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I have been fortunate to be a part of the flatclassroom workshop at the 21st Century Learning at Hong Kong conference, when not involved in other activities. Again, it is fascinating to hear the students mixed with in a group of others from a range of cultures and backgrounds, working in teams collaboratively - with students they did not know before yesterday.
At times, participants listened to the keynote addresses, but mostly they focused o… Continue

Words cannot begin to describe the amazing experiences that we had whilst in Doha, Qatar, in January 2009 for the flatclassroom conference.

However, as part of my reflections, I will take a look at it through my eyes in respect to:-

-Students
-teachers
-travellers
-leaders
-parents

Eyes upon the students… Continue

What has happened to my routine?
This morning, I was awoken by my husband shaking me asking me what time I needed to get up on my first morning back in Australia. (I had already slept in by an hour.) The routine that had been developed over the last week has been broken.
5am Prayers from the local mosque would awaken me in Doha, Qatar
5:30am Arise and get organized for the day
7:20am School would start at the Qatar Academy, or 8:00am the flatclassroomconference would commence .
School day, tours… Continue

Before we came to Doha, I asked what they typical foods of Qatar were. Having tried many of them whilst there at restaurants, the souks and Qatar Academy, I found I really enjoyed them. They tended to be spicy but very tasty. I failed to mention that fish is another popular dish and I tried hamour, one of the varieties.
I have put photos and some comments into the slideshare below.

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Today is Australia Day which is Australia's national day. We are both proud and pleased to celebrate this day with our flatclassroom students and teachers. It gives us even more pride to be here with so many different nationalities and cultures and to be able to share your pride in your c… Continue