Monthly Archives: June 2011

Classroom Kindles: Part 6

Posted on June 17, 2011 by sallythorne

My year 8 classes are doing project work for Term 6. This feeds into a New Year’s Resolution from last September, to allow something like the 20% time Google offers its staff. The students can pick any topic they like … Continue reading →

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Tips for School Trips

Posted on June 13, 2011 by sallythorne

I’m a serial school tripper. Childfree, and with an understanding spouse, I can easily make myself available to accompany residential visits and, what’s more, I really enjoy them. It’s marvellous to have the opportunity to work with students outside of … Continue reading →

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Reflection: Emerging Technologies Project

Posted on June 10, 2011 by sallythorne

Back in December the West Wilts Federation invited each of its schools to bid for money to spend on new technologies. You can read some of the background to this project here and there are descriptions of what each school … Continue reading →

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