At this time of the school year in Australia, with holidays beckoning, motivation of our students is a hot topic. This is an interesting video of a TEDtalk about motivation. Dan Pink ,when looking at the puzzle that is motivation, starts with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always [...]
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Motivation by Dan Pink. A lesson for schools?
Julian Treasure: The 4 ways sound affects us
I was reading a post (MP3 players in class) on the Grumpy Old Teacher blog. In this post the oft discussed topic of classroom use of MP3 players but it struck a cord with me. The idea of using the many and varied mobile devices that our students use (outside the classroom/school) in the classroom to enhance [...]
Screencast Tour Of Twitter Lists
Twitter now has lists available and this screencast will give you a peek at what you can do with them.
Help, I Can't Stop Learning
Can video games be educational? Sid Meier, director of creative development at Firaxis, shares his vision of finding fun in history, economics, politics and culture through the world of gaming.
Having a look at Everything beautiful
After my Inkys shortlist post I had a comment about Simmone Howell suggested that I take a look at her novel, even though I work in a school populated by teenage boys. My comment about how powerful covers can be I think is relevant. Not one of our regular book suppliers brought this book in for [...]
Hush Hush - Editor's clip
The story behind the story: from acquisition to editorial process to the stunning packaging on the finished book.
Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
An extract from ch 15 read by Kenneth Branagh
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