Looking ahead to 2011

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...

Looking back…(and forward a bit)

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...

An end-of-term video

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...

No ID? No Prezi for you, young man

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...

Is school closed?

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...