Since joining my school just six months ago, I have been working on a number of projects alongside my ICT teaching and integration role, including: Collaborating with the CEO ICT team to complete the technical set up Google Apps for Education, and planning for staff professional development and student use in 2015. Providing feedback on […]
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Well, some of those visiting the blog over the past few weeks may have noticed a subtle change to the title of this blog. It is hard to believe, but I’m four weeks into a temporary ICT Teaching & Integration role at a wonderful girls’ school in Perth, Western Australia. It has been a busy […]
Continue reading →Compiled for BPS teachers after discussions at today’s staff development day, this short guide to AudioBoo & QR codes in the Classroom might be helpful to others. If you have any questions, please ask! (And if you think I’ve missed a great resource, please let me know in the comments). AUDIOBOO IN EDUCATION AudioBoo (http://audioboo.fm) […]
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On Monday, I had the opportunity to present about Scootle, and the Scootle Community at a local school’s staff development day. As a follow up to the session, I’m sharing my slides, and links to some useful resources for teachers interested in exploring further. Scootle 101 What does it offer? Scootle is helping enable teachers […]
Continue reading →Last weekend, I presented the Dinner Keynote at the Science Teachers’ of Western Australia conference, exploring the topic: Science, ICT, and the Global Classroom: Exploring the Possibilities. Science, ICT, & the Global Classroom (#CONSTAWA33 Dinner Keynote) from Michael Our Challenge: Engaging Students in Science As a primary school teacher & global education specialist, being asked to […]
Continue reading →cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Scott McLeod Would you believe that our education department ICT policy makers, in their infinite wisdom, have blocked student access to Flickr.com? And that this means, that no less than four out of five Creative Commons images sites, which are SUITABLE for students, don’t WORK AT […]
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 →Last week was a big week, in more ways than one. I completed my contribution to a major sideline project that I’ve been working on for months (details coming in a month or two), and I started work as a temporary ICT Support teacher at a school in Perth. I’m working 3 days / […]
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