for Christmas day). For now though, here’s a round up…
One of the greatest positives of the iPad as a learning tool in education are the many different apps that allow students to create amazing pieces of work which demonstrate their learning. Not only that, but the productivity tools that go with their day to day activities are vast. Whittling…
Spell with Flickr. A delightful tool. Make your own words here: http://metaatem.net/words/Pekabelo
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