The SQA Biology exams took place yesterday. I managed to get my hands on a complete set of papers in the afternoon so I was able to have a look at them last night. Here are a few thoughts.
Standard Grade General Level.
I thought this was quite a hard paper. Both the kidney and the heart were covered [...]
The Heriot-Watt University SCHOLAR Scheme is a VLE that I have been using with pupils for a number of years. On Friday I attended the Scholar Conference 2007 with my friend and colleague Jan Peaston. During the course of the day, speeches were given on ‘The SCHOLAR Model’ by Gerry Toner and ‘A Curriculum for [...]
As you may have noticed, I am currently collecting information on ‘Useful Websites’. I want to create a catalogue of sites that are/will be particularly relevant to Science Teachers and Learners across Scotland. Initially, I am looking for sites that relate to my field; Science and Biology. This week I have asked my pupils to [...]
Yesterday I was very pleased to have informally met John Connell. John is the former Director of Glow (SSDN) He will be visiting me and my INT1 Biology class tomorrow morning to observe Glow in action. Yesterday John showed me a little of the background planning and specifications of Glow. This was an excellent opportunity [...]
Whilst at this year’s SETT conference I and my colleague, Dave Rawson, attended a rather interesting seminar:
‘SCHOLAR: A Mini SSDN’ Gerry Toner, Heriot-Watt University.
Quote: Scholar Website
‘Heriot-Watt University is rapidly becoming a world leader in creating the inclusive and supportive e-learning environment that helps people to learn at the times and in the ways they choose. [...]
