Twelve years into writing blog posts and I’ve discovered I’ve not used the word lacklustre in any writing before. So, let’s make up for it by listing the uninspiring, tired and dull which I see populating the world of learning, technology, and all things in-between. Remember, this is a little tongue in cheek and if… Read More What grinds my gears – lacklustre
I haven’t written one of these for a while. These are the posts where I vent on a topic. Mostly humourous, occasionally telling, here are a few things which grind my gears listening to podcasts. I really don’t need to hear the theme music for 90 seconds. The fast forward button is there for a… Read More What grinds my gears – podcasts
I saw an image the other day of a webinar and I felt the need to vent again. I expect this might attract a few comments and look forward to working through it with people. Diversity is not having one white man without a beard, and two white men with beards. Training sessions which people… Read More What grinds my gears – diversity training
Another in the occasional series where I write about what annoys me about a topic. This time, learning evaluation. If you want some help with this stuff, please do get in touch.
Some things are blatantly untrue. Here are a few of them: Onions can soften in 10 minutes.Wrong, they take a good 20 minutes AT LEAST to soften properly Oven chips will cook in 20-25 minutes.No – allow 30 minutes. Minimum. One minute on the London tube noticeboard. Anything between 40 and 120 seconds. It should… Read More Common untruths