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Medium.com as a platform for writing in schools
Medium as a platform for writing in schools How original. A first post on Medium, all about Medium. I think every time I use a new platform I end up discussing the platform itself. Nevermind, why break the habit of a lifetime! As so often when exploring a new tool online my thoughts drift to if/how…
Oh No Mr Gove!
And just like that, world order is restored. I felt a little uncomfortable praising Mr Gove for his radical move to remove the ICT Programme of Study. But all is back in balance now. As MSN reports: “The Education Secretary has called for longer school days and suggested that teachers should also be happy with…
Primary Digital Leaders
Primary Digital Leaders Great to hear that the Digital Leaders concept is taking off at Primary level. With Dawn’s enthusiasm this was a given. My own team have been on hiatus as exams have taken over their lives and mine. Time for a relaunch in school and to find a helper or two. The concept…
SSAT #NC10 – Dylan Wiliam – Formative Assessment
The first of a series of notes / reflections on sessions at the 2010 SSAT National Conference. Bio Dylan Wiliam has the grand title of ‘Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment‘ at the Institute of Education in London. He is a former Maths teacher and co-author of the book “Inside the Black Box“. He is a world renowned expert…
If This Then That – Automating Your Web
I’ve been playing around with a fascinating website called If This Then That http://ifttt.com. Think of it as virtual gaffer tape that automatically ties all of your online activities together in a myriad of possible ways. When you sign up you then need to connect it to as many of your online presences as you choose, there’s…
Don’t Speak
Secondly, never make any comment about your work, about your employer, about teaching issues in general. Jim Docherty, assistant secretary of the SSTA, getting it all wrong. Please don’t listen to him. Speak your mind, share your ideas. And like I always tell my pupils, think before you post. Common sense not scare-mongering. Which reminds…