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      Nik Peachey is the guru of technology
      Submitted by Tatyana Kuznetsova on 9 April, 2010 - 12:12

      Early morning and I am half asleep, but joined the session which was only 30 min but gave an impact for the whole day.

      Nik Peachey is known by everybody who is involved in technology. Here is a list of useful sites and  materials for your classroom:

      What is PLN? It's a personal or professional learning network where you can contact ask for help in solving proffessional problems.Go to http://todaysmeet.com.

      If you find an interesting link you can save at www.instapaper.com

      Another interesting linl is www.freettechnology4teachers.com

      To learn more you can read a 20 page booklet by Nik www.scribd.com/doc/22124764/From-Information-to Knowledge

      I also love his quatation: Teachers are like sharks if they stop moving forward they die

      Average: 5 (2 votes)

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      Kobzina Tatiana's picture
      Kobzina Tatiana
      Webtools
      Submitted on 10 April, 2010 - 12:58

      Dear Tatiana,

      Thank for sharing this information with us. It's so vital to be in the know of recent Webtools. I'll try them all for sure.

      Please, keep us posted.

       

       

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      NikPeachey
      You don't have to be a Guru to use technology
      Submitted on 12 April, 2010 - 16:23

      Hi Tatyana,

      Thanks you so much for this really flattering blog post. I was so relieved that anyone was willing to get out of bed so early on a Friday moring to listen to me talk. I thought I was going to be the only one there.

      Thanks for sharing the links too. One thing I would like to say though, is that technology is getting easier and easier to use and you don't have to be a guru to get technology into your classroom. I've just written an article on some of the women at the conference who are using technology in their teaching. They aren't technology gurus, they are great teachers. You can see the article here: http://quickshout.blogspot.com/2010/04/let-us-now-praise-famous-women.html

      I hope you enjoy it and that you are convinced as I am that any teacher can use technology with their students. It's never been easier and soon it will be just a part of being a good teacher.

      Best

      Nik Peachey | Learning Technology Consultant, Writer, Trainer
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      galinanm
      A fresh and creative look at teaching English
      Submitted on 12 April, 2010 - 19:55

      Hello Nik,

      Thank you for your interesting article about these talented women from IATEFL conference.

      It was a pleasure to watch their presentations online. I am still under the impression of Petra’s brilliant session - a fresh and creative look at teaching English based on profound knowledge, extensive and diverse teaching experience!!

      I enjoyed Harrogate IATEFL conference online from its first day and I am really grateful to those people who made it possible for many teachers worldwide to become a part of it.

      Kind regards,

      Galina Merezhko

      International projects manager and ELT

      Omsk, Russia