What happens on Executive Away Days? (II)
Once again I’m looking to shed light on the thinking and practice of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG) at the...
Building a blogging culture
I wrote my first blog post in November 2011 and have posted sporadically since then with thoughts and ideas –...
Nog steeds leren – Year 2 and the need for testing
Last year I wrote about learning Dutch; the efforts of an educator being educated. I’m still going and I’m better...
Design for learning at BSN Connect (iii) – Inspiration Now
My previous two posts explained the design principles behind BSN Connect – a new multi-user building for our large 3-18 school...
Design for learning at BSN Connect (ii) – The Trivium
Human interaction and desired behaviour is the basis for architectural decision making. Fundamentally, how many people will occupy the areas,...
Design for learning at BSN Connect (i) – Thornburg spaces
Last October I described the “Three challenges with innovation in educational settings” as: 1: No compromise on academic standards; 2: What does...
BSN Connect: A space for innovative learning and sharing
Imagine an inspiring learning space with state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and resources. A building that is fresh, flexible and designed for...
“Winners” by Alastair Campbell and the application of OST
Alastair Campbell probably still divides public opinion, as the frontline spokesman for Tony Blair’s Government inevitably there were good times...
Three challenges with innovation in an educational setting
The BSN, along with many other educational settings, is managing steady growth with an imaginative approach but there are plenty of pitfalls surrounding education, innovation and...
Making your mind up – thoughts on “Mind Change” by Baroness Susan Greenfield
I tend to read books a couple of years after they’ve hit the shelves. This is not deliberate, it’s more...