Richard Wilson

I will be keeping a detailed log of the On line Collaborative writing project on my
wiki pages.

I will be adding pages about the pedagogy of writing, on-line security, qualitative improvement measurement and project management for those who wish to try something similar as a class, whole school or bigger project. I will be paying particular attention to and sharing information about how to use ICT to improve writing, the costs, training issues evaluating projects and any problems that arise. If I miss out anything you want to know post a question on my wiki or here.

Your additions and comments will be much appreciated.

Thanks to Sharon from Dumfries and Galloway for adding her P6/7 class to the project in September.

I have started to put together the bones of the Collaborative Writing Project as a
wiki page that anyone who has an interest can contribute.

I have been heartened by the very positive support and promise of participation I have recieved from around Scotland. Continue Reading »

I am issuing a challenge to all educators and pupils out there who have read my blog. On my return from summer holidays I am going to be working with a P5 class trying to develop writing in a meaningful, interactive and highly stimulating way. I will set up a collaborative writing project that any pupils or educators can contribute to on the web.

My idea is this, I will set up a wiki page which can be accessed through the
school website or here. Continue Reading »

Team-Teach is now the preffered response to using de-escalation techniques and positive handling for the Education and hopefully the Social Work setting in East Lothian. The authority now has several intermediate tutors and from last week seven advanced tutors. The range of skills now available to staff who have to deal with children who put themselves or others into danger is considerable. The course I attended was one, if not the, most demanding I have ever attended. The pass mark for one part was 100%!! We all passed. The physical part to the training was exhausting and the emotional aspects of using positive handling techniques on children cannot be underestimated. Continue Reading »