Monthly Archives: October 2010

One to One Computing

Posted on October 31, 2010 by mwalker

This book takes a serious historical and international look at the “digital pencil” movement to equip every student with a computing device with wireless connection. Using an ecological perspective as an overarching framework, and drawing on their own studies and … Continue reading →

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Rounds a constructivist challenge and a tool to build a culture that values the ‘chops’.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by mwalker

I was honoured recently to participate in a 1/2 day conversation with Professor Richard Elmore from Harvard University on Instructional Rounds. He spoke about where the protocols of Instructional Rounds first developed, the pivotal problem of practice, the challenge of … Continue reading →

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7 survival skills for 21st century classrooms and schools: post 2

Posted on October 31, 2010 by mwalker

After listening to Sir Ken Robinson talk about the history of education and challenge why we do things and then listen to Chris Betcher continue the challenge with a DaVinci in the classrooms – I poist so what do we … Continue reading →

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think divergently – encourage a DaVinci in your class or school [this century]: Post one

Posted on October 26, 2010 by mwalker

Sometimes you just stumble upon a great resource that helps you to challenge your own thinking. Well here is one by a well known writer, thinker and talker… Sir Ken Robinson. This clip is one to use and challenge others thoughts – … Continue reading →

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Hasta la Vista!

Posted on October 25, 2010 by mwalker

I couldn’t help the image but I thought of those immortal words when he – yes Arnie –  said “Hasta la Vista” which means of course “I’ll be back”. I’ve been busy completing a Masters Course this year – and wait … Continue reading →

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