Form a line, the internet is down

So what happens when 14,000 people come to an ed-tech conference about Web2.0, the wifi dies. Despite pre-registration, publication of the type of technologies being used, #necc09 wifi died a a thousand deaths before lunchtime – seriously did they think we’d all bring chalk boards or OHPs? While problematic for the ‘line-up here’ events for [...]

NECC Pre-Conference

SINGULARITY of idea and thought in the metaverse is a very fragile thing. When discovered, it will  be shared, remixed and re-purposed almost immediately. The people however – are unique and to me this is why I want to be here. It’s only the day before the great floor of commercial education-ness opens and the [...]

Orange or Tom-ayto #necc09

WHAT would you like to drink? Asked the flight attendant. Well , I thought, as it’s 3am and you’ve finally returned light to the cabin after 10 hours of darkness … orange juice. To be honest I was pleased to finally experience some choice. Seat 60J is followed only by the aft cabin toilet and [...]

Uncover some hidden treasure in learning

GAMES are part of the mash-up, and effective, motivating, accessible resources for the classroom. Many are free to try or peanuts to buy – saving the teacher a great deal of time and giving them a motivation power-up that ignites learning. While many continue to explore ‘web2.0’, they are often not exploring the diverse and [...]

How to play wiki-tag!

WONDERING what to do when first faced with a 9th grade class armed with 1:1 laptops? Here’s a couple of ideas … let’s kick off with the bad way… then move to a fun way. All you need to play is a PBWorks. This is one of those learn it in 10 minute things. Some [...]

How to transition reluctant teachers to confident facilitators

To renew learning with technology is to give teachers and students practical strategies and methods in their environment. Its easy to peddle snake-oil, but a lot harder to compliment with practice. This post is to help newcomers get to grips with self-development of professional practice, and overcome the ‘fear and pressure’ in taking action and [...]