It is a well-known established fact throughout the many-dimensional worlds of the multiverse that most really great discoveries are owed to one brief moment of inspiration. There’s a lot of spadework first, of course, but what clinches the whole thing is the sight of, say, a falling apple or a boiling kettle or the waterContinue reading “NUMROS”
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The Summit – Course 5 Final Project
After weeks of hard work and steady progress we have finally reached the peak of StoryTeller Mountain. I think it is fair to say that the journey has provided the students and myself with an exciting classroom adventure; an adventure which shows no sign of stopping. As I sit at the top of StoryTeller Mountain,Continue reading “The Summit – Course 5 Final Project”
I say! Anyone for a game of cards?
Gamification, Game-based learning, Using games in the classroom, Gametime, Gamelearn…So many names and ideas connected by the word ‘Game’ when it comes to education. And why is that? Simple – because it is one of the most important learning methods ever created. And another thing – unlike many other aspects of learning – it is FUN! In my caseContinue reading “I say! Anyone for a game of cards?”
Heart attack in the playground!
The playground – probably the most creative environment in the world! Yesterday I sat on a bench, near my local park, watching my children climb, run and clamber over a brand new jungle gym. As I was watching, I noticed just how quickly all the children playing on the jungle gym quickly got bored with the slides, the climbingContinue reading “Heart attack in the playground!”
Once upon a time…
Photo Credit: Magenta Rose Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Adi. Adi was an energetic and enthusiastic girl who loved playing at home, visiting the local parks and going to school. It’s true! She really did love her School! Well, it’s mostly true. She loved almost everything about school except for one thing-that most awful and dreadful task knownContinue reading “Once upon a time…”
The Greatest Quiz Machine Ever?
The Quiz – is this one of the greatest inventions ever? I mean who doesn’t love a good quiz? Since I can remember (which admittedly isn’t that long ago), people have always wanted to test their understanding and knowledge by taking part in ‘The Quiz’. As a medium, it provides so many of our socialContinue reading “The Greatest Quiz Machine Ever?”
Will somebody please help Robin!
Robin’s Tale Robin is seven years old. He has just received his first school email address and his parents have just bought him a brand new iPad for his birthday. He has an older sister who is 15 years old. She spends most evenings on her laptop chatting to her boyfriend, friends and classmates aboutContinue reading “Will somebody please help Robin!”
Hey everyone! Look at me!
What exactly was a digital footprint?…Did I have a digital footprint? To be completely honest I just didn’t know! How was I supposed to find the answers to my questions? Well, I decided that I needed to spend more time looking at a variety of different articles on what a digital footprint actually was. AfterContinue reading “Hey everyone! Look at me!”
The Second School!
And from the depths of my limited and muddled mind was born an idea of the ‘Second School‘. I don’t know if this term has been used before but I think that it fits quite well with the central idea for my post this week. First let me tell you the story of how andContinue reading “The Second School!”
Always Look on the Bright Side 