Friday 2 November 2007
Thursday 4 October 2007
Reasons for blogging.
Next time I'm asked why I have a class blog, I will use the many ideas in this excellent video to help me with my reply.
Friday 7 September 2007
Raising attainment?
I am in a very fortunate position this session. I am sharing my class with a probationer, freeing me up to cover non class contact time one day a week by teaching French to P5 and 6 which is really enjoyable for me.
For the remainder of my week, my remit is to develop ICT. I have an ever growing 'to do' list but am loving every minute and feel that this is my dream job. At last I have the time to follow those jobs up and feel that I can make a difference.
However I was brought back to reality when my boss (to whom I am greatful for giving me this opportunity) asked me what I was doing to raise attainment. By this, she meant raising the passmarks in English Language and maths.?????? This is what we measure.
I had to think about my answer. Had she asked me about confident individuals and effective contributors, I would have had a wealth of answers. But how easily are these things measured?
Surely if a pupil, who is not a high attainer in these subjects, can gain confidence through contributing their particular skills, then that makes us, as teachers, successful?
And what about lifelong learning?
One of my new 'French' pupils mentioned that when she showed her mum our new French blog, she was delighted and said that 'Her French was coming back to her.' Now, when I add a new activity, this pupil tells me, 'My mum will be happy!'
Yet these successes are not easily measured. I suppose I will continue to do what I think is right!
For the remainder of my week, my remit is to develop ICT. I have an ever growing 'to do' list but am loving every minute and feel that this is my dream job. At last I have the time to follow those jobs up and feel that I can make a difference.
However I was brought back to reality when my boss (to whom I am greatful for giving me this opportunity) asked me what I was doing to raise attainment. By this, she meant raising the passmarks in English Language and maths.?????? This is what we measure.
I had to think about my answer. Had she asked me about confident individuals and effective contributors, I would have had a wealth of answers. But how easily are these things measured?
Surely if a pupil, who is not a high attainer in these subjects, can gain confidence through contributing their particular skills, then that makes us, as teachers, successful?
And what about lifelong learning?
One of my new 'French' pupils mentioned that when she showed her mum our new French blog, she was delighted and said that 'Her French was coming back to her.' Now, when I add a new activity, this pupil tells me, 'My mum will be happy!'
Yet these successes are not easily measured. I suppose I will continue to do what I think is right!
Friday 22 June 2007
My Class Blog v Bebo
Last weekend I attended the the annual prom with my Primary 7 class. I did not bother to take a camera as I knew that there would be no shortage of children taking photos.
As in previous years, I expected a deluge of photos in school on the Monday which I intended to put on the class blog but none came.
By the Thursday I was very puzzled and asked the children where they were. 'They're on my Bebo!' was the chorus.
Mmmm! Didn't think they were old enough!
As in previous years, I expected a deluge of photos in school on the Monday which I intended to put on the class blog but none came.
By the Thursday I was very puzzled and asked the children where they were. 'They're on my Bebo!' was the chorus.
Mmmm! Didn't think they were old enough!
Wednesday 2 May 2007
Delicious
I have started this blog so that I can make available the web links that I use in my presentation about delicious on 18th May. I might continue to blog about my use of ICT in the future.
If you attended my seminar, please feel free to add any comments or ask any questions to this post. Download my presentation here.
Communicate 06
Scottish Scilt
Ewan McIntosh's Blog
David Muir's Blog
David's Delicious Guide
Register with Delicious
Loirston's Delicious Links
MLPS Links
Aberdeen Grid for Learning
My Class Blog
My Homework Blog
LTScotland report on online bookmarking
If you attended my seminar, please feel free to add any comments or ask any questions to this post. Download my presentation here.
Communicate 06
Scottish Scilt
Ewan McIntosh's Blog
David Muir's Blog
David's Delicious Guide
Register with Delicious
Loirston's Delicious Links
MLPS Links
Aberdeen Grid for Learning
My Class Blog
My Homework Blog
LTScotland report on online bookmarking
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