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Comment on “Save the Princess” – Let the game begin by Rhondda

Rhondda — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:39:15 +0000

Good post, especially the emotional intelligence. The lack of support in the curriculum for educational impulsiveness does a great disservice to our students. By this I mean that the teachers are so fixed (esp in our VCE)on teaching for the assessment, there is no time allowed for students to follow interesting questions, adjuncts or some of the more esoteric notions that come up. These however can lead to the real “Aha” moments which, when it happens, as a adult I love. They are the more memorable times, create a real interest in learning and can be the catalyst for change/growth/etc. Our students just don’t get enough opportunities for this sort of personal exploration. I was lucky at school that I had some teahers who did take the time to follow leads and were passionate about all aspects in the area they were teaching. Some of the technologies make it easier for teachers today to do this but the ‘classroom straight-jacket” seems to be more prevalent.
I too would love to see that poster on classroom walls!

Comment on End of Web by dskmag

dskmag — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:04:38 +0000

thanks! – see its better already …

Comment on “Save the Princess” – Let the game begin by jeff agamenoni

jeff agamenoni — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:28:52 +0000

what?

Comment on End of Web by dennis33

dennis33 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:11:14 +0000

a resistance force, always on the move known as the Wireless Underground will seek to rally others to form their own resistance groups and to eventually form a new www based on connecting rogue sites. Each group will have limited range of access but can extend through connecting with other groups.

Comment on “Save the Princess” – Let the game begin by dskmag

dskmag — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:37:12 +0000

so I can jump in the hole now, right?

Comment on “Save the Princess” – Let the game begin by jeff agamenoni

jeff agamenoni — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:03:16 +0000

jeez, do we have to do a NECC post? I like your point about back channeling. I learn more in most backchannels than in actual presentations they go with…perhaps it is because people ask more questions there…I wish I could have seen your presentation at CEGSA…I am sure the back channel was superb! Hope you get some quality family time now…that you are overly edumacated…

Comment on 5 Ways to create spectacular classrooms by BJW

BJW — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:39:49 +0000

I can’t wait to implement your suggested “5 Ways”! Thank you for such excellent ideas that are do-able for the teacher and the student! You are so right about the cultural shift that is needed and I think the transition could be more easily attained if administrators could empower the teachers with encouragement, tools and time!

Comment on Home soon by Sue Waters

Sue Waters — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:31:08 +0000

Yes I know exactly what you are feeling. While I’m enjoying traveling in the USA I can’t help but think about how much I’m missing out as my kids experience New Zealand and snow for the first time.

Best of luck with the South Australian conference.

Comment on Dean’s not sure what he’s doing by Gilmar Mattos

Gilmar Mattos — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:07:56 +0000

Really great post. I’ve written about it somewhere else (so many places…) – the fact that I feel more comfortable when I read this resistance to change is somehow common. I’ve been in charge of the ICT Department where I teach since October 2008 and it’s been difficult to convince people of the importance of opening horizons and make good use of technology/Web 2.0 to enhance their teaching and most importantly students’ learning.
Regards from Franca-SP-Brazil

Comment on Home soon by AngelaC

AngelaC — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:46:51 +0000

Awww great pic – I bet you are being missed too!