Comments on East Lothian - setting the path for excellenceTypePad2006-06-01T06:24:36ZEwan McIntoshhttps://edu.blogs.com/edublogs/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://edu.blogs.com/edublogs/2006/06/east_lothian_se/comments/atom.xml/David Muir commented on 'East Lothian - setting the path for excellence'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834c5732869e22006-06-01T08:31:04Z2007-04-26T14:35:46ZDavid Muirhttp://edcompblog.blogspot.com/I heard of a school recently where an English department, who got excellent results in examinations, was criticised anyway for...<p>I heard of a school recently where an English department, who got excellent results in examinations, was criticised anyway for being "too creative". Safe and dull seemed to be the preferred method (although I would question the "safe" bit).</p>
<p>P.S. I'm not sure which comment you are talking about, but if Katie is the computing probationary teacher that was at eLive and talking about SecondLife, then she does have a blog under the name <a href="http://digitalkatie.livejournal.com/" rel="nofollow">DigitalKatie</a>.</p>Steve commented on 'East Lothian - setting the path for excellence'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834900d0553ef2006-06-01T08:24:25Z2007-04-26T14:35:45ZStevehttp://tarannau.ethink.org.ukFrom my experience the only way to effect change in a school is from the top down. The schools in...<p>From my experience the only way to effect change in a school is from the top down. The schools in Shropshire who have started to move down this exciting road have been the schools whose heads have been on board with the change, and the reason behind the need to change.</p>
<p>I am glad to hear you received such a positive response, I believe we are at a tipping point in learning. I set up a Second Life account last week and am just starting to have a play with it. I would be keen to be involving in building a virtual school - give me a shout when you want to talk about it.</p>Andy Watson commented on 'East Lothian - setting the path for excellence'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834900d7e53ef2006-06-01T08:23:38Z2007-04-26T14:35:49ZAndy Watsonhttp://www.abernet.org.ukHead teachers still have a powerful influence on teachers so getting them on side is vital. Glad to hear you...<p>Head teachers still have a powerful influence on teachers so getting them on side is vital. Glad to hear you were well received.</p>
<p>I'm interested in the building of the 'virtual classroom' and would be happy to help with any of the (virtual) labouring. Could you expand on what you have in mind?</p>Ewan McIntosh commented on 'East Lothian - setting the path for excellence'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834c5703169e22006-06-01T07:01:01Z2007-04-26T14:35:10ZEwan McIntoshhttp://edu.blogs.comLoosening the reins and giving up some power in the classroom, but not necessarily giving up control of the class,...<p>Loosening the reins and giving up some power in the classroom, but not necessarily giving up control of the class, is probably the biggest fear of any teacher or Head who's been working in a particular way for several years. But they seem ready for the change!</p>Andrew commented on 'East Lothian - setting the path for excellence'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451f00f69e200d834900a3a53ef2006-06-01T06:58:25Z2007-04-26T14:35:10ZAndrewhttp://www.whereisab.co.ukGreat to hear you are speaking with HTs and getting a positive response - it is this section of the...<p>Great to hear you are speaking with HTs and getting a positive response - it is this section of the education 'establishment' that most need our attention at this time of change - they need to feel that it is 'ok' to let loose the reins if we want to see true creativity and collaboration in and across our schools. </p>