A year ago today I put forward some ideas for teaching youngsters how to take responsibility for their digital footprint. A year on, the article is still relevant in my opinion.
Read More7 things to blog about back in school
One of the possibly unwanted tasks on return to school is to get your school blog up and running again. Assuming that it’s been in hibernation over the summer break, no doubt you’ll want to start posting again as soon as possible. It may be hard to think about what to write about when you have a zillion other things to think about at the beginning of term. So here are some ideas to get the creative juices flowing again.
Explorations
I’ve been exploring seven things today, and I thought you might be interested. They are a blog, another blog, another blog and yet another blog, a new service from Voki, a book, and photography.
Video choice: 08/26/2011
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- Top 10 Sites for Creating a Video Chat by David Kapuler
Handy list of video chat aplications which could be used in school.
Found on the web: 08/26/2011 (a.m.)
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- Top 10 Sites for Creating a Video Chat by David Kapuler
Handy list of video chat aplications which could be used in school.
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- Top 20 Social Networks for Education
Useful round-up of social networks that could be utilised in the classroom.
Out of this world
It’s August in Britain, and it’s raining. In fact, I was reading today that the Meteorological Office has issued a severe weather warning for the South-East of England! So, a typical British summer in other words. What better time, if you’re still enjoying the school holidays, to visit an exhibition or two?
Why so many “Found on the web” posts lately?
You may have noticed that quite a few of the articles to appear here recently have been in the form of links headed “Found on the web”. Why?
Read MoreFound on the web: 08/22/2011 (a.m.)
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10 Science Fiction Books That Changed the Course of History
Very interesting article illustrating how science fiction became science fact in some cases. How? Real life scientists were influenced by novels. A bit self-referential, which is a worthy science fiction theme in itself.
Look out for an article about science fiction soon.
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“Reclaim Blogging”: Why I’m giving up Twitter and Facebook. | gapingvoid
Interesting idea: giving up Twitter and Facebook to concentrate on blogging -- though with some inconsistency, given that buttons for those are still on the website.
worth readingbthe comments too.
So what do YOU think?
Found on the web: 08/20/2011 (p.m.)
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The Social Media GuideA Guide to Facebook Security
Looks pretty good, accessible.
Back to school: 2 reading suggestions for ICT teachers
I know that to most folks in England, “back to school” seems a long way off. But pity our colleagues in Scotland, the USA and other parts of the world for whom this has already become a reality. Here are two resources you might find useful.
Relaxing with technology
I need a break. I’ve been working like crazy, weekends too. So, for the next few days I’m having a break. As I’m not able to go away, a “staycation” is called for. I can’t go away partly because of another looming deadline, and even more partly because of the two feline parasites who have recently taken over our household. (I could meet the deadline from anywhere in the world, but it's too soon to leave the cats in somebody else's hands.) As a techno-addict I’ll be using a computer of some description or other to provide some entertainment. Here’s what I have lined up
Found on the web: 08/18/2011 (a.m.)
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Thoughts on writing a social media policy « simfin
Comprehensive and thought-provoking post from Simon Finch on ideal beahvior online -- including by teachers and parents.
Found on the web: 08/16/2011 (p.m.)
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Back to School: 42 Digital Resources for Students & Parents
Another interesting-looking collection of websites, tools and resources. Plenty here to read or just dip into -- and a lot more than the 42 cited!
Found on the web: 08/16/2011 (a.m.)
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100+ Google Tricks for Teachers | TeachHUB
A really great resource. Not all are new, but it's always good to be reminded of stuff!
The importance of branding for ICT in schools
One of the things you have to acknowledge, whether you like it or not, is that to some extent people do judge by appearances. So, how does your ICT provision appear to others?
There is a potential paradox
Are you an insufferable bore?
When I walk into a shop and immediately get pounced on by a sales assistant, I usually beat a hasty retreat. If they’d have just left me alone, I might have bought something.
Read MoreBecoming an inspirational teacher
Here's just a quick heads-up. I discovered that one of the most popular articles on this website is one I wrote back in November 2009, so at the risk of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy, I thought I'd let you know about it in case you weren't aware of it.
Read MoreCrossing the street
In 1993 the DJ Norman Jay told Sheryl Garratt, writing for The Face:
If you believe in what you’re doing, sooner or later those who rejected you will cross the street to see what you’re doing.
Crossing the street isn't always so easyI love that quote. I think it applies to any situation in which someone is trying to change the way things are done – or at least trying to make a few relatively minor changes – in an environment where most people feel they have no compelling reason to change anything. Many ICT leaders will certainly know that feeling!
So, what could that quote mean in your situation?
Synchronicity, mobile phones and a great upcoming conference
It’s strange, is it not, how certain linkages occur, what some would call coincidence , and others synchronicity ? Yesterday, the mobile phone was the common factor for me, and continued to play a part: I became so engrossed in responding to an email that I missed my station by two stops, and had to backtrack!
Found on the web: 08/03/2011 (a.m.)
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Really interesting collection of Web 2.0 tools