Blogging IT

A few years ago, we held an Event in East Lothian called the East Lothian Film and Animation festival.  At the time, film (thanks to the easily accessible iMovie) was beginning to really take off in schools and we wanted to promote it with as many schools as we could in our authority.  In the [...]

An ATI - Apple Teacher Institute Event has been planned for the 10th to 13th April 2007 at Cheltenham College.  Having attended one myself some years ago when it was held in Glenalmond College in Scotland, I would recommend it.  It is a chance to learn more about digital creativity tools and to explore how [...]

I was fortunate enough to begin my series of coaching sessions today.  The aim of the 6 sessions is to have a coach support you through changes or improvements that you identify.  These could be work related or personal or an attempt to get your work/life balance right.  Ultimately, it is not about giving advice [...]

Last week I spent a couple of days at the BETT conference in Olympia, London. The conference is the largest Education technology conference in the UK and is big!  I remember walking into the main hall several years ago - the first time I visited and thought - how do I manage to get round [...]

Before the Christmas holidays I was involved with the IT department in interviewing and recruiting 4 IT support officers to provide technical support in schools.  Two of the posts were to replace two offcers who had moved on and two were additional posts.  It is hoped that three of the new officers will be in [...]

Happy New Year! - slightly late I know but I started back at work today.  I am a bit wary of New Year’s resolutions but mine is to keep my blog up to date - but more importantly to read and comment on others!  Let’s see how I do - happy blogging!