A sad day isn’t a strong enough thing to say about the huge loss that Film Education is to the schools in the UK. I had been aware of their work for a number of years, but when I worked at Apple, it was in the 2000 isn period, during work on and around the early introduction of iMovie, and the work I coordinated for the South Yorkshire eLearning Project, that we struck up a relationship that proved their contribution to UK Education was without parallel.
What an EPIC disaster. I hope the team all find great new jobs. It is deserved folks. John
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‘Digital Education’ is Arrliyve...
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BlackpoolCIC - the start of something.
Smell the (teen?) Team Spirit
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You’re ‘avin’ a larf?
BlackpoolCIC was approached by a charitable organisation looking to make a rapid impact on a rather peculiar target market in order to highlight and raise funds for the 10th Anniversary of Iraq. Even stranger is the central feature of their requirement - the capture and claim on ownership of Saddam’s Arse.
Eh?……
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JibJab’s Big End 2012
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“I have known John since 2001 when he led one of four feasibility pilots for the
South Yorkshire eLearning Programme, a complex and large-scale European-funded
programme to increase the IT skills of South Yorkshire in schools, libraries,
small businesses and community outreach centres. As Project Director for the programme
I was impressed by John’s passion and understanding of new technology and his ability
to engage with and build a community of teachers and trainers in the implementation
of a shared virtual learning environment and online learning resources.”
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UK Ministry of Justice
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“When Computers were something that cost as much as a 3 bedroom semi and the
internet had not even been christened yet I met a teacher called John (Mr) Rudkin.
A friend of mine who went on to become a leading TV and Theatre designer introduced us.
Mr Rudkin taught us Design during which he imparted some really strong guidance
(an alien concept to many of his peers) they call it mentoring nowadays.
He told us all that we could do whatever we wanted to do, simple really, but he backed
it up with support, guidance and encouragement.
This set me on a path to a career in IT that I have enjoyed every day since.
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Olympic Offer you may want to read about
At first, when I read an article about equipment used in the Olympics being distributed to education (read schools) I thought it was FREE. Alas not, but the deals may be of interest, especially now.
See Education Blog.
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iPad and iPhone support event NOW 11/2012
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BDYEICTTSOTOEEWHTD
So welcome to the brave new world of BDYEICTTSOTOEEWHTD….(?)
This is my slightly tongue-in-cheek alternative to the now-standard BYOD acronym: ‘Bring-Devices-You-Expect-I-C-T-To-Support-On-Top-Of-Everything-Else-We-Have-To-Do’. Aka often shortened to a noise a bit like an "Exasperated Sigh," with eyes flicking towards the ceiling (often accompanied by a "tutting" sound…..).
BDYEICTTSOTOEEWHTD then - sorry BYOD! - brings many advantages to the workplace, as well as some challenges. But what is different? Every time ICT has to do any sort of upgrade, installing software, integrating your application, it creates challenges. If the expertise is available in-house, then someone needs to think about that.
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Super and intelligent start for a debate - try this with students.
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iPad in Education
iPad in Education: Students at Jefferson Christian Academy were surprised (today) with news they will be getting an iPad next year.
http://www.johnarudkin.net/resources/JCA-students-to-get-iPads-in-2013.mp4
See: EduBlog for more on iPads in Education
http://eastjefferson.myfoxal.com/news/schools/108842-jca-students-get-ipads-2013.
I’m sure this story about iPads in Education will be updated and unfold. As schools around the world, the USA (and a small number in the UK), it seems that many have argued the pros and cons of bringing technologies such as iPads into the classroom………..See: EduBlog for more on iPads in Education
………If you want to know the arguements for and against new technology in education, call me.
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Rasperry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer with no keyboard, monitor or case that sells for £22 or thereabouts. The possibilityies for this little gem are mind-blowing, but in schools it could become a wonderful platform for programming.
Web developer Chris Cross looks at how easy it is to set up, browse the web and write code
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The arrival of Raspberry Pi needs to cause a "ripple" in education. In the late 80s, early 90s Design and Technology really took off in some schools. Some? Well yes, because Design and Technology grew out of Craft Design and Technology (Woodwork and Metalwork to the really ancient!), and it was a really innovative subject, with Control alongside Graphics and Realisation. At its core? Design (I was a Design Educator amd teacher before I got into ICT and local Government). So why didn't the Technology component take off then? Well it did....whereever a teacher was either skilled, knowledgeable or willing to learn. A lot of money was spent. Still, it faltered because it was taught by people who often resorted to "step-by-step" instruction instead of inspiration and creativity. There simply weren't the skills around.
So, along comes Raspberry Pi. My feeling is that it may meet the same issues. The teachers to teach the skills need to be confident, keen, ready..... I suspect (listening for any noise at all) they will not be, but I look forward to that all kicking off. In my day organisations such as Nottingham Trent were leading in tech programmes. In the meantime, Raspberry Pi could end up as an expensive replacement for that (also very expensive) Powerpoint regurgitation you referred to! Poor teaching could well turn more future programmers off, than on.
That "ripple" by the way, should be excitement.
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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS?
Education has led, education has also followed. Now, education can use the rapid advances in technology to unlock the world….can’t we?
Shouldn’t we ask why we are not using technology of today to prepare citizens of tomorrow?
What is happening to the world the current school pupils will be “the norm”? One thing we can be sure about.
Change. We are “On the Brink” is so many ways…………..
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Modern Technology of today COSTS LESS to own, run, support…it is more flexible, mobile, easy to use. No matter who you are.
The individual can leverage the power on offer, no matter who, no matter where, no matter when. This has to be the dream for education.
Changes should be happening right now, and you should see that as tangible, a churning of new and exciting ways to do things. Everyone the right to demand the most relevant technologies for today……….and it is easy to see where introducing sound and relevant technologies at an early age will prepare them for a future of accelerated changes. The citizens of the future, the school pupils of today have to have the where-with-all (confidence and analytical skills) to embrace this change positively.
You do not need to suspend belief to see the possibilities……. they are staring everyone in the face.
Let us show you how you can unlock the potential of todays modern ICT in your organisation or institution……..
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(Now where have I heard that before?) John Rudkin 2012
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