Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Crazy Ones

Posted on June 13, 2009 by mwalker

I really like this clip for it honours those who thought differently, were prepared to take a risk, experiment or hypothesis or test new ideas, to make a difference in the world.

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Microsofts home of the future

Posted on June 10, 2009 by mwalker

Interesting little video where you are told when to take your medicine. Sign of a possible future ahead.

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Teenagers in primary school – challenges on engagement and connectedness.

Posted on June 7, 2009 by mwalker

I have just finished sending in my last assignment for this semester [Masters Course] and with some relief I am now able to get some of my life back and amongest other things write a bit more on my blog. … Continue reading →

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Open Culture Site

Posted on June 6, 2009 by mwalker

I was recently directed to this open culture site which has free videos and other media that are accessible to all. They have listed the top 10 sites that have free media material for education. I looked at the Australian Screen … Continue reading →

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Tribes, Change, Risk, Discomfort

Posted on June 6, 2009 by mwalker

I recently read a blog on Seth’s presentation on Tribes as a way of connecting people in change and he posed several questions about connections, upsetting people and leading. Whilst reading the blog I was drawn to several quotes from … Continue reading →

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Courtenay Gardens P.S. Non fiction Writing in Victoria!

Posted on June 2, 2009 by mwalker

Recently, a professional learning team from Elsternwick Primary,  visited a school, Courtenay Garden’s P.S. in Victoria that focused on non fiction writing implementing the research of Douglas Reeves. Courtenay Gardens P.S. ,a school located in the growth corridior of the outer south eastern suburbs … Continue reading →

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