Optimism & Resilience
Our last day of the 2009 school year was spent at Nan Tien Temple. I’ve just made the pilgrimage home after a most satisfying day and felt the need to write a blog post about this uplifting, professional experience. I’d highly recommend the temple as a venue for professional learning and (re)growth. The whole staff gathered this morning, many choosing to greet the day... Read More
'The Era of Sharing'
I always enjoy listening to Mark Pesce and this talk was delivered to educators in Queensland. Read More
Screencast Tour of Twitter Lists
Thanks to Steve Wheeler for alerting me to this screencast. Read More
'The Myth Of Digital Literacy'
Augmented Reality and 'Rainbows End'
The recent flurry of activity regarding Augmented Reality makes me reflect on how much I liked the ideas in Vernor Vinge’s sci-fi novel, Rainbows End (2006). The characters ‘wear’ the internet and can effectively be online constantly, with no visible apparatus attached to their bodies. ‘Wearing’ allows one to have a completely haptic experience. It... Read More
Risk, Fear and Paranoia: Perspective, People!
“If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.” Source This short talk explores the heart of the matter of change, for us, working as learning professionals, as we attempt to enjoy the benefits of technology happily. I suggest you take particular note of the ‘three pillars’ Stilgherrian recounts. I agree that this... Read More
Jonathan Zittrain: the web as random acts of kindness
[wpvideo 9YEURq4Y] Jonathan Zittrain‘s TED talk from July 2009. Read More
Connectivism: A Vision for Education
‘The Two Cultures Problem’
I highly recommend you watch this great talk by Bill Thompson on “The Two Cultures Problem”: OpenTech 2009. It is an exploration of the great divide between those who read ‘code’ and understand the impact of digital technologies, with those who don’t. If you are not familiar with CP Snow’s 1959 lecture that Bill Thompson, who is @billt on twitter, refers,... Read More
Reflections on the NSW Deputy Principals' Annual Conference '09
I have been critical of the last couple of DP conferences but found this year’s event in the Hunter Valley a much more satisfying experience. The venue and facilities were spacious, salubrious and the wireless connectivity good. The mood was very positive in all respects. The keynotes were mostly excellent but what made a difference, for me, was the quality of the opening... Read More
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