teaching

iPads in Education Conf

iPads in Education Conf

I am heading up to Sydney today to attend the iPads in Education National Conference. Shall be conducting a couple of presentations on Thursday and Friday.

Treated like crap

Treated like crap

The teaching staff feel powerless, unable to act. My friemd said this particular student has a debilitating impact on their day, their feelings and their motivation. In a nutshell she said she felt like shit. 

Ancient speed dating

Ancient speed dating

Personas, occupations and social classes in ancient Pompeii. Speed dating was the backdrop for a lesson designed to encourage students to enhance their knowledge of society in Roman times.

Teaching too much stuff

Teaching too much stuff

It has been hot this week. Very hot. The first week back at school for our students. Each day the temperature has exceeded 30 degrees celsius. This afternoon it was siting on 34.5 degrees celsius during the afternoon from 1.30PM to 3.00PM. When the clock struck 3.30PM it was 35.4 degrees celsius. In Fahrenheit that(…)