David+Intro

Greetings all,

Thank you so much for inviting me join the group. It can be an uphill struggle at times trying to move Education and schools forward towards new possibilities and it is always energising being fortified by like minds.

You are aware of the interventions Roy and I are engaged in - here is a simple lay article that sets out some of our propositions (difficult to do the subject justice in 1200 words.)

[|http://www.leadermagazine.co.uk/articles/brainwaves/]

I'm also developing a new approach to ensuring that ICT resources impact on learning outcomes by changing CPD patterns and having clear and measurable pedagogical standards that all student-facing staff need to meet in their use of ICT in the classroom. Generally, I find school leaders are buying kit without any idea of the return they should get for their investment in terms of improved learning items. I've developed a way of surveying staff online against a skills "can-do" specification and using this as the basis for Continuous Professional Development activities.

I've previously taught in rural, suburban and led inner city schools in the UK.

In between this I'm finishing my third Reso novel for teenage boys under the pen name Ambrose Conway:

[|http://www.literaturewales.org/writers-of-wales/i/133830/desc/conway-ambrose/]

I initially started work on the book as a way to encourage reluctant teenage boys to engage in reading. I added some online resources to make sure their engagement involved visual as well as text based images:

[|www.the-reso.co.uk]

I've worked with filmmakers to encourage young adults to record a slice of their life from their perspective on video so as to improve their self-vision and employability skills.

I'm developing some work on Opening Minds following my Executive Leadeship Team secondment at the RSA Academy, of which I am a Fellow:

[|www.rsaacademy.net]

I've just started a group called Learning First on Linked In - it may be of interest to you or your colleagues.. please invite them to join. It is all about learning pedagogy and practice to improve the outcomes for students.

I'm looking forward to our next conversation.

Best wishes,

David

Well, David.

So much here. We're delighted to have you. Godfrey will be interested in your books for boys as he works with teenagers.I'm very interested in your writing and linkd in group. We'll have to connect there.

...and very much in tune with your use of visuals/video....I'm a graphic novel kind of teacher...and animation etc.

As for your ICT and plans with Roy, allow me to catch up:)

RE: The Reso

Between Demon Bangers, and self-inflicted scrapes....you will be a 'bloody nuisance' in literary circles...

Compellingly funny and endearing...to say the least.

RE: Right brain...

Excellent article and so interesting that you collect data and have your finger on the pulse.