Comments on: My presentation @ TeachMeet Midlands 2009 http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/05/15/my-presentation-teachmeet-midlands-2009/ Education, Technology, Productivity. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:10:25 +0000 hourly 1 By: dougbelshaw.com/blog » Blog Archive » What I learned at TeachMeet North East 09 http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/05/15/my-presentation-teachmeet-midlands-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-2499 dougbelshaw.com/blog » Blog Archive » What I learned at TeachMeet North East 09 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:40:47 +0000 http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/?p=2223#comment-2499 [...] – TeachMeet North East 09 – having previously been to the last two at the BETT show and TeachMeet Midlands 09 last month. It was held at the wonderfully-refurbished Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the [...] [...] – TeachMeet North East 09 – having previously been to the last two at the BETT show and TeachMeet Midlands 09 last month. It was held at the wonderfully-refurbished Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the [...]

]]> By: kvnmcl http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/05/15/my-presentation-teachmeet-midlands-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3380 kvnmcl Sat, 16 May 2009 03:09:14 +0000 http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/?p=2223#comment-3380 When I read through this I recall my days at secondary school and handing in essays and how much I didn't like it. I enjoyed the topics especially in History and Geography but it was the writing I didn't like. The constant correcting of spelling mistakes, the smudged ink, the dog eared A4 sheet...it was hard work and the learning process, although at times interesting, could never have been called enjoyable. It was a long slog, hard grafting over books with missing pages and a tutor who never seemed to have the time.<br><br>The use of technology by teachers today releases students from the confines of the classroom and the text book. By creating an environment where they can share their ideas, collaborate on projects, 'get in touch' with their teacher and help to create a more personalised learning experience. When I read through this I recall my days at secondary school and handing in essays and how much I didn't like it. I enjoyed the topics especially in History and Geography but it was the writing I didn't like. The constant correcting of spelling mistakes, the smudged ink, the dog eared A4 sheet…it was hard work and the learning process, although at times interesting, could never have been called enjoyable. It was a long slog, hard grafting over books with missing pages and a tutor who never seemed to have the time.

The use of technology by teachers today releases students from the confines of the classroom and the text book. By creating an environment where they can share their ideas, collaborate on projects, 'get in touch' with their teacher and help to create a more personalised learning experience.

]]> By: kvnmcl http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/05/15/my-presentation-teachmeet-midlands-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-3072 kvnmcl Sat, 16 May 2009 02:09:14 +0000 http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/?p=2223#comment-3072 When I read through this I recall my days at secondary school and handing in essays and how much I didn't like it. I enjoyed the topics especially in History and Geography but it was the writing I didn't like. The constant correcting of spelling mistakes, the smudged ink, the dog eared A4 sheet...it was hard work and the learning process, although at times interesting, could never have been called enjoyable. It was a long slog, hard grafting over books with missing pages and a tutor who never seemed to have the time.<br><br>The use of technology by teachers today releases students from the confines of the classroom and the text book. By creating an environment where they can share their ideas, collaborate on projects, 'get in touch' with their teacher and help to create a more personalised learning experience. When I read through this I recall my days at secondary school and handing in essays and how much I didn't like it. I enjoyed the topics especially in History and Geography but it was the writing I didn't like. The constant correcting of spelling mistakes, the smudged ink, the dog eared A4 sheet…it was hard work and the learning process, although at times interesting, could never have been called enjoyable. It was a long slog, hard grafting over books with missing pages and a tutor who never seemed to have the time.

The use of technology by teachers today releases students from the confines of the classroom and the text book. By creating an environment where they can share their ideas, collaborate on projects, 'get in touch' with their teacher and help to create a more personalised learning experience.

]]> By: kvnmcl http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/05/15/my-presentation-teachmeet-midlands-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-2431 kvnmcl Fri, 15 May 2009 20:09:14 +0000 http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/?p=2223#comment-2431 When I read through this I recall my days at secondary school and handing in essays and how much I didn't like it. I enjoyed the topics especially in History and Geography but it was the writing I didn't like. The constant correcting of spelling mistakes, the smudged ink, the dog eared A4 sheet...it was hard work and the learning process, although at times interesting, could never have been called enjoyable. It was a long slog, hard grafting over books with missing pages and a tutor who never seemed to have the time.<br><br>The use of technology by teachers today releases students from the confines of the classroom and the text book. By creating an environment where they can share their ideas, collaborate on projects, 'get in touch' with their teacher and help to create a more personalised learning experience. When I read through this I recall my days at secondary school and handing in essays and how much I didn't like it. I enjoyed the topics especially in History and Geography but it was the writing I didn't like. The constant correcting of spelling mistakes, the smudged ink, the dog eared A4 sheet…it was hard work and the learning process, although at times interesting, could never have been called enjoyable. It was a long slog, hard grafting over books with missing pages and a tutor who never seemed to have the time.

The use of technology by teachers today releases students from the confines of the classroom and the text book. By creating an environment where they can share their ideas, collaborate on projects, 'get in touch' with their teacher and help to create a more personalised learning experience.

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