About twice a year I make a mistake when I’m posting blogs. The last one was in July 2021 – until yesterday that is. It wasn’t a fatal error, didn’t cause any big problems but was a simple scheduling error. In terms of impact it meant people might have received 2 emails with the blog… Read More Twice a year
A grey rhino problem is described as: …a metaphor for missing the big, obvious thing that’s coming at you Michele Wucker For many people in the learning field, the move to online, remote and hybrid was a grey rhino problem. It trampled some people while others got on its back and rode it out. What’s… Read More Grey rhino problem
I had cause to build some flatpack furniture over the break and was surprised at how clear the instructions were. As well as the traditional images, arrows and text, there was the addition of links to videos. Used to explain how doors were levelled, or drawers assembled, they’re a neat idea. There was, however, one… Read More Flatpack furniture
I was talking curation a few weeks ago with Amber Hyde at the Charity Learning Consortium. We talked through aggregating, sifting and filtering and Amber said this: It’s like panning for gold; with experience you recognise the few worthwhile nuggets. AMBER HYDE Knowing which rivers are gold heavy, knowing which tools to use – the… Read More In them thar hills
I’m rubbish at warming up before I run. I rarely take the time to stretch and prepare for the distance I’m going to do. I know I should but it seems like a chore. The first days back for many people after the Christmas break will feel like we’re required to dive in and get… Read More Warming up
Lost and Desperate 