This post follows on my reflections about #IEF_2010 . It’s a post that illustrates the point that innovative teachers are not alone in the world, and far from mad! Often, an innovative teacher will feel like a mad person in a room shouting at the rain. Meeting other ‘mad people’ from around the world makes one feel less mad, especially when it comes from some of the speakers below. But first a story… Google Sketchup is a tool that allows users to create 3D buildings and models. These can then be embedded in Google Earth. I first learned about the programme via Noel Jenkins , but thought I couldn’t possibly use it with classes as I knew very little about it. Then thought ‘What if?’ What if I took the risk. So, I put Sketchup on a number of machines in school, and told pupils that it was there but had no clue how to use it. The result? Some great work using the tool. I’ve also always preferred to dive straight into complicated topics, ...
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