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still dont class my self as a fully fledged nerd as yet as this technology is still quite alien to me. But i figured out it wasn't as hard as i thought it would be and no where near as scary as i thought.
cheers

Bugger the reports! I've been trying for 2 hours to start but you are in my head so I'll start tomorrow or the next day. Reggio Emilia is a place. But it so happens that in that place they have these amazing early childhood centers that provide the worlds educators with questions they may ponder. Just like you are doing now. You are developing a philosophy of pedagogy in line with those who are looking at the Reggio educators. Reggio Emilia is not a program its more about not knowing rather than knowing. By you seeking to collaborate, your interest in projects and most important your image of the child, that is one that is capable and resourceful means that you are talking and questioning like a true Reggio educator. There is no denying it Ben, welcome aboard, I've been waiting for someone like you. You have just made my stay at Traf a whole lot more exciting
Di

Dear Ben,
You sound very Reggio, with your wondering s about the possibilities.
Di

Yeah Ben, thanks so much for asking me to be part of your next project. I'd love to. It is so much better to work collaboratively, better for the teachers sharing, debating and wondering together. And great for the kids to have 4 ears and 4 eyes listening to them.
A movie sounds fantastic! My hunch is that the kids will absolutely fly with this and they will take us on a journey that will blow us away and blow up our minds as it will make us question our own philosophy teaching and learning.
What do I think about project based learning? I have been interested in the projects that have come out of Reggio Emilia and the principles behind the projects. There is alot out there including Griff''s ed vision schools.
Perhaps we could get a discussion group together that met maybe once a month for breakfast or tea with the purpose of sharing and questioning the projects that are happening or the potential of more to come. I'm sure we have Traf staff and parents interested and I know some other teachers from around the region who would like to create a network.
What do you reckon?

I'll head over to the LA9 blog today and check out the video. Thx for the heads-up!

I'm old and boring so it's okay for me to be here on holidays, but when I look and see that you are online at the same time I worry. Hey this is like the kids doing the msn thing the only trouble is you haven't replied and I'm going to google some travel sites, because that is my fun. Tragic isnt it?

Ben, get a life it's holidays!!!!!!