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Another language gone [New Window]
I’ve just noticed that the last speaker of “Bo”, a language that used to exist in the Andaman Islands, has died. What struck me particularly about the report was the sentence “Boa Sr spent the last few years of her life unable to converse with anyone in her mother tongue.” That’s a very poignant thought. [...]
Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:12:56 -0500 Virtual graduations [New Window]
November 26th saw a new innovation for virtual worlds. Some students who are distance learners were graduating, but were unable to come to the ceremony – Fiona Littleton, working with colleagues in informatics, created the first Second Life graduation held in parallel with McEwan Hall graduation. 4 MSc graduates graduated in Second Life with 2 [...]
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:48:06 -0500 Attempting to write [New Window]
OK so the blog is looking a bit dismal again, but at least this time I’ve got a fairly water-tight excuse – ended up in hospital at the beginning of October, finally got diagnosed with viral labyrinthitis, and still off work (yikes!) and finding out for the first time in my life what I’m supposed [...]
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:17:25 -0500 Let bikes use bus lanes [New Window]
I headed in to Edinburgh today, which is unusual for me on a Saturday, but there was a bike rally on and I thought I’d show some support. Although this wasn’t an SMC event, several SMC members turned up to support the general biking community (in particular, Edinburgh bikers and those who, like myself, commute [...]
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:53:35 -0400 Lets get some interesting new kinds of books [New Window]
At the beginning of August I attended a really stimulating PALA conference (I have to add that I’ve never yet been to an un-stimulating PALA conference) and my ego was thoroughly boosted by people actually coming to my presentation (even though it was on the last slot of the last day …). I’m still working [...]
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:54:58 -0400 The great and the good [New Window]
It’s not often that you meet people who just seem to be at the epitome of humankind … but David Crystal is currently my favourite person. Here are some reasons: he’s clever with wordshe’s written lots of books – highly readable (at least, the ones I’ve read so far) he has a really interesting life-story [...]
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:06:21 -0400 Future of learning and technology [New Window]
Link: A very quick summary of events at a recent conference on “the future of education” (thanks to Mark Pegrum for the link). I was interested to note that Howard Gardner (of “multiple intelligences” fame) was speaking.There are also some interesting videos, including a panel discussion on copyright and intellectual property.
Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:27:37 -0400 at the ECM [New Window]
Finally got to the Edinburgh Coffee Morning. I always pick up some interesting tips, and it’s great to find out what people are doing and looking into with software and widgets.
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:28:14 -0400 Seeing hands [New Window]
Should I volunteer? For some time I’ve been receiving news and reading the “Seeing Hands” blog. It’s an inspirational look at helping blind people in Nepal to gain education and a paying job – not easy in a country that assumes blind people cannot contribute to society. I’ve been wondering about volunteering to go – [...]
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:51:34 -0400 Keeping references with Mendeley [New Window]
I was recently pointed to some software that is now in beta – called Mendeley – which gives you a way to store research citations and then access it from any computer. I’m still working on seeing the ways it could help with research, but so far it looks really promising!What I like about it:I [...]
Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:38:30 -0400 CEOP seek direct help from Trainer Community [New Window]
TheChild Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre has taken the unprecedented descision to make a direct appeal for information via its website and a direct email to its trainers. They feel theyhave exhausted all other channels and really need thehelp of the online community in tracing the man seen in the image (and video on [...]
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:44:38 -0500 Remember 35mm? [New Window]
A few weeks back we discovered an old 35mm film lying around that hadnt been developed. It turned out to be various bits’n'bobs from a few years back, but in particular I was thirlled to see it had some pics from a kayaking trip round Muckle Row, Shetland. For anyone who enjoys sea kayaking and [...]
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:01:43 -0400 Landlord Registration Scheme and web-trails [New Window]
Working through a pile of paperwork that has built up over the last week or so (while I have been away on various training and CPD events including the Scottish Learning Festival and TeachMeet08) I found a renewal confirmation from a local authority managing their little bit of the landlord registration scheme. The first house [...]
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:55:07 -0400 TeachMeet08 at the Scottish Learning Festival 2008 [New Window]
Just signed up for this years TeachMeet08. Without doubt the best CPD you can get with respect to ICT, Technology, and a chance to meet the people who are at the edge of using technology to take our students forward in their education. This year I am glad to be able to get to both [...]
