Monthly Archives: February 2006

Hot Potatoes CPD

Rather disappointingly I had to postpone today’s CPD session on creating an online learning resource after some of the participants had to pull out. Guess it’s just the time of year when we are all under a lot of pressure. … Continue reading

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Winter Skills

Well, things are slowly getting back to normal after the winter skills in the Cairngorms . On Saturday, we had a fantastic opportunity to go out with members of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service and learn how they predict and … Continue reading

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Interactive teaching and learning

Well, a busy day today! Between trying to mark Higher prelims, second year tests, third year homework and pack for the weekend (rescue team winter skills weekend in Aviemore!), I have finally started writing the material for an internal CPD … Continue reading

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Just for fun

If you’ve ever wondered what being in a Mountain Rescue Team is like, play the game… http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/rockface/game/index.shtml

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The first Blog entry! The challenge!

Well, what a weekend. Sitting down to an enjoyable curry on Friday night, beeper goes off! Cue 28 hours of scrabbling around through farmland looking for a missing person – not exactly rockface , but it often isn't! While leaving … Continue reading

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