Today was the launch event of the two week long Kent ICT/ writing project: “Emerging from the Myst”
http://www.kented.org.uk/myst/
Visit Tim's blog to see photos from the day and for a reminder of all the wonderful and exciting things we discovered together.
http://www.timrylands.com/blog/2009/01/19/kent-ict-writing-project-launch-day/
Please leave Tim a comment
Here are a few of the comments already left on his blog
"I attended the course on Monday and was absolutely blown away, not only by the delivery but also the learning possibilities opened up using Myst and other software. I have already used the panoramas website to inspire my class’s deduction and description skills.
My head is still buzzing from all the ideas. Can’t wait til Thursday’s twilight session to ask you more." Steven
"I attended the Launch day today and can honestly say it is the best course I have ever been on! The Myst software is great as well as the hints and tips you provided. Absolutely fantastic. I can’t wait to use it in my classroom. Thank you for being so inspirational and good luck where ever you go." Marie
"I would just like to say that I had a fantastic time at the launch event! Tim’s work is inspiring and I can’t wait to get back to school tomorrow to try out Myst! I am sure that the children in my class will enjoy using Myst just as much as I have… I am already hooked on it!" Emma M
"Thank you for a lovely, fun day! What an inspiration.. if we can take any part of what we have learnt today back to the classroom, the children will benefit enormously!! Thanks again!" Claire
"Just wanted to say thank you for an exhilarating day. Can’t wait for my colleagues to see you and Mr Walker in action in Maidstone next week. Came away from the ICT conference last year fully enthused and today has refreshed my enthusiasm for the impact this project can have on my children."
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"Thanks for a fab day! Really looking forward to experiencing lessons a-la-Tim on Wednesday at St. John’s School. The children will love it!" Rebecca
"The first time ever I have played a computer game and now understand why my son spends so long in front of the computer playing them! A really good day with loads of ideas that I want to share with the children in my class and the rest of the school. The thing I need to remember is to GO SLOWLY - I am prone to rushing. Thanks to Tim, Sarah and the Kent Team for a really interesting, lively and inspiring day." Jacqueline
"I learned so much today- really keen to get back to school and share ideas with the class. I’m thinking about how to base my entire Y6 SATs revision in Term 4 on Myst - I’m sure it’s possible to weave in all the non-fiction genres as well as masses of narrative writing!" Ruth
"I have to admit I was expecting an excruiciating day after reading the instruction to bring a percussion instrument, but my fears were unfounded. I know that the children in my class will love exploring the Myst, and I can’t wait to hear the gasp they will emit the first time we turn around and see the greenhouse, never mind all the other exciting places we will visit. Thanks for this and all the other ideas today." Alison
"What a totally amazing and inspiring day, so many ideas, activities, tips, clues and resources that my mind is racing with knowing where to start ! Thank you Tim, Sarah and the Kent team for such a motivating and energizing day, which I know will get not only my Year 5 class but the whole school buzzing with excitement and creativity.
Thank you." Marc
"Thanks Tim, have whiled away a whole evening - playing the game with my 9 year old son - he is hooked but on solving and exploring rather than writing - however he did make comments on the music “it sounds like you are in danger” and “someone’s coming up the stairs” and on the quality and feel of certain images. Also spent time downloading all the gizmos suggested and using Google searches - thanks for all the tips!!!" Jackie
"Thanks Tim and the team for an inspirational (really), practical (really really), and fun (really really really) day. How did you get the talking trees? " Heather
"Thank you for such a valuable day. Even after a long 2 hour drive, the day flew by. I can’t wait to get started in my class." Marie
"Thank you, Tim, for a wonderful day on Monday. I really did not know what to expect, but have come away totally inspired and eager to share what I have learned with the rest of the staff. You taught us so much - and seeing you working with children was great. I am really looking forward to the workshop day next Monday." Mary
Mandy :)