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:31:15 -0400 [New Window]
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:22:30 -0400 Blog Activity Moved to Jist Haiverin [New Window]
I’ve moved my blogging activity toJist Haiverin
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:26:23 -0500 Talking Photo [New Window]
PQDVD have developed software which appears to be like Crazy Talk but much cheaper. Seems to be worth a look. 
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:54:32 -0500 Camtasia Studio 5 user experience [New Window]
Andrew Brown’s Captivate series introduced me to a number of facilities in the program which I hadn’t fully appreciated. However, there are times when still images aren’t good enough for training purposes, such as when you want to illustrate a video editing process. With this in mind I’ve been playing with Techsmith’s Camtasia Studio 5, [...]
Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:35:33 -0400 A fellow defender of Bebo in Education [New Window]
http://nwinton.wordpress.comI have just heard from a fellow supported of Bebo at TeachMeet07. Very encouraging to hear about others fighting to keep it open (or get it open in schools). To use it as a tool in the fight against bullying, and even to use it as a vehicle for a curriculum for excellence! Good Work [...]
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:39:46 -0400 MTV Sticky [New Window]
http://www.mtvsticky.comWhile trying to track down the full report for the MTV/Microsoft/etal survey (thanks for the lead David) I found two things. Firstly thast the full report is internal to MTV and its partners, and that MTV have a site for those with an interesting following or studying youth trends. I have signed up and initial [...]
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:14:13 -0400 A common vision for ICT coordinators? [New Window]
5 years ago when I took up my current post, as the schools ICT coordinator, I had a very clear, and detailedvision of where I wanted the school to be in 5 years time. I am glad to say that in many ways my vision has been fulfilled. It is however time for me to [...]
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:57:59 -0400 That Traditional Mongolian Delicacy Mars Bar Cheese cake [New Window]
I will be heading down after school on Wednesday 19th September to TeachMeet07. This is the first time that I will have made it although it is an event that I have wanted to go to for a while. I cant get the day off work to go to the learning festival (gutted – wednesday [...]
Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:23:21 -0400 Bebo. Their space or yours? [New Window]
For those who subscribe to the tree house, sorry its been so long.Im back with some thoughts on how young people see bebo and other social networking sites. I have been reflecting on various aspects of this for the last year or so, and for those who have followed my bebo ramblings I hope you [...]
Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:37:56 -0400 Year of the Blog [New Window]
So this academic year I’m going to use bogs with S1, S2, and the Higher class, for the following purposes:* S1 – to showcase the work of the class and allow parents to see how their child is doing.* S2 – to encourage creative thinking, and different ways of approaching texts and language, with a [...]
Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:04:23 -0400 Online Networks [New Window]
I have spent most of this afternoon trying to show my husband how to use Facebookwhich is similar to My Space, Bebo etc but apparently for the ahem… more mature person, or so I’m told! As I guided him through the process of uploading photos, filling in profiles, etc. it occurred to me that what [...]
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:37:28 -0400 Anyone for Coffee? [New Window]
Another WOW!
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:54:13 -0400 Embedding TeacherTube Videos [New Window]
If you use TeacherTube (discussed here) to store pupil videos, you can easily link to them on your blog (or website). For WordPress and Edublogs blogs just follow this advice -Q: How can I embed a video for my Edublogs/WordPress blog?A: Here are some steps:1. Copy link provided under “Edublogs/WordPress Embeddable:” within the selected video [...]
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:24:57 -0400 Tales Animator [New Window]
Yet another animation program. Tales Animator uses a scripting language to animate figures to produce good looking cartoons. The scripting language is fairly easy to use but would be too difficult for younger kids. Another free download with lots of extras available on the site.
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:56:02 -0400 MonkeyJam Stop Motion Animation [New Window]
Many teachers use the Digital Blue Movie Creator for stop motion animation. Although it is easy and fun to use, it has some limitations, particularly the quality of the output.MonkeyJam lets you create stop motion animation from any web cam, digital video camera or sets of scanned images and outputs good quality avi files. It [...]
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:40:42 -0400 SCRATCH Animation and programming for kids [New Window]
I’m just catching up on this. Thanks to Neil Winton’s post.SCRATCH is a free program which lets kids create animations by using a simple programming language. It seems to be quite powerful and, apart from the fun the kids would have, it could be used to create quite adventurous programs. It’s not for casual use [...]
