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Comment on What I learned in 2011 by human

human — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:52:34 +0000

Cheers Geoff. Thank you for your support all along in this Big Picture caper too, not to mention your and Britnee’s comments. We’ll connect the kids (more) in 2012 for sure.

Best wishes to you, family and your young charges!

Comment on What I learned in 2011 by Geoff Allemand

Geoff Allemand — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:48:03 +0000

Great post again Tomaz. Love reading your reflections and the great work you are doing. It is a real encouragement to me, being a fellow-worker in Big Picture, a few thousand km away in Shepparton Victoria.
I very often share the words in your blog to others as you have a happy knack of writing about what I am thinking, and don’t have the skills to say it like you do. I hope you don’t mind.
Hope to catch up again in 2012 and at the very least let’s get our students talking to each other online. Please to see that one of my students did this this week.
Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas and a Big Picture New Year filled with more of the same successes as you have experienced in 2011.
@scratchie aka Geoff Allemand

Comment on Moodle tutorials (2 Minute Moodles) by New to Using Moodle or Need a Refresher? « steinbronn

New to Using Moodle or Need a Refresher? « steinbronn — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:09:13 +0000

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Comment on More than a game by malyn

malyn — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:19:20 +0000

Even watching this from a distance I could already sense the amazing learning you guys have embarked on. As you said yourself, much was learned about various aspects of life in general and also personally.

The board and cards look fantastic. The quality is impressive. I’m so glad you emphasised elements of good design including quality, details and prototyping (having a go, seeking to improve). The creative process is very much that; I think ‘anything goes’ is a myth for good design.

You all did an awesome job. Please let the kids know that.

one more thing….

Happy playing!!!!

p.s.
Here’s a recent reflection on playing in public and what I’ve learned in the process. Note how it echoes your experience.

Comment on Moodle tutorials (2 Minute Moodles) by Guido

Guido — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:22:46 +0000

Don,
Yes, there is a way to download them!
You need to ose Firefox (a free download) and a download add-on such as Download Helper. These will let you download embedded videos from any site, including YouTube and Vimeo.

Good luck,

Guido

Comment on Moodle tutorials (2 Minute Moodles) by human

human — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:05:50 +0000

Hi Jesus

Sorry about late reply, been away. No close captions on clips but you can create your own in the language of you choice.
Best wishes with your project(s).

Tomaz

Comment on Moodle tutorials (2 Minute Moodles) by Jesús Herrera

Jesús Herrera — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:49:34 +0000

Hi there, Thomas:

I, as I have just discovered it, am a new user of your opera. I am planning to use it in the university where I work at Tabasco, Mexico in a project related with the virtual university based on Moodle.

The videos are fantastic, but, must of the teachers mate of the university don´t speak english. Is there a posibility that you have had included “close caption” for each video?

I will be very eager seeking your response.

Jesús Herrera

Comment on Better place by human

human — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:01:17 +0000

Yeah, kinda have this bone to pick when stuff like confidence, curiosity, creativity, care, social skills …(you know the list) isn’t somehow considered learning. Learning pre-requisities anyone?

Thanks Malyn, appreciate you comment(s), tweets and best wishes!

Comment on Better place by Malyn

Malyn — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:30:52 +0000

So many heartwarming stories in one post.

Happy Birthday Tomaz. Now that you’ve got the answer – you can ask as many questions as you like!!

Oh, and next time someone asks about ‘learning outcomes’, ask back “What do you mean by learning outcomes really?”

cheers,
Malyn

Comment on I fail too by Tony Searl

Tony Searl — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:10:57 +0000

Tomaz
I rarely fail to be inspired by your commitment to kids and their learning. From all backgrounds, with shared values, or possibly few.

But I really must insist the f word is removed. Not fuck, but fail. Especially when self directed.

That kid has produced plenty. I see massive rapid change. It’s not about resources or output or tangible artefacts, to judge or not. They’re institutionalised collatoral by-products. We gotta stop wrestling with that.

The big picture to me is about connections. I’d take his presence (attendance?) and mash it up. Turn it into what it represents. I’ve no idea what that is and only the kid can say. When he’s ready. If he comes more often than not, and that’s a change for other’s, ask those others to “evidence” the shift. If outputs are mandatory.

If not, be mindful, having a safe place is belonging. And belonging safely don’t need no stinking evidence badges.

cheers my friend, who never fails.