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ADE onward and upward

April 7th, 2010

It has been a long time between posts, but with a PSU course completed and an Apple Distinguished Educator conference to attend along with the amazing day to day runnings in the classroom, one can get sidetracked. In a good way though.

The PSU course I just completed was titled “Educational Leadership in Technology”. A fantastic course with excellent discussion and use of web 2.0 tools. I would have to recommend this course and to all interested in technology. Plymouth offer several courses centered around technology, with the syllabus of all looking incredibly challenging in a good way. A way that stops and makes you think about its role in education.

The other big attraction over the last few months has been the Apple Distinguished Educator summit in Singapore. From the application process, to waiting and waiting, to planning the trip and finally attending….it’s been a big focus. A few exciting things came out of attending Singapore….one, the city is an amazing place and one both Kimbra nad myself would enjoy living in one day. Two, the ADE’s both Alumni and newly appointed were fantastic. The connections that were made were great. People and blog posts I had read, finally in the flesh! Many were people I hope to bump into at future schools and also collaborate with. So many exciting projects and people with so much energy.

Probably, my biggest take away was the introduction to Aperture, and the presentations given by Joseph Linaschke have inspired me to pick up the camera again. Photoshop has a love/hate relationship and the ease at which I felt with Aperture rejuvenated my photography ideas. From this Joseph will be visiting Shanghai and our Deputy Super ……a big supporter of technology, has agreed to Joseph visiting and working within our community at Shanghai American School….A big win for our school!

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