Monthly Archives: May 2009

Learning to Change and Changing to learn

Posted on May 20, 2009 by mwalker

I have been hanging onto this clip for a while not knowing what to do with it – in re-looking at it – again – its challenging. I heard some really interesting comments: “nearly now” space created by technology where … Continue reading →

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What Inspires People

Posted on May 20, 2009 by mwalker

Here is a clip of NASA’s Colonel Eileen Marie Collins when asked what inspired her to become an astronaut. It’s from Dennis Richards and worth a look at for students. A NASA Astronaut’s Inspiration: Colonel Eileen Marie Collins, USAF, RET. … Continue reading →

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The Age of Learning

Posted on May 20, 2009 by mwalker

This is a useful clip for those teachers or administrators wanting to start or continue a conversation about learning and what it might look like in classrooms and why – has a technical focus but still worth a look.

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Teachers do not teach comprehension they test it.

Posted on May 20, 2009 by mwalker

Last week I attended a presentation by Di Snowballwho has recently returned from working in schools in the States for over 16 years. Di has been contracted to work in some regions in Victoria to hlep “struggling” schools, I gather, however … Continue reading →

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Monet by Johnson

Posted on May 5, 2009 by mwalker

Monet from Philip Scott Johnson on Vimeo. Once again Philip has excelled himself with this clip on Monet – worth a look. I have seen a few of Monet’s works here in Melbourne and in Paris many years ago.

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