Just a thought

My Osteopath Hates my Computer

December 26, 2011
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My Osteopath Hates my Computer

Is it me or could every other image of kids using an iPad be used for a PSA on bad posture?  Kindergartners hunched over screens on their lap, necks hyper-flexed, totally absorbed in that position for long periods of time…  Actually, it doesn’t matter how old the ‘kid’ is, I rarely see anyone modeling ergonomic...

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Using InDesign for a resume?

October 9, 2011
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Using InDesign for a resume?

As Jeff pointed out during our live meet-up, it’s that time of year again. If you work in an international school and are contemplating a move, the next few months will probably be the most stressful. Kudos to Brent who shared with us his  infographic resume which he produced with - Gliffy.  Someone  (sorry, can’t remember who) offered re.vu as another...

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Brain Plasticity – Hope for struggling students!

October 9, 2011
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Brain Plasticity – Hope for struggling students!

I love research – especially brain research – but especially brain research with education applications. My husband brought home a book called The Brain that Changes Itself, by Norman Doidge. If every teacher was given a PD day to read this book and discuss it with colleagues, it would lead to a paradigm shift...

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Setting IT Integration Goals

September 4, 2011
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Setting IT Integration Goals

(Sorry – wrote this post back in August and forgot to come back to it to edit and publish. Better late than never.) Back at school and the coming year looks golden from the doorstep. This is the time of year where all seems possible, and we teachers get all giddy with ideas and...

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