Yesterday the DfE press release informed us of a ‘New national reading competition to create a generation of book lovers.‘ A competition open to all seven- to 12-year-olds at schools in England. It will launch in the autumn. Hmmm? I am …
David Riley has got the bit between his teeth on this Triptico app. Having made some suggestions on Monday, I received a couple of late evening emails early morning emails with a few updates. These updates are not yet live …
I am still exploring how best to share IF with a younger audience – after writing my 3rd ‘delivery model’ I email accomplished IF writer and Digital Media student Aaron Reed for hie advice. Delivery Model x3 Step 1 Play IF – Map, …
Despite only leading two lessons in hexagonal learning / thinking I am confident that this strategy made a significant impact on the students ability to understand and make connections between topic themes / terminology / characters. Respected colleagues, with more …
The guys and gals at Skillshare crafted a simply irresistible and immensely inspiring video entitled ‘The future belongs to the curious.’ Tomorrow I get to share it with a group of students as part of a writing to argue lesson. Its certainly worth …
Let my playing be my learning, and my learning be my playing. Johan Huizinga (1971) And perhaps a 40 year quote, before IF and video games even existed, perhaps sum up my perspective right now. As for the value of …
I have a somewhat fickle relationship with failure. Both personally and professionally. Personally in that I understand embrace it within my own value system. I see its value in my own achievements. I routinely try out new ‘things’ in my classroom and …
The virtual gym is not a new idea. Take a barely used classroom, add game devices and active game titles. Think competitive rowing, dance mats, cycle races, and just you wait to see what the Kinect brings this year. Add …
