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Hi Lauralynn, I'm a parent of a student who attended the conference in Qatar and I'm a little nervous about my children using facebook - I'm sure if used properly then it has a purpose. I'm also a little nervous that our young people won't be able...
As a parent of a student who attended Qatar I wish to reflect on the Flatclassroom conference and what it has meant for me and my family. Before Emily adventured to Qatar I didn't know what a ning was - even though I think I am reasonably capable ...
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Hello my name is Anne-Maree and I am a parent of a student who will be visiting Qatar later this month. I, like she is very excited about the project she along with other students have undertaken.
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As a parent of a student who attended Qatar I wish to reflect on the Flatclassroom conference and what it has meant for me and my family. Before Emily adventured to Qatar I didn't know what a ning was - even though I think I am reasonably capable with a computer. We didn't have skype (I didn' think it was at all necessary). WELL the truth is, the Flat Classroom Conference has changed all that for me! Through the ning, which I was able to successfully travel through, we were able to experience so… Continue
Posted on February 2, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment
PROUD
We all here at Hawkesdale (small rural town) are proud of the achievements of our 3 students, Emily, Carly and Tara and our teacher Mrs Anne Mirtschin. They have represented us at a high level and have gained so much information - it has been a lift time experience for them. We thank Julie Lindsay and all her fellow workers for this great experience. Julie, while we have not meet you will be entrenched into our hearts FOR the efforts you have gone to give our contingent such an experience. We ar… Continue
Posted on January 26, 2009 at 11:22pm — 2 Comments
Australia Day
Why you there in Qatar are discussing many issues - we here in Australia and at Hawkesdale - a small rural town of approximately 200 population are celebrating Australia Day. It gives the community an opportunity to reflect on this great land of ours. Hawkesdale community has been apart of a pilot photography project on Climate Change. Community members were required to take photos of what they saw as climate change and today culminated in the photos being on display for every one to see. While… Continue
Posted on January 26, 2009 at 2:10am —
Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 8:40am on February 19, 2009,
Anne Mirtschin said… - As usual, my life has been so busy, and I did not see the girls at all this week with swimming sports and training. Yes, I think it would be so good to go up and see him as he was so supportive of us. I will catch you next week about that. There are still things happening on this ning, which is good to see. So, I am glad that you still visit it. It kind of seems like home, doesnt it.
- At 9:43pm on February 5, 2009,
Anne Mirtschin said…
- There is a good article and photo of us in Qatar in the this week's Moyne Gazette.
- At 4:54am on January 30, 2009,
Heather Davis said… - It was great getting to know the girls and Anne. Glad you were also a part of everything. You have much to be proud of..
- At 11:31pm on January 26, 2009,
Emily said… - hey thanks we too are proud of ourselves!! This trip was huge in the education side of things and we learnt so much. I am definitely getting tired now!! Only 1 and 1/2 hours left!!
- At 11:52am on January 26, 2009,
Julie said… - you'r more then welcome...I'll hear from you tomorrow...
- At 11:13am on January 26, 2009,
Anne Mirtschin said…
- Thanks for offering to come down. I will be fine. The girls will be chattering away to me. However, if you would like to come, you are welcome. Leave it up to you. No matter which way, I will see you tomorrow.
This has been fantastic.
- At 6:31am on January 26, 2009,
Flick said… - hey there..
aWesome pictures..
flick
- At 5:53am on January 26, 2009,
Emily said…
- Love the photos and wish everyone a Happy Australi Day!! Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi
- At 5:43am on January 26, 2009,
Emily said…
- Ok then hope you all have a good time then!! We have just arrived at the conference for the last time. We presented yesterday and did alright but we lost which I didn't care about too much but my group did!! THis means that we don't get to make a movie with Frank (Hollywood producer) but instead stay with Vicki to do some things. Well see you all very soon. Can't believe today is our last day!! Bought some stuff at the Souk but not much cos of lack of stuff
- At 7:06am on January 25, 2009,
Anne Mirtschin said…
- I have learnt you cannot push technology down people's throats. When then see a need they will try and embrace it well. Love you to add a blog post about your involvement in all this and use of the ning.
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My student Ahmed and I were interviewed by Oman TV to talk about Flat Classroom Project and Conference. It was a great chance to tell the public what Flat Classroom is about. We gave a background about our international projects and then we moved ...
Flat Classroom Workshop and Mini-Conference at Mumbai, India
February 24, 2010 at 6am to February 27, 2010 at 7pm
Flat Classroom Student Workshop and MIni-Conference as part of the ASB Unplugged event in Mumbai, 2010
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