Category: August 2011
All Change
I read an interesting post from Kathleen Morris this afternoon, looking back on her life as a teacher since 2004. She reflected on how much her teaching has changed especially with the changes in technology during that time. In turn as I walked my dog this evening I too have been reflecting, since I started […]
Perseverence and Persistence
I have had this post in a half written form for some time now ever since in fact I read this quote. The ability to focus on the boring as well as the fun is more important than intelligence for a child to do well. Yesterday I was glancing through the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper […]
Edmodocon and RSCON3
In the space of two weeks I have presented at two virtual conferences. I wonder if this is the way more conferences will go? I know that at RSCON3 I had over 65 people in my room and for edmodocon there were more like 250. Many more than could possibly get an expensive day out […]
EdmodoCon
If you read this blog you may already know just how much I love using Edmodo in my classroom. Well on Thursday morning at 10.00 am (Sydney time). Or Wednesday evening in the USA. I will be part of the first ever EdmodoCon, a day long edmodo conference, for educators from around the world. For […]
Change is on the way
It was the first time I had presented at the Reform Symposium Conference last weekend. I found it was a nerve wrecking but also fun way to share my ideas with familiar names and new contacts. I spoke on my desire to help other teachers learn and the ideas I have tried at my school, […]
A must listen to podcast
It is not often that I use this space to rave about any one thing in particular. I do however love listening to podcasts and I have written about and recommended them before. Read this post for more details. Yesterday as I always do, I walked my dog and listened to one of my favourites […]