by Ian Addison | Dec 31, 2010 | blogposts, General Thoughts
Here goes, it’s that time when you look forward to all things new and we set ourselves some targets…so here are mine. I guess I should start with school. So where do I see my school in a year’s time? We’ve made huge changes in the past term...
by Ian Addison | Dec 30, 2010 | blogposts, General Thoughts
I wrote last year about my predictions and plans for 2010 and looking back, it seemed like I only planned for the first few months of the year! I talked about Bett, which is always a highlight, our Hampshire VLE conference and the need to look for another job. All...
by Ian Addison | Dec 19, 2010 | blogposts, General Thoughts
The more I think about it, the more I think I’m not normal. Last day of term, what would a normal teacher do? Put on a DVD and enjoy it. How much thought goes into the choice of film? Probably very little, maybe a vote from the kids and you’re done. Me? Oh...
by Ian Addison | Dec 8, 2010 | blogposts, General Thoughts, Useful Sites/Software
Do you teach the children how to make a presentation in your school? I don’t mean ‘how to make a Powerpoint’, but actually how to present. I wanted the children to be able to present information to an audience and I write this a week before the final...
by Ian Addison | Dec 3, 2010 | blogposts, General Thoughts
Prezi – You must be 18 years old – or, if the age of majority in your state or province is greater than 18 years, such age of majority in your state or province – or have obtained the consent of your parent or guardian to use the Prezi Service Voicethread...
by Ian Addison | Dec 2, 2010 | blogposts, General Thoughts
It’s snowing. You may have noticed. All across the country schools are closed and teachers are going to enjoy a day off. But how does your school inform the parents? Many schools this morning had trouble getting to the LA website for school closures as it was...