It is hard to believe that nearly two weeks have passed since this amazing event, as its implications are still sinking in. For now, here are some of my major takeaway from #iEARN13. 1) The People A sign of a good conference is its impact on professional practice. The sign of an extraordinary conference is the […]
Continue reading →On Wednesday (March 27), I completed my four week stint as the #WLPSict integrator. I left with mixed emotions … sadness at leaving a position which I loved, but also with a great sense of personal vindication. I left knowing that I’d done my best, and that I’d done it well. The last week gave […]
Continue reading →On March 22, 2013, I’ll be celebrating the third anniversary of my first ever global project. Who would have thought that two years would change so much, and open up such a world of opportunity? This year, the students of West Leederville Primary School (Perth, Western Australia) will be hosting the third “World Water Day International LinoIt […]
Continue reading →cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo shared by Saad Faruque While the past two weeks have passed by in a blur, I can honestly say that I look forward to my #WLPSict teaching days. I’m starting to build meaningful relationships with the teachers I’m working with, and my students eagerly anticipate my arrival […]
Continue reading →It is hard to believe that #ACEC2012 has been and gone. Yet, I will carry its legacy for many years to come. For me the conference was not about the presentations or the keynotes, although they had their place. It was about the connections, the conversations, … and the food … (only partly kidding!) During the […]
Continue reading →Cross Posted at The Global Classroom Project On Wednesday October 1, 2012, I had the wonderful opportunity to present with Nigel Mitchell (@1nbm) on the topic: “Working in the Global Classroom” at theAustralian Computers in Education Conference. Despite some initial technical hurdles, including the fact that Skype was blocked at the school, the presentation […]
Continue reading →Logging into Twitter this evening, I came across a fascinating, thought-provoking video entitled “The Global One Room School House“. Containing excerpts from John Seely Brown’s Keynote at the 2012 Digital Media and Learning conference in San Francisco, it explores the notion of teaching and learning within “a global one-room schoolhouse” based on networks of imagination. (Reference) The Big […]
Continue reading →Whist preparing a recent job application, I took the opportunity to update my teaching philosophy statement, the ‘reflective ‘manifesto’ which defines my beliefs about 21st Century teaching and learning practices. I’ve posted it here. What impressed me the most was not that my ideas and approach had necessarily changed over the past 3 years, […]
Continue reading →Several months after it began, my #flatclass reflections series has finally come to an end. I really enjoyed attending the official Book Club, and I hope my blogged reflections will help inspire and guide other teachers interested in exploring this amazing field. Perhaps too, they will help provide some feedback to the book’s amazing authors, […]
Continue reading →For anyone new to planning and organizing a global project, this chapter is for you. Chapter 10 is an invaluable step-by-step guide to creating a global project; exploring many lessons we learnt the hard way,and providing some useful ideas which will be incorporated into Global Classroom 2012-13. I was particularly interested in the social media […]
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