Read: They Knew Mr Knight by Dorothy Whipple ★★★★☆ I am getting through most of the authors books by now. This seems most obviously moral, although I didn’t notice all of the Christian symbolism. The writing is clear and I enjoy being taken to the period.
Hi Aaron,
I’d read the Gruber piece you also linked to to but not Cory Doctorow’s. I agree with much of both in principal. In practise, in my classroom, not so much.
We are 1-2-1 iPad. Half the class have old 2013 iPad Airs that have just stopped handling OS updates. Their batteries are good enough for a day’s use. While we do consume (reading/researching the web, watching videos) they are also pretty creative. Pupils have more freedom to install and customise than they do with our Local Authority managed PCs. They are also very good for mixing with ‘real’ work, messy making, being robust and easier to put down safely that our Windows Laptops (no cables). The go outside too.
Listened: Tes Scotland Podcast, Episode 4: Chris Smith
Henry Hepburn, @Henry_Hepburn interviews Chris Smith, @aap03102, This was a pretty delightful listen for all sorts of reasons. Chris shows a healthy dislike of inservice days;-)
I particularly like the idea that his subject, maths, could be of interest to pupils in itself. Lessons, and activities don’t always need be part of a project, although Chris talked about great ones, or in preparation for a career.
Day 6 Plant #mbfeb
2020 February Photoblogging Challenge
I must admit to struggling with the photo challenge. It‘s dark when I leave for work & come home. I failed a 365 attempt last year but thought I might manage 29 days… clutching straws every day so far.
My Spot
Maybe we should be starting with basics that work across systems.
Learn/use simpler software when you can. Start with notepad/text editor before word for example. Also discuss, at some point, why big companies give Edu for free and touch on open source.