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Mark Tennant

Thursday 23 February 2006

Well, a busy day today! Between trying to mark Higher prelims, second year tests, third year homework and pack for the weekend (rescue team winter skills weekend in Aviemore!), I have finally started writing the material for an internal CPD session on interactive teaching and learning I am running for two evenings, starting this Tuesday.

The first session will focus on the use of some fine software called Hot Potatoes - an easy way to build online quizzes, crosswords and match-the-pairs exercises. The software is fairly easy to use (I think!) and requires no knowledge of web design or programming to use. Best of all, it's free for non-profit use!

The second session is still being planned, and to some extent will depend on the wishes of participants, but topics will include using web design software to design index pages for interactive quizzes and an introduction to other free or commercial software that can be used to enhance learning. Free software CDs containing full versions of free software, and trial versions of some commercial software will also be on offer.

