On Chasing the Right “Zero”
Yesterday, Merlin Mann shared his most recent thinking on ‘Inbox Zero’. You should read the whole post, but I wanted to share this bit in particular… Put to best use, Inbox Zero is merely a philosophical practice of learning to…
[#ukedchat] Starting with a blank piece of paper: Design the school of your dreams.
Next Thursday, I will be hosting #ukedchat for the third time. During my previous session, I asked: “Are schools (as physical spaces) necessary to facilitate learning in the 21st century?” The resulting discussion was a thoroughly engaging one, which raised…
Absence, Priorities, Focus and Reflection
Some of you will have noticed that my presence online, both here and on Twitter, has been significantly sporadic since September last year. This extended absence (for want of a better word) has been a choice. One that was predicated…
Why I Became an Early Riser
During the past academic year I have become an early riser. No mean feat for someone who loves the warmth and comfort offered by a well-constructed frame, firm mattress, cotton-fresh sheets and a plush duvet. I have trained my body to…