This thought was mentioned a couple of times. The context of course, was how teachers could provide quick and positive feedback on students work. A subtext to this thought was also provided by a student at the Maker’s Academy – where they review the curriculum every month, depending on both student and employer feedback – ensuring that graduates were best place to get jobs in the tech industry.
Author: Bryan Mathers
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Education is what builds community
This was a thought from James Townsend, who works for the Church of England, about just how important education is to the whole community.
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Death of the Saturday Job
What did you learn from your Saturday Job? I used to pick potatoes for my uncle – which taught me some valuable things about work (and how to throw a potato…)
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School and Work
Following some table discussions, this thought emerged about the gap between school and work – and how learning and earning should ideally overlap.
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Work Experience
This was a comment by Jamie Dunn which resonated with me. Surely there are better ways to give young people an experience of work?
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Social Ties
I really enjoyed listening to George the Poet talk about social ties within the community he grew up – both good and not so good…
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So… how’s it going? (growing a social business)
I wrote this visual poem in 2014 when the social business I had founded (wapisasa) and its vision were struggling – I had completely forgotten about it until I found it in an old sketchbook, and thought I might turn it into something to encourage others. If it resonates with you, let me know!
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Lifelong learning
This thought came as a result of an event organised by NIACE, and was comment made by their CEO, David Hughes. I think he has a point…
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PLNs
I came across this thought by @tomwhitby thanks to an Aaron Davis blogpost. I found something comforting it that, possibly due to not really having a title these days…
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Badge Taxonomy V0.2
This is version two of the Badge Taxonomy – the purpose of which is not to classify rogue badges – but to understand how badges were being used, and help think through badging solutions.
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Outbreak of Hope
Here’s another thought emerging from a conversation at @dotcomrades – with reference to the vote for Independence in Scotland. I’m fascinated by hope – as its relationship with strong leadership…
