Tag: blogging
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Admiration – it’s not about the outer layers…
In my life of golden opportunities, of seemingly being in the right place at the right time, I’ve met some amazing people. Too many to acknowledge in one blog-post, but worthy of mention, collectively. So what kind of person elicits my admiration? It isn’t about how someone looks, what kind of car they drive, or…
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The Wheels Fell Off But I’m Back, Did You Miss Me?
The October Ultimate Blog Challenge started, and almost ended for me after just one blog post. I was there, then I wasn’t. Did you notice my absence? Did you miss me? After I posted the first blog on my site, I linked it on Facebook, read two other posts and made comments – as per…
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WYSIWYG!
If you’ve been around the tech world for a while, you will have come across WYSIWYG. I remember the first time I heard the word. WYSIWYG! I am still fascinated by the sound the word makes as it slides off your tongue. Wait – You haven’t heard of WYSIWYG? WYSIWYG – What You See Is…
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Wait…How Did I Build a Website?
I remember the long, hard days of a career that seemed to go on forever. And the Bucket List of places I wanted to see, books I wanted to read, and courses I wanted to take. But nowhere on that long list of ‘will-do’s’ did I write – build a website. Build a website was…
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The Dawn of a New Tomorrow
The bell signals the end of learning for another day. Students make a rush for the door, and the temptation to join them is overwhelming. You sit down at your desk and dream of the dawn of a new tomorrow. A tomorrow with no bells; no lesson plans; no marking; and no report-writing. When you…
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October Ultimate Blog Challenge – Day One
I’ll call it ‘Third Time Lucky’, for want of a better philosophy, but the Ultimate Blog Challenge is back. I made a weak attempt in January, then slightly better in July, and have signed up again for October. I’ve dusted off my iPad and sharpened up my keyboard, so let’s go! Why Am I Doing…