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:30:29 -0400 Comic Life for Windows [New Window]
Comic Life is a popular program on the mac which lets you create comic strip stories very easily.The company is working on a Windows version and has released a free beta version for testing. It seems to be fairly robust. The only problems I’ve had are printing to a network printer and deleting objects ocassionally [...]
Mon, 28 May 2007 04:12:39 -0400 Google Docs a useful collaborative tool [New Window]
Google Docs is a simple online word processor (and spreadsheet) with basic functions. With a decent online connection it responds quickly and can be used as a place to store documents. One of its strengths for a teacher is the ability for documents to be edited collaboratively. As an alternative to a wiki, it provides [...]
Wed, 23 May 2007 05:35:55 -0400 Travelling Ted [New Window]
This week my son’s nursery – Langside Nursery – sent home Ted and asked us to record his adventures. We were given a book to record it and a camera with strict instructions to limit ourselves to 5 photos. That’s where my problems began – has anyone every tried telling a 4 year-old who knows [...]
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:09:16 -0400 naace [New Window]
Last week I was lucky enough to go to the naace conference in Torquay. It was a long way from home and I thought I was the only Scot until Thursday. Then, thanks to the catalyst of Laurie O’Donnell who was giving a presentation on “The Scottish Experience”, I met Henry Paton from Inverclyde and [...]
Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:06:57 -0500 Google Video Inspiration [New Window]
I have just been watching Carronshore’s excellent videos of their Scottish poetry. I had been wondering why they had moved to edublogs but having seen these videos and the ease with which you can post them I can see why.So I decided to give it a go myself and post two of my Primary 7 [...]
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:11:29 -0500 Network frustrations [New Window]
Today we were unable to see any of the comments that had been left on our school blog because websense had decided to block it. There was my P5 class desperate to see what comments had been posted about their podcast and it was blocked! We couldn’t read the comments on some of the other [...]
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:28:28 -0500 Podcasting Delight! [New Window]
Last night after much tinkering and pushing myself way out of my comfort/understanding zone I managed to embed my Primary 5 French podcast within my school blog – success!! This might not seem like a huge achievement to some of you bloggers out there, but to me it is another learning leap! Of [...]
Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:02:15 -0500 Glow Pilot [New Window]
So what have I been up to over the last few weeks? Basically, teaching! I have been trying to get on to Glow and look at the pilot but I managed to lock myself out – entirely my fault as I use the wrong password the magic three times in a row before I looked [...]
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:09:32 -0500 IPS News 1 [New Window]
It feels like ages since I was blogging – and I suppose it was. What is my excuse? The usual! I am not going to feel guilty though, as this is a personal blog and supposed to be a pleasurable experience.I have spent a fair bit of time over the last couple of weeks getting [...]
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:04:55 -0500 Test upload mp3 [New Window]
voice010.mp3
Sat, 04 Nov 2006 06:53:44 -0500 What a busy week! [New Window]
I have neglected my own blog over the past week mainly because I have been so busy pushing on with all my great inspirational ideas from SETT. Our school website is beginning to take shape with lots of great suggestions from the staff about how to give the children ownership of their class [...]
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:50:14 -0400 Problems with my new feed [New Window]
If you do visit this blog then you’ll have seen my last message informing you that I have moved to a new site. The only problem is that I think I made a pig’s ear of changing the feed in feedburner. In order to update your aggregator/newsreader please visit my new site:http://hotmilkydrink.typepad.comand take the [...]
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:57:56 -0400 Im moving [New Window]
The feeds the same but the host is changing. If you still want to read my nonsense and view my site then change the link to:http://hotmilkydrink.typepad.com/
Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:02:05 -0400 Oh noI cant sing!!! [New Window]
Have a listen to me under the monicker of unaccompanied_lady (there’s a respectable reason for this). I’m having a go at the Kiss classic ‘Detroit Rock City’. I’m slightly off the beat but I was having trouble with the mic and the Flash interface. Anyway, off to look for a good Scott Walker track. Enjoy, [...]
Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:50:37 -0400 Have you got talent? Get that voice online then! [New Window]
Whilst in the throes of an early morning hangover this morning (after making merry to celbrate Scotland’s superb victory last night) I switched on BBC 1 and caught the last 15 minutes of Click, a programme dedicated to the web. There was an excellent part of the programme that featured ‘interesting’ websites. One of these [...]
