Who’s Graham?
An Aussie primary school educator involved in technology leadership at his school, always looking to learn and discuss breaking issues.
E-mail me :- wegner.graham@gmail.com
Tinted Glasses (Or How I View The World Through This Blog)
This blog is composed entirely of my own views and re-mixed versions of other people’s views. I use this blog as a space for personal reflection and connection and in no way want this to be seen to be representative of the views of my school, employer or future employers. As Australia is a free democracy (the last time I looked) I may feel free to make constructive observations of events and initiatives within my own system. This does not make me a troublemaker or whinger, just someone who believes that open and constructive discussion will help those with the power to make significant decisions on the education community’s behalf.
I am deeply commited to the concept of public education in Australia. I am proud and passionate about the fact that public schools in Australia lead the way in innovation, curriculum development, equity, compassion and empathy for their students. I worry when I see outside factors seek to influence and erode the good things my colleagues are doing on a daily basis. What they achieve with the resources they are given is amazing - imagine what could happen if they were supported more!
I am a committed life long learner and love the fact that technology have enabled me to take control of my learning in the most complete way ever. I want more of my colleagues to feel this absolute thirst to go further and further and see what new learning will be offered to me tomorrow via the edublogosphere.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
WOW Graham! You have nailed it in three short paras!
Honest! Reflective! Considerate!
Well said!!!
Your writing is inspiring!
Cheers,
Michael
March 17th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
How lucky are the parents of the students you teach and influence.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
NEVER - NEVER - NEVER give up the fight to improve the education of our kids
I wish you more than GOOD LUCK
March 28th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Cheers, Geoff, Bec and Michael! Three people I respect enormously making time to encourage me in my chosen profession and this blog where I take it beyond just a job. Your good wishes are much appreciated.
April 27th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
I read this a year ago and there is nothing I’d change.
Stay true to your aspirations and I’ll be sure to be reading your blog in 10 years time ….make that 50
April 28th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Alex, I do need to take a leaf out of your book and build more pages into my blog that showcase my achievements and contributions so that my presentations are easy to find and view. Who knows - maybe it could lead to opportunities that I have previously believed were beyond my reach.
April 30th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
All opportunities are within reach. Always strive for the your goals and make them happen. You are a must read for all teachers who appreciate educational technology out there.
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:50 am
Hi Graham
I just wanted to make sure that you were invited to our education “Blogger Summit”. We hope you can make it and feel free to share this invitation with any other bloggers in the area that might be interested. The invitation is attached below.
Alex
ED In ‘08 Blogger Summit
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Strong American Schools is excited to announce the ED in ‘08 Blogger Summit. Conference details are as follows:
May 14th - 15th
Palomar Hotel, Washington DC
Registration is Free!
An opening reception is scheduled on the evening of Wednesday, May 14th. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served before the screening of a new documentary film on education, Two Million Minutes. A Q&A session with the filmmakers is set to follow.
Then join us for an all-day conference on May 15th. Nowhere else will you have an opportunity to meet and network with fellow education bloggers, participate in panels, attend workshops, and help tackle some tough questions on the state of education in America.
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today!
Register at http://edin08.com/bloggersummit/