Monday, May 20th, 2013
It’s always great to look back 20 years or so and see what TV technology shows were predicting for the future. It usually brings a smile to your face as you watch a flying car, or a mobile communication device that can fit in your hand! There will soon be the equivalent of more than
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Long gone are the days of chalk and talk, five days a week. Knowledge acquisition is not just about being told; being shown is vital. Students must experience their learning through their senses. In order to keep...
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
New technology surrounds us; our lives are now managed by our technology. We know that they are a part of our future. So, what role should these new innovations play in our classrooms? Can tablets such as...
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
It’s difficult to think about a world without apps, however, it is only five years since the launch of the iTunes App Store. In this time apps have become ubiquitous and found across all platforms and not...
Thursday, March 28th, 2013
I was recommended to a TED lecture called ‘use data to build better schools’ given by Andreas Schleicher. Andreas is from an OECD funded organisation called PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment). It was a great use...