Sun, 08 Oct 2006 13:11:59 -0400 BBC: zoo simulation game [New Window]
I was watching the TV this morning when I switched over to BBC2 and caught 5 mins of a programme called Roar. Very much like The Really Wild Show (or Animal Magic if you are my age). What caught my eye was the way they have integrated a game as part of the integral learning [...]
Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:34:29 -0400 Make consoles pink-attract women to gameplay! [New Window]
There’s an interesting article on the BBC site that discusses gender and game play. It investigates attitiudes of female gamers ans how the games industry can attract the fairer sex to playing with range of consoles that are avilable. The EA/Futurelab research published this week found that 40% of teenage girls play computer games but [...]
Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:52:49 -0400 School Blog [New Window]
I had a meeting today with Susan Ronnie from Kirlandneuk PS about setting up our French blog between the two schools. It is great to be involved in this kind of collaboration and we both feel it will really benefit the children. Susan had found a great French [...]
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:33:03 -0400 Emotional Intelligence [New Window]
I went on a great twilight course last night – Interview Skills with Shona Carmichael, Primary Consultation. Basically the aims of the course were to outline how to have a successful interview by having an understanding of what school management are looking for, how to answer questions and how to prepare. I thought this would [...]
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:09:22 -0400 Futurelab research into games [New Window]
Futurelab have just published the report of their investigation into games and learning. It’s making interesting reading. I will post more about this later. Access the report from this link.
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:37:21 -0400 Nintendo DS: More cognitive demand in games [New Window]
I have hardly spent anytime playing Big Brain Academy for the Nintendo DS due to the fact that I have been acting out my surgery techniques under the guise of Derek Stiles, trainee surgeon in Trauma Centre! Nevertheless, Big Brain Academy is superb and is yet another game from the Touch Generations! stable. A little [...]
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:19:32 -0400 Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre [New Window]
LTS are reporting that the BBC have done report on raising awareness of “internet savy” youngsters about online safety.What I find particularly interesting about this is that it opened my eyes to the pressence and activities of the “Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre” or “CEOP” for short.Its great to see the government taking online [...]
Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:21:11 -0400 Peter Jackson: New gaming for the Xbox [New Window]
It appears that Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings and King Kong fame has signed up with Microsoft to design a ‘new’ approach to gaming via the Xbox 360 live. It looks as though he plans to develop an interactive game that combines video footage of blockbuster quality with the dynamic, powerful and collaborative [...]
Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:52:33 -0400 Active games vs. sedentary lifestyles [New Window]
Hooray! I finally managed to get my wireless network working tonight. Isn’t it great. Anyway, did anyone see the BBC report from the X06 exhibition? They featured a really interesting game that has the player fully engaged with a fun Martial Arts game called Kick Ass Kung Fu where you actually are carrying [...]
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:43:57 -0400 Return to the Blog [New Window]
I’m ashamed that I didn’t blog, blog, blog regularly after the New Technology Residential at Stirling back in March. I’ve been learning, and starting to actually do, a lot since then so maybe I’ll have something to write about soon!Bob Hill, who is becoming a blogger of some renown has been helping our new ICT [...]
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:51:22 -0400 Talking to the cluster heads [New Window]
Here we are talking about blogging.
Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:18:46 -0400 Storing Podcasts [New Window]
At the Masterclass New Technology we should people how to upload files to the Internet Archive via a web browser using windows. It is quite a clunky process.Much easier is to use the CcPublisherccPublisher is a tool that does two things: it will help you tag your audio and video files with information about your [...]
Sat, 27 May 2006 04:54:53 -0400 eLive and the Scots Edu Blogosphere [New Window]
eLive seemed to be a great success and was commented on all over the place (apologies for the unsorted list, it is on my list to fix)Its the Kids, Stupid 25, May, 2006 WillAlan November at eLive! 23, May, 2006 edubloggereLive 2006 ACfE meets SSDN 23, May, 2006 DavideLive 2006 RSS The Killer Application [...]
Fri, 26 May 2006 04:38:24 -0400 Blogging from eLive [New Window]
This is me blogging at eLive, I can’t think of much to say.
Wed, 24 May 2006 11:00:39 -0400 spam [New Window]
I’ve been seeing a lot of spam comments on this blog, so I’ve activated a new plugin: Auto-Close Comments which automatically closes comments after 21 days. hopefully this will help.
