Monthly Archives: March 2010

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-29

I find it an interesting conundrum that governments use Facebook on their education sites yet we block it in schools? # Looks like Facebook is being allowed in the new Vic schools ISP setup – great news for me as … Continue reading

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Looks like Facebook is being a…

Looks like Facebook is being allowed for teachers in the new Vic schools ISP setup – great news for me as I have some links to videos I want to use.

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I find it an interesting conun…

I find it an interesting conundrum that governments use Facebook on their education sites yet we block it in schools?

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We are all working on the same thing! Instructional Improvement presentation for the ACT Principals.

I’ve just returned from Wollongong where I was invited by the Australian Capital Territory [ACT] principals to share my journey of school improvement. For those like me who are unfamiliar with the ACT public education system it has approximately 81 … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-22

Ever felt the pressure as a principal to take time away from instructional leadership? Sure do! Its a mistake to assume others understand. # I asked teachers to list 3 improvement strategies they think are important- instructional improvement is high … Continue reading

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Reading comprehension scaffolded for older students.

At our regular team leaders meeting where we gain an overview of curriculum planning across the school we discussed what readers workshops look like for older primary aged students. Our problem of practice started out about identifying what students are … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-15

I'm disappointed to read our PM Mr Rudd quoted as saying the National Curriculum is back to basics – what about back to the future. # A report on the best performing schools has as a precondition for improvement the … Continue reading

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Is this the face of technology in tomorrow’s schools?

Have a look at this clip and lets talk about real time connectivity.

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A report on the best performin…

A report on the best performing schools has as a precondition for improvement the building of teacher efficacy-a precondition not an add on

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Social Networking a clip for those who are sceptics!

I’ve written a few posts recently on cyber safety or its inverse cyber bullying after some workshops I’ve run with students from Years 3-6. In the workshops I ask students do they use social networking sites and 65% of students … Continue reading

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I’m disappointed to read our P…

I’m disappointed to read our PM Mr Rudd quoted as saying the National Curriculum is back to basics – what about back to the future.

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Is it that important to build teacher efficacy?

“Well, what are the most important things to achieve in the strategic plan this year?” This question was posed recently at a school council committee discussion on strategic plan accountabilities. While I was initially challenged to say everything in the … Continue reading

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-08

Teaching teams held parent information sessions this week about curriculum expectations for the year – 35% of parents attended, successful? # Powered by Twitter Tools

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Teaching teams held parent information sessions this week about curriculum expectations for the year – 35% of parents attended, successful?

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-01

Talking with colleagues from schools and looking at eps it appears many schools are holding ballots for council elections – puzzled why? # The pressure on reducing class sizes continues unabated in schools – do student outcomes improve? Jury still … Continue reading

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