Looking back on this last semester, I can only sum it up by saying that change, beauty and progress in thought and learning is not only wrought by avalanche and volcano but also by the constant erosion by drops of water and bits of sand. That combined with space and time. In the same way, this … Continue reading INF536: Critical Assessment
On one day this week, spend 30 minutes on your way to work, at the gym or in a restaurant, taking care to observe, and note in a sketchpad, everything that you think has been designed for a purpose, without which the journey, gym or restaurant experience would be more difficult, or less pleasant. Has … Continue reading Designed for a purpose
(a) Describe a problem space that is not serving the purpose it could do, for learning The orchestra my son was playing in during music camp had a very small podium to rehearse on - about 8mx4m for about 35-40 students including 1st, 2nd & 3rd violins, cellos, violas and double basses. The podium had … Continue reading On the box, off the box – INF536 Blog Post 1
I've just spent 5 days at the Suzuki European Convention, accompanying my cello playing daughter and viola playing son, which was a brilliant opportunity to observe some very hardworking and talented students and teachers in action. There are group classes, orchestra classes, concerts and a lot of playing and learning for the students, the teachers … Continue reading Don’t break my heart
Informative Flights - Musings of a Teacher Librarian 