Wed, 24 May 2006 01:33:41 -0400 Image Example [New Window]
A picture
Fri, 12 May 2006 03:40:49 -0400 ScotEduBlog Meetup [New Window]
From the horse’s mouth:The ScotEduBlog Meetup is open to anyone who wants to come, not just edubloggers. It might help if you know or want to know what a blog is, enjoy a drink and eating fine food.Read on at the Meetup Wiki for more details and to take part in organising the event.When?May 24th, [...]
Sun, 07 May 2006 08:27:51 -0400 Glaitness Primary 7 Blog [New Window]
Tim Geddes who was at the Masterclass New Technology course is blogging with the Glaitness Primary 7. So far there is a pile of video clips of the classes trip to Nethybridge Outdoor Centre. It must have been great for the parents to be able to see their children having a good time. I think [...]
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 01:32:02 -0400 Glaitness School Blog [New Window]
P7 pupils from Glaitness School in Orkney have just returned from a trip to Abernethy outdoor centre in Nethybridge. Each day we made a video of all the activities we took part in, edited them in imovie, exported them as Quicktime Web files and uploaded them as podcasts to our blogsite for the benefit [...]
Sun, 23 Apr 2006 17:11:18 -0400 Practical Blogging [New Window]
At Stirling, a few people asked for practical examples of blogging being used by children. I’ve added background information to the Primary 7 Writing Blog so that teachers can see the thinking behind it and the practicalities of putting it into use. The link is here.
Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:41:35 -0400 Monday Back to Reality [New Window]
Still letting all the ideas from last week swirl around in my head! I know I must think through the best ways to use what I learned and allow some of the possiblities I caught a glimmer of, to come to fruition…and practise the basic skills and procedures so I don’t give the wrong info [...]
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:02:56 -0500 Science Fictional Facts [New Window]
Beam me up Scotty! check here to see what some clever people have been doing in Japan for some time now. This video of a human water rocket is also worth a look.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:09:51 -0500 Trip to Normandy, France [New Window]
Write a comment (in French!) and discuss what you enjoyed best about your trip to Normandy. Think about what you enjoyed, where you were and why it was so important and memorable.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:14:54 -0500 June [New Window]
As the holidays approachLets look at the weatherI think its coldTeacher says I’m a blether
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:28:42 -0500 Looking after Goldfish [New Window]
We are finding out about looking after pets.Download. It is 8 years old and is very healthy. I look after it well.We are going to make a pamphlet about looking after goldfish.Click here to go to a site and read about how to look after a goldfish.Find one tip that you think should be included [...]
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 07:51:43 -0500 PCPod success [New Window]
Wearenow addingthe final enhancementsto our group activity (not task).Graham is working his magic on our photos to see if he can get rid of the red-eye disease. The creation ofsimpleinstructions for blogging and podcasting was great fun and I personally learned loads. Hopefullyothers will find it useful.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:45:50 -0500 Friday [New Window]
The group I was in have been perfecting the blog PCPod and had it praised by James Farmer – whom John says is an ace blogger!
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:53:30 -0500 The Watergawas a movie! [New Window]
You should really listen to the audio file first and then have a look at the movie file of this poem. How does image help to convet meaning. Is my interpretation of the poem enhanced in this format? Let me know what you think.Download
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:50:59 -0500 The Watergawas an audio file [New Window]
Have a listen to ‘The Watergaw’ by Hugh MacDiarmid. This poem uses the watergaw (a rainbow) as a metaphor for life and death. What do you think of the poem and my interpretation of it. Listen to: The Watergaw
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:46:33 -0500 Bullying [New Window]
“When I was at primary school I got picked on non-stop for two years. No-one talked to me. I hadn’t done anything to get blamed for, and I still don’t know the reason I got picked on. I wasn’t any wealthier or poorer or a different race.I used to cry myself to sleep every night. [...]
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:44:49 -0500 Comparing Two Websites on Space [New Window]
Your task is in three parts. Download the recording sheet on which you will record information on the quality of two websites. DOWNLOADClick on the Space Shuttles to go to the websites. Fill in the recording sheet. Site 1 Site 2From the notes on the recording sheet, comment on this post in around 100 words.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:39:01 -0500 Inversnaid : by Gerard Manley Hopkins [New Window]
This poem was written in response to the feelings aroused by aspects of the Scottish countryside.What does the poem make you feel?Click here to listen… are you relaxed, or disturbed? …do you feel angry or sad? …what about the sound of the words? Do they create a picture in your mind?Blog about what Inversnaid did [...]
