Event 1 December 2008

http://www.sfeu.ac.uk/events/show/2834

If you follow the link above you will find information on the Mathematics and Numerscy Event on 1 December 2008. It is morning only and it is FREE.

Mathematics have not had a NQ Professional Development Workshop for two years so I thought it would be an idea to ask Elaine Riley to answer any questions about this area of work.

I use a Promethean Board when teaching Mathematics and Numeracy and it has opened up a new learning experience in my classroom. Students enjoy coming to class!! No more pens that do not write on the whiteboards and I can use interactive materials. The Board has lots of add-ons such as tablets and voting system.

Hope to see you there.

Texas the Return

I am still feeling like sleeping in class. Going through Customs I had my fingerprints and retina scanned – a bit scary!

The weather was cold but fortunately no snow – Dallas Airport had to close the day I aarived in Houston due to snow.

Rice University was beautiful (photo) and the course was excellent. It was great to interact with people from other countries. The American system for Mathematics was very different but it was great to share ideas on different teaching methods.

The only place I saw cowboys was at the Rodeo which is the largest in America. It was amazing and I was tempted to buy a stetson but could not imagine myself going through customs wearing my chapeau.

If you go to Houston visit the Galleria Shopping Mall. It has every designer show known to man. Whether you can buy anything is another matter.

Texas

Going to Rice University in Houston next week to a Baccalaureate Mathematics Workshop.may come back with a new accent! Dreading the 5 am start and two flights. The course starts at 7.30 am each morning till 5.30 pm.The furthest I have been with the College is Dundee. Tried downloading a photo from clipart- hope for the best)

First attempt at Blogging

Hope you are proud of me Annamarie!!