Comments for Acting to Improve http://distributedresearch.net/Linda Informal learning, Internet technology and Action Research Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:20:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Life Without Goals – setting intentions for the new year by Move – a word for 2012 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2011-12-10/life-without-goals-setting-intentions-for-the-new-year/#comment-16864 Move – a word for 2012 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:20:07 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/?p=414#comment-16864 [...] word for the coming year is chosen. As part of Quinn’s 30 days of reflection and walking I pondered a number of words. [...] [...] word for the coming year is chosen. As part of Quinn’s 30 days of reflection and walking I pondered a number of words. [...]

]]> Comment on Action Logging Again by Life Without Goals – setting intentions for the new year | Acting to Improve http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2011-08-06/action-logging-again/#comment-16651 Life Without Goals – setting intentions for the new year | Acting to Improve Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:44:45 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/?p=362#comment-16651 [...] it? I’m going to continue with what I’ve been doing for the last six months and work on Action Logging. ActionLogr - the antidote to To-Do [...] [...] it? I’m going to continue with what I’ve been doing for the last six months and work on Action Logging. ActionLogr – the antidote to To-Do [...]

]]> Comment on Action Logging Again by Isha http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2011-08-06/action-logging-again/#comment-14408 Isha Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:59:53 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/?p=362#comment-14408 My problem with any process whose intent is to lead to higher productivity, or more efficient work, is that I always want to be doing something else eg artistic creations or studying. A butterfly mind perhaps, or an indication that I don't want to be doing certain kinds of work, but I'm going with it for the time being, because I think it's guiding me towards where I really want to be at the same time as learning stuff that I find useful or inspiring. I'd be interested to learn how +Andy Roberts fits his song-writing & singing in with his action logging. Perhaps I should ask him :) I recommend anyone reading this to go to the following thread to read more comments about the above excellent article from Linda Hartley: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115101198456724971651/posts/4UhDtAhJPWB My problem with any process whose intent is to lead to higher productivity, or more efficient work, is that I always want to be doing something else eg artistic creations or studying. A butterfly mind perhaps, or an indication that I don’t want to be doing certain kinds of work, but I’m going with it for the time being, because I think it’s guiding me towards where I really want to be at the same time as learning stuff that I find useful or inspiring. I’d be interested to learn how +Andy Roberts fits his song-writing & singing in with his action logging. Perhaps I should ask him :)

I recommend anyone reading this to go to the following thread to read more comments about the above excellent article from Linda Hartley: https://plus.google.com/u/0/115101198456724971651/posts/4UhDtAhJPWB

]]> Comment on Action Logging Again by Linda Action Logging on Acting to improve http… | DARnet http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2011-08-06/action-logging-again/#comment-14403 Linda Action Logging on Acting to improve http… | DARnet Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:53:18 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/?p=362#comment-14403 [...] Action Logging on Acting to improve http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2011-08-06/action-logging-again/ [...] [...] Action Logging on Acting to improve http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2011-08-06/action-logging-again/ [...]

]]> Comment on Catchphrase on the Smartboard by Vinny http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2010-03-23/catchphrase-on-the-smartboard/#comment-12459 Vinny Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:20:11 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/?p=325#comment-12459 great video, will us this at school! great video, will us this at school!

]]> Comment on About by Linda http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/about/#comment-12052 Linda Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:26:13 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/about/#comment-12052 Thanks Mary. I've neglected this blog for a while but I'm hoping to get back into it. I've missed reflecting in a public space. Thanks Mary. I’ve neglected this blog for a while but I’m hoping to get back into it. I’ve missed reflecting in a public space.

]]> Comment on About by mary catherine moran http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/about/#comment-12046 mary catherine moran Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:00:12 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/about/#comment-12046 Looking forward to hearing more about your work. Looking forward to hearing more about your work.

]]> Comment on Do I want to teach NVQ? Teetering on the edge… by Linda Hartley http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11270 Linda Hartley Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:32:05 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11270 Hi Paul, It's a while since I did my PTTLS now and I'm having to think about doing DTTLS next year if I'm to carry on teaching. I think the PTTLS course varies massively depending on your tutor & the set up at your college. I know a few people who have found it useful but they really are the minority. I think the bigger question may be whether it is worth the investment of time,money, energy and resources to do <strong>any</strong> adult education qualifications in the current climate of cuts. Hi Paul,
It’s a while since I did my PTTLS now and I’m having to think about doing DTTLS next year if I’m to carry on teaching. I think the PTTLS course varies massively depending on your tutor & the set up at your college. I know a few people who have found it useful but they really are the minority.
I think the bigger question may be whether it is worth the investment of time,money, energy and resources to do any adult education qualifications in the current climate of cuts.

]]> Comment on Do I want to teach NVQ? Teetering on the edge… by Paul Smith http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11266 Paul Smith Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:05:42 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11266 I am currently studying PTLLS and I hate it. The essay type questions give you the impression that you can answer them from your own experience and knowledge, this however is not the case, and instead I had to sit through three days of mundane drivel then rewrite all the essays so that they included some of the elements from the course. Additionally there is a huge pile of additional paperwork to create and organise. My instructor was uninspiring, poorly prepared and critical of some of the students. This hasn't been a pleasant experience and I definitely don't recommend it to anyone else. I am currently studying PTLLS and I hate it. The essay type questions give you the impression that you can answer them from your own experience and knowledge, this however is not the case, and instead I had to sit through three days of mundane drivel then rewrite all the essays so that they included some of the elements from the course. Additionally there is a huge pile of additional paperwork to create and organise. My instructor was uninspiring, poorly prepared and critical of some of the students. This hasn’t been a pleasant experience and I definitely don’t recommend it to anyone else.

]]> Comment on Training TAs NCFE 2 – My new job. by Linda http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2007-10-11/training-tas-ncfe-2-my-new-job/#comment-9492 Linda Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:43:18 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2007-10-11/training-tas-ncfe-2-my-new-job/#comment-9492 Hi Sarah, NCFE 1 and 2 are accepted by many schools. There is no 'gold standard' for employment in schools. In fact, if they know you, some schools would rather employ someone with lower qualifications and oversee their NVQ through the school. Obviously they are not as high a qualification as an NVQ2 and that is what you will eventually need to do. The NCFE is a good starting point and I wish you lots of luck. Hi Sarah,
NCFE 1 and 2 are accepted by many schools. There is no ‘gold standard’ for employment in schools. In fact, if they know you, some schools would rather employ someone with lower qualifications and oversee their NVQ through the school. Obviously they are not as high a qualification as an NVQ2 and that is what you will eventually need to do. The NCFE is a good starting point and I wish you lots of luck.

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