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Jump on board, don't block the unknown

If ever the argument for Local Authorities to embrace social networking, and other web2.0 services needs evidence, then what I have been watching over the past few days must go to the top of that list.

Data Handing 2.0!

Yesterday we started a new half term, and a new focus for the next few weeks in maths - data handling. I began by asking the class a simple question: "what did you do during the holidays?" Naturally they all had plenty to say, and each child took delight in telling the others what they had done during the break.

It's here again!

Not long after the annoying adverts for toys, gifts and furniture shop sales appeared on the TV, announcing the official start of the Christmas season, I thought it was time to get the school "Online Advent" sorted.

I am an idiot

Yes, I am an idiot. I have seen it in writing. On the Internet. In fact, I have seen a lot of things written about me since I wrote an article on my personal view of a Managed Learning Environment not long ago.

Under the Dome

Stephen Kings latest book, "Under the Dome", is about to be published. As the website for the book says;

The Premier League - the choice of dinosaurs?

The Premier League. Supposedly the best football league in the entire world, at least according to their own PR. Which then leaves me rather surprised at their media strategy with the BBC. 

We no do maths

During the weekend my mum rang me and during the conversation mentioned that she had been on the local bus service, and they weren't taking any payments. The coin box was covered up, and passes weren't being scanned.

Storybird embeds

I've been playing with Storybird for a while now, but yesterday they introduced the ability to embed your story, which suddenly makes it great for the kids at school to use - they could embed their stories into their learning spaces if they wanted to. 

Busy day on the website

I returned to work today after two days off (lack of a voice and a fiery throat), and was glad I chose today. It was a good day in the world of the ICT coordinator.