Michael Graffin

A Teacher's Journey

Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Presentations
    • Magazine Articles & Podcasts
  • STEM/STEAM
    • Inquiry Learning
    • Engineering Design Process
    • Makerspace
  • LEGO Robotics
  • Scratch Visual Programming
  • iPad Integration
    • Adobe Voice
    • Book Creator
    • Explain Everything
    • Google Maps
    • HaikuDeck
    • iMovie
    • PicCollage
    • Popplet
    • Skitch
  • Global Classroom Project (2011-15)
  • AITSL Standards
    • Standard 1: Know students and how they learn
    • Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it
    • Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
    • Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
    • Standard 5 – Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
    • Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
    • Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

Tag: travel

A Traveller’s Tale: Chasing the Light under the Shadow of a Global Pandemic. #photography

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Michael Graffin · 1 Comment

In the words of my travel agent, my 2020 travel experience “will be one to tell the grandchildren”. This post marks a break from the traditional content on this blog, as I’m taking some time to reflect on what it meant to me, as a photographer, to ‘chase the light’ in a world overshadowed by […]

Continue reading →

The USA: A First Time Visitor’s Perspective

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Michael Graffin · Leave a comment

A few observations from my first trip to the USA for ISTE 2015.  Please click on the links to view my photographic journey through Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York City. There are many great shots that I couldn’t fit into this post.   1) As a rule, Americans are a friendly people.  Whether it be […]

Continue reading →

#ISTE2015: The most emotional, yet inspiring conference I’ve ever attended

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Michael Graffin · 4 Comments

After a journey of some 30 hours and over 18000km (11,603 miles), I arrived in the United States for my first ever ISTE conference. It proved to be an incredibly emotional, sometimes overwhelming week. Despite the very best advice I received in the lead up to the event, I soon discovered nothing can quite prepare […]

Continue reading →

2013: “Spreading My Wings”

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Michael Graffin · 1 Comment

It is hard to believe that a wonderful year has come to an end. My thinking, pedagogy, and attitude towards teaching has continued to evolve, and I suspect the full implications of the events and connections of 2013 will only become apparent in the years to come. Looking Back Its time to reflect on the […]

Continue reading →

Two Weeks in Qatar (#RoadtoDoha Part 4)

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Michael Graffin · 4 Comments

How can I put into words the experiences of the past few weeks? … The sights, sounds, smells, landscapes, and diverse people of Doha … The excitement, the passion, the learning, and emerging friendships of the iEARN conference? The truth is, I can’t … I was told this trip would change me, and perhaps, it […]

Continue reading →

Packing my Bags & Travelling the #RoadtoDoha

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Michael Graffin · Leave a comment

The past few weeks have been pretty busy, and now the journey I’ve been preparing for – is just days away. Flying out on Sunday night my time, I’ll be landing in Doha, Qatar on Monday morning next week. I’m not entirely sure what to expect – I know it’s going to be hot, dusty, […]

Continue reading →

Recent Posts

  • A Traveller’s Tale: Chasing the Light under the Shadow of a Global Pandemic. #photography
  • Designing #microbit Virtual Pets & Monsters – So many possibilities!
  • Accessible Game Controllers – A @makeymakey #design project
  • Fostering a Love of Mental Maths with #microbit – A STEM Project
  • Snapshots of Learning, Making, and Inquiry in my STEM Makerspace

View Michael Graffin's profile on LinkedIn

Follow @mgraffin

Archives

Subscribe by Email

Completely spam free, opt out any time.

Please, insert a valid email.

Thank you, your email will be added to the mailing list once you click on the link in the confirmation email.

Spam protection has stopped this request. Please contact site owner for help.

This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Categories

  • #WLPSict (6)
  • Australian Teacher Standards (103)
    • Standard 1: Know students and how they learn (21)
    • Standard 2 – Know the content and how to teach it (29)
    • Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning (49)
    • Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (27)
    • Standard 5 – Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning (4)
    • Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning (38)
    • Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community (37)
  • Classroom Anecdotes (30)
  • Classroom Stories (13)
  • Coding / Programming (8)
  • Conferences (36)
    • #GlobalEd11 (2)
    • #GlobalEd13 (1)
    • #iEARN13 (7)
      • #RoadtoDoha (5)
    • #OZeLive (2)
    • #Slide2Learn (2)
    • Flat Connections 2014 (2)
    • Presentations (20)
      • #ACEC2012 (3)
      • #ISTE15 (Philadelphia) (1)
      • #ISTE17 (San Antonio) (1)
      • #ISTE2015 (3)
      • #RSCON3 (3)
      • #RSCON4 (1)
      • CONSTAWA Dinner Keynote (2)
    • STEM X Academy 2018 (3)
  • Digital Storytelling (4)
  • Digital Technologies Curriculum (5)
  • Flat Classroom Book Club (8)
  • Global Projects (38)
    • Global Classroom Project (24)
    • International Dot Day 2014 (1)
    • PLN VoiceThread (2)
    • Travelling Scrapbooks (1)
    • World Water Day 2011 (1)
    • World Water Day 2012 (1)
    • World Water Day 2013 (3)
    • World Water Day 2014 (1)
  • Global Projects (3)
  • Graduate Teaching (17)
  • Guest Posts (3)
  • ICT & Web 2.0 (39)
  • iMovie (2)
  • iPad Integration & Projects (14)
    • Adobe Voice (2)
    • Book Creator (2)
    • Explain Evrything (1)
    • Google Maps (1)
    • HaikuDeck (1)
    • iMovie (1)
    • PicCollage (1)
    • Popplet (1)
    • PuppetPals HD (1)
    • Skitch (1)
  • LEGO Robotics (5)
  • Makerspace (7)
    • MakeyMakey (2)
    • Micro:bit (4)
  • Other (23)
  • Personal Learning Networks (50)
    • #WApln (2)
    • Blogging (14)
    • Global Connections (35)
    • Twitter (19)
  • Professional Learning (73)
    • Classroom Management (28)
      • "Theory of Bumps" (2)
      • Anger Management (7)
      • Building Relationships (12)
      • Challenging Students (14)
      • Resources (9)
    • Effective Learning Environments (12)
    • Feedback (4)
    • Reflective Practice (54)
  • Relief / Substitute Teaching (28)
  • School Planning (3)
  • Scootle Community (2)
    • Australian Teacher Champions (2)
  • STEM/STEAM (7)
    • Engineering Design Process (6)
    • Inquiry Learning (6)
  • Studio Curious (1)
  • TIPS 2012 iPad Project (1)
  • Travel (5)
  • Uncategorized (4)
© 2021 Michael Graffin
Powered by WordPress & Themegraphy
Subscribe

Subscribe By Email

Get every new post delivered right to your inbox.

This form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Skip to toolbar
  • Log in
  • About WordPress
    • About Edublogs
    • Edublogs.org
    • Documentation
    • Contact