Tag Archives: engaged learning

Too much on the go

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Derek Chirnside

The initial rush is just about to die down here, with the start to courses here at Canterbury.  here are just to many things backed up. The Australasian Horizon Report The Horizon report was interesting. The report is based around … Continue reading →

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George and Stephen’s course

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Derek Chirnside

This is a must.  From two individuals espousing the benefits of networked, connected “Free-range” learning, a thing they call a course. The course – Connectivism and Connective Knowledge – (the wiki is here) will be delivered fully online with a … Continue reading →

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Engaged Learning

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Derek Chirnside

As a belief statement I think so called engaged learning is important.  I did the workshops in China in 2007 and once again had to face the fact of how shallow some of my thinking really is in this area.  … Continue reading →

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Athena Montessori College

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Derek Chirnside

This little gem of a school is based in downtown Wellington, has gone from zero to 80 pupils in 18 months. I’d always associated Montessori with wooden kids toys. I was wandering along Willis street last week during my prowl … Continue reading →

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