Have you ever wondered about that random person, that one that you see as you go about your daily business? Have you ever wondered what their story is? What their dreams are? I am a wonderer. When I am wondering about people, I wonder how much of the story do we really know and if we…
ILE, the Curriculum and a Couple of Wonderings
Scrolling through the Mindlab Google+ community, I noted a post about ILE (Innovative Learning Environments) and an opinion piece in the PPTA (Post Primary Teachers Association) April News. ILE is quite the educational buzz statement right now. Leaders I meet are either in the “I have one” group, or “I want one” group, or the…
The Dream School – Perhaps you are already there?
This post is in response to the #EdBlogNZ March challenge of writing about your dream school. I have been thinking about this and reflecting on the challenge all month. Initially my mind went wild – and I conjured up all kinds of wonderfulness. It was interesting really, because as much as I can dream big…
What is in a Passion? #EdblogNZ
This is the EXTRA leap year challenge – to create a audio or video (I did both – sort of) post on something you are passionate about and add the transcript. Enjoy. …
What Is In A Space? #EdblogNZ
What is in a space? At our place, our buildings may be a little older than others, but it is what you find on the inside that counts. Not only is our community varied, but our classroom and learning environments are also varied, oftentimes reflecting the teachers, teacher aides and students that you find in…
Better Late than Not #EdBlogNZ Challenge #1
I am a bit late coming to the #EdBlogNZ Challenge. In my own defense, I have been busy. Firstly, on holiday where I was tech free for 8 days (both a gift and a curse, but more about that another time) however, it meant I missed the whole challenge and only stumbled upon it by…
Year End Reflections for New Year Beginnings
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o’ lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne, We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne! And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere, And gie’s a hand o’ thine, And…
We Are Who We Love; in memory of a great man
Several days ago, a great and wonderful man passed away. He was my Uncle. This is my tribute to him. I confess that I struggled to find the words to articulate what I was feeling. To try and sum up someone who was as incredible as he was, was difficult. No words could really capture…
A Leaders Curse: It’s not rocket science, or is it?
I have just had an epiphany. Again. I blame my ability to read and social media. It is not a bad thing – on the contrary it is a powerful tool for reflection. This is what I like about social media. It is full of hidden wonders waiting to be discovered, and much like Forest Gump’s…
Student Voice and Agency – ‘Pushing the Edge’
A short time ago I got asked by Greg Curran, mastermind behind Pushing the Edge Consulting, if I would mind being interviewed for a podcast. Initially I was a bit sceptical.Not because I didn’t believe in Greg, who does great things, but more because I wasn’t sure I had anything worthy to share in a…