Posted by: mimanifesto on: February 24, 2011
So teens are going off blogging and turning increasingly to social networking sites such as Twitter instead. So says a recent article in the New York Times I came across, courtesy of the Smart Brief on EdTech. Some interesting comment, particularly about the reasons for this apparent switch. One of these was the time taken [...]
Posted by: mimanifesto on: February 14, 2011
It sometimes strikes me, as I speak and network with other education professionals that we are rather insular in our approaches. Of course, many folk I’ve worked with went from school, to university, and straight into teaching as their chosen career, and have been teachers and educationalists ever since. However, certainly over the past few [...]
Posted by: mimanifesto on: April 5, 2010
“Your Majesty,” the prime minister said, “we have a request for you. The people have found out about this extraordinary fabric and they are anxious to see you in your new suit.” The Emperor was doubtful showing himself naked to the people, but then he abandoned his fears. After all, no one would know about [...]
Posted by: mimanifesto on: November 19, 2008
Merlin has written an article on his online service about my experiences with GLOW and educational philosophy in general. It’s based on a chat we had at SLF this year. I have to admit I enjoyed our conversations and my own sense of ‘unloading’ which made up much of the material for his piece. You [...]
Posted by: mimanifesto on: September 11, 2008
I think one of the highlights for me at SLF this year will be the ‘Glowing Lounge’. It’s going to be a fantastic place for networking with other practitioners and discussing experiences and ideas. I’m presenting a couple of spots there myself on using GLOW groups to raise attainment, but I’m really looking forward to watching [...]
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