Once again this post has taken some time to get to sorry – Life is just a bit busy at the moment. But Friday a week ago I went up to Wellington for the day for the PPTA ICT committee meeting. As usual, this post comes with a disclaimer that these points are my interpretationContinue reading “Reflections from the PPTA ICT committee June 2019”
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On burnout, moral injury, tiredness and I’m not sure……
Today is the middle Tuesday of the 2 weeks easter break. Today was a fabulous autumnal day filled with holidays chores like getting a hair cut, chimney sweeps, gardening etc. And marking. And then some-one popped round which was a very welcome distraction from marking. I was talking to them about how I had feltContinue reading “On burnout, moral injury, tiredness and I’m not sure……”
On international and/or exchange students
I’m a little bit sad today. Partly because it is the last day of term, and my goodness the tired is, well, tiring. But mostly because a fabulous German exchange student who has been in my L2 chem class is heading back to Germany next week. We had a party to wish her well andContinue reading “On international and/or exchange students”
Google, ISTE, and the Death of EdTech
Originally posted on maelstrom:
ISTE ‘18 was all abuzz with imminent news of a major announcement from Google. This, the Google foot soldiers proclaimed, was going to be the most transformative thing to happen Google Classroom since its launch. Word over at the Blogger’s Cafe – where automated tracking was in full flow – was…
Perspective
So another end of year has rolled around, and I have this song on repeat in my head. But I also got a very traumatic reminder of just how precious life is, and how we do need to try and find a way to treasure every moment. So, to myself and all my colleagues inContinue reading “Perspective”
Clawing at mud….
I have had to make an effort to dig myself out of a hole recently. I am still clawing at the mud and sliding back in really. My motivation has been low, I’ve found myself doing that thing I hate where I start talking up stuff I’m doing or have done to make myself feelContinue reading “Clawing at mud….”
The price of eggs…. the digital divide is not just the kids
I had an epiphany of sorts this morning doing the grocery shopping as I was considering eggs. I always go free range (but since I started working really….. in fact eggs are still something of a luxury to me), and as I was comparing prices this morning I realised how lucky I am to ableContinue reading “The price of eggs…. the digital divide is not just the kids”
Teaching in New Zealand: shattering some myths
By Dr Ursula Edgington I researched endlessly before our move to New Zealand 3 years ago. The exciting prospects that came with my husband’s new job in commerce included new academic opportunities … Source: Teaching in New Zealand: shattering some myths
Out and about in Kuala Lumpar
I was fortunate enough to be asked to attend BettAsia this year as a MIEE fellow but also as a panel speaker on the roll of social media in teacher professional learning. It was a full on trip, but I had an amazing time, learned some new things, made some new connection and strengthened someContinue reading “Out and about in Kuala Lumpar”
Ask not what education can do for you…
Ask what you can do for education… I have recently had doubts over my self worth. I believe that (almost) all teachers are genuinely interested in helping others and wanting the best for the young people in there care. It might not always be the same ‘best’ that I have, but you know, people giveContinue reading “Ask not what education can do for you…”
ibpossum takes on tech 