#learning

An engineering state of mind

When I was at University, the word "engineer" had some odd connotations in my head. Geeky, sterile, boring. It seemed…

10 years ago

Changing your world view

This looks all wrong, doesn't it? The thing is, it's not at all easy to change your current world view.…

10 years ago

Learning to Credential

Due to the nature of the system, we start with the Credential and work backwards. Ah. This is further illustrated…

10 years ago

Digital Skills Sandwich

Sandwich anyone? I do love a good sandwich. If potatoes are the king of carbs, then surely bread is its queen?…

10 years ago

Swiss Cheese Knowledge Gaps

This nugget of cheesy thinkery came from hearing Sal Khan speak at the BETT show. He talked about kids having…

10 years ago

Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Twitter. Its like this thing, yeah, that you tweet stuff, yeah, but like you're only allowed like 140 characters yeah…

10 years ago

Creativity in Schools

I watched this video clip of Dylan Wiliam talking about how important creativity in schools is. I worry - and…

10 years ago

The Four Elements of Studentship

I met John Webber from Sussex Downs College recently, and discovered a number of common interests, including Open Badges. He…

10 years ago

River of Education

I was reading this bit of fluid thinking by Aaron Davis and this thought popped in to my head, so I had to…

10 years ago

Higher Education

Ok. If you're an academic, and Higher Education and formal learning is the pinnacle of all knowledge and wonderment, then…

10 years ago