You have heard me wax poetic about the beauty of the Himalayas many times over this year and yet it is very hard to really capture it in words. However, I have discovered that even more beautiful that the mountains itself are the people that inhabit it. They are resilient, …
There is an excitement in the air as we approach 15th August. This year India celebrates its 75th year of independence and the country is gearing up to pull out all stops. Recently on my visit to present at the Computational Thinking in Schools’ Conference at the IISER, Pune, I …
Historic Delhi has yet again managed to combine history with technological expertise and it was marvellous to journey through the corridors of time and visually experience India through the eyes of its many Prime Ministers. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a state-of-the-art interactive display at the Teen Murti Bhavan and I …
India has stepped into its 75th year of Independence and there is a feeling of change in the air; Azadi ka Amrit Mohotsav is displayed in prominent places and recently I spotted it at the Ahmedabad airport. I thought it was opportune to visit the city over the Easter break …
The 2021 Digital Technologies Roadshow is a part of the Computer Science offered at Greymouth High School and is a way for the students to step out of their own comfort zone and explore the opportunities and pathways available to them. In the first two terms the Level 1, 2 …
Manaakitanga for User Stories Designing A logo and Moodboard Designing a Website Presenting the Promotional Material…
I am an educator and a I am back to writing my message of hope, which is so necessary in these times that we are going through, combatting the COVID-19 virus. Greymouth High School has now been formally closed for … Continue reading →…
This year I have been fasting and praying for India, my country of birth and New Zealand, the country I have called home. The tragedy in Christchurch made me reach out to my own family and friends and reminded me … Continue reading →…
Recently, I asked a friend and an educational consultant to give me feedback on the the Digital Game Based Learning ( DGBL) Management System I am developing and designing with a co-founder. His primary thoughts and queries were based around the individual student’s … Continue reading →…
This week I have been on a mission; making connections between two of the schools that I will be running my teaching and learning sessions in. It is intriguing to note that what works in conjunction with technology is the ethnographic … Continue reading →…
Learning is a process, a journey and an adventure. It happens in a social setting and the more the cognitive muscle is flexed, the more versatile it becomes. Roblyer & Doering (2014), while discussing the correlating of theory and practice, talk … Continue reading →…
I think we have progressed well from chaining books to desks; If you think back to the debate over the printing press you would have been shocked to hear how resistant people were to the printed word. however, what it did do … Continue reading →…
The arena that Whitman functions is diverse in nature; it is isolated by the fact that is independently governed by a board. However, it is globally linked in to organisations and an international accrediting body, which allows it to function and contribute to the global 21st century workforce. It has …
I am apologise if you were looking forward to an explanation of the Matrix and Neo’s journey; I am sorry to disappoint you. This article is more about my journey of discovery of the perfect matrix to adapt and adopt in the ecology of Whitman. I arrived here in January …
Dear Colleagues and fellow travellers on the the digital learning journey, When I set out to work in a small little school in Amman, run in a residential building, little did I know what was lurking around the corner. Well, I know the danger of being in this area but …
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A New York City school teacher has crafted a version of Minecraft for schools called MinecraftEdu. Given the sandbox indie game’s simple premise — a pixelated world of blocks that users manipulate with tools — plus the ability to add customizable maps, educators can drop …
Do you sometimes feel like you have just been through a time warp and are not quite ready to come back to reality as yet? Having experienced the mOOC and the SP4Ed, I was on cloud nine for the 2 weeks and just when I was beginning to stay up …
Learning Cloud Hubs set up by children who grew up in refugee camps; leading development in their country. So you have been wondering how it is possible that children who grew up in dire situations could possibly be leading change in their country. The natural deductions that are made are …
I am Dreaming: I read about this beautiful quote which talks about ‘an education of the heart based on a pedagogy of desire’ and I was immediately struck by the simplicity of it. It is true! If I am sentimental and passionate about something I will learn it; If I …
This has been an interesting process; sifting through information and deciding whether something will be a trend or shift into the archive room as just a good idea. Manoeuvring through the various predicted trends from various sources, I have identified a few that just jump out of the page at …
Learning in 2025: Drawn to the scenario grid by Knowledgeworks, I lean heavily towards the ‘Oasis and Provider’ quadrant of the scenario because it is plausible and applies well to this study and the perceivable future of Whitman. The providers are a core group defined by their technological advancement, global …
Minecraft scenario planning: could a cult game be used to envision the future?.Filed under: Innovative Technology…
The Cheshire Cat very aptly asks the question of Alice about where she wants to get to; for if there is no purpose and direction, then it really is of no consequence what way you choose. The question that I … Continue reading →…