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:36:43 -0500 A science experiment to try at home. [New Window]
You have each been given some blotting paper, aluminium foil, wire and a bulb.Carry out the instructions below. Write a short report on your experiment, telling us if you were able to light the bulb or not. Did you have any difficulties? Did you try to explore the idea by, for instance, changing the number [...]
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:34:29 -0500 Calendar Contributions [New Window]
Make your entry for the month of May. Remember you can send poems, photographs, stories or anything you think might be of interest.I look forward to seeing your work.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:33:12 -0500 Letter from the Trenches [New Window]
Together, we are going to write a letter from the trenches.Imagine that you are a soldier – Private McKay -in the trenches writing home to his mother. You are 20 years oldand have been in the trenches for a couple of weeks.Have a look at this site to get an idea of what life in [...]
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 05:20:40 -0500 Interactive Voting Systems [New Window]
Today we spent some time looking at interactive voting systems, taking into consideration the views, comments and experiences of others. I am of the opinion that it might be better to hold off for a little while, at least until the myriad of teething problems are sorted out. I am also looking forward to the [...]
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:58:22 -0500 Thursday [New Window]
Today we tried out some voting systems and had some fun but the possible positive outcomes for learning and teaching were more than matched by the unreliability of the products we tried and the expense…. a technology for the future but difficult to justify at present. Kids (even big kids!) are motivated by cheap little [...]
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:14:48 -0500 All about time [New Window]
We have been looking at telling the time in class this week.I would like you to go hereLook at Sam’s clock with only one hand.What do you think the solution to this problem is?Post your solution here and explain why you think this is the solution.Could there be other solutions?
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:00:40 -0500 Podcasting [New Window]
While doing our ‘Activity’ this afternoon we took a look at examples from various school websites. Check out these two examples: room 208, Juniper Green
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:47:40 -0500 PC Pod [New Window]
Thank you for visiting PC Pods Teachers Guide to Blogging and Podcasting. This guide aims to help educators unravel the mysteries of blogging and podcasting. Butwhat is a blog? How do I podcast? PC Pod is here to help.Blogging a blog is an online journal, which can be accessed worldwide, and allows people to [...]
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:29:18 -0500 Podcast trial [New Window]
This is a podcast trial. Click here.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:49:50 -0500 Useful Blogs [New Window]
Check out my blogroll guys. Have you visited the Landmark Project site? I was very impressed with David Warlick’s presentation at SETT in 2004.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:26:17 -0500 Podcasting from the Homefront [New Window]
Don’t ask. Really, don’t ask.Listen to this, chaps!
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:53:37 -0500 BLOGGING [New Window]
Don’t know if I’ve fully grasped this idea. Write a story, post it, await a comment and reply?? Is that it?
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:44:09 -0500 BBC Creative Content [New Window]
I’ve recently come across the BBC Creative Content site. The video sequences are brilliant in themselves for the content witihn but they are also great for using in video editing exercises.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:40:15 -0500 Wednesday [New Window]
I learned such a lot today. Lots to follow up after tantalising tastes of so many possibilities! Blogging, podcasting, storing bookmarks online, showing off to the world, tagging and sorting and sharing….
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:39:51 -0500 masterclass radio [New Window]
A fun mix of news, music and gossip about our first day at Masterclass.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:56:02 -0500 masterclass radio [New Window]
A fun mix of news, music and gossip about our first day at Masterclass.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:55:53 -0500 [New Window]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:55:03 -0500 [New Window]
Balconyhttp://www.archive.org/download/Balcony_Scene_Excerpt_1/balcony.mp3
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:00:59 -0500 Glaitness trip to Abernethy [New Window]
Here is a video podcast with an interview about Primary 7 forthcoming trip. Download
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:25:42 -0500 Hill of Banchory Primary School [New Window]
Welcome to the first blog page of a very new school. Class six/seven are excited about the prospect of having the world read some of their work… well at least a few people would be good! That’s assuming the teacher can get his head around the use of the technology of course!!Well only one way [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:56:41 -0500 Glaitness School in Orkney [New Window]
I work as a music, ict and support teacher in a Primary School in the Orkney Islands, with approximately 250 pupils, and as the Masterclass representative, have taken it upon myself to set up the school website. It has been very rapid learning over the last 6 months, but I am really excited by [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:04:09 -0500 pic [New Window]
Just testing to see how to put a picture in. Not the London Eye. The Manchester Wheel.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:02:42 -0500 Using Smart Boards [New Window]
Any good quick ideas for pulling classroom teachers into using Smartboards effectively? We have lots of boards but few inspirational users (myself included!).Hitcham’s Primary School website
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:59:32 -0500 My Secondment [New Window]
The thing I am most interested in at this time of year is having my secondment extended for a sixth year. For obvious reasons I do not want to be remembered by my LEA in case they send me back to school! For those in the same position, this site gives useful information about avoiding [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:58:16 -0500 Teaching with blogs [New Window]
Are blogs a good idea for use in the classroom? With issues over inappropriate instant messages being sent around classrooms can blogs generate new and meaningful contributions from students?
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:56:45 -0500 Confused [New Window]
Hope to be able to digest this morning’s information with my lunch. Still am notconvinced how this is going to work in a primary without losing my life.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:53:20 -0500 Masterclass Blog [New Window]
If it’s of any interest, here’s the blog I set up for my Classic Masterclass course.http://www.livejournal.com/users/masterclass
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:53:09 -0500 Poster Boy for Canada [New Window]
Today I’ve started a 3-day course all about blogging and podcasting. During the initial presentation, a comment was made about a website dissing Canada. Well, how can I possibly not comment on that? As a proud Canadian (and a proud Scot to boot), I had to find out more. So I did a quick search [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:52:14 -0500 New Technologies Master Class [New Window]
I’m new to this masterclass lark and have found the idea of blogging really interesting. My first task this morning is to blog! (Wonder if I’ll get lunch if I’m unsuccessful?) So far I have been kicked off the internet on one machineand been unable to access my internet account for my password. Not a [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:50:41 -0500 Stirling Effort as Masterclassers Flog the Blog [New Window]
If you would like to contribute to my wiki it can be found at http://workingtogether.wikispaces.com/ My bookmarks may be of some assistance.Also If you are ever in the unfortunate situation where you run out of Blog roll feel free to use mine.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:48:50 -0500 First Post [New Window]
This is my first attempt at a blog. I am having a brilliant if scary time here at Stirling Management Centre. We have had interesting, stimulating presentations and will eventually have to do some deep and meaningful tasks!….. but first of all we get to play and practice using the posting system.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:48:45 -0500 Third time lucky [New Window]
Look forward to getting to grips with this as I have some fantastic pieces of writing from the children to share.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:47:20 -0500 Hello world! [New Window]
Welcome to Edublogs.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:44:51 -0500 Hello world! [New Window]
Welcome to Edublogs.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:41:57 -0500 Hello world! [New Window]
Welcome to Edublogs.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:41:41 -0500 First Post [New Window]
Hey all,Here’s my attempt – this is something like the 20th blog I’ve set up, 17 of which lie idle, but of course this one will remain active!Here’s a link to my Higher English Class Blog for perusal – it’s a bit web 1.0 really, because it’s a bit chalk and talk, but still it’s [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:40:07 -0500 First adeetee blog [New Window]
I’ve written blogs before. Edublogs is easy to set up. More to come….
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:39:10 -0500 Hello world! [New Window]
Welcome to Edublogs.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:33:15 -0500 Hello world! [New Window]
Welcome to Edublogs.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:31:27 -0500 Geocaching [New Window]
Just before Christmas 2005 I heard a radio programme report (old technology) about a ‘new’ pastime called Geocaching. It was described as a kind of treasure hunting using a GPS (http://www.libanphone.com/gsm-glossary-of-terms.htm). Having once been a keen orienteer and also quite keen on technology, this sounded a really good pastime.I did a little research and [...]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:31:02 -0500 Comic Life [New Window]
Comic Life (from Plasq.com) has been quoted as the saviour of the Mac – to an extent I agree, but genuinely it may well be the saviour of the primary school (and beyond) curriculum!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:28:25 -0500 Hello world! [New Window]
Welcome to Edublogs.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:27:48 -0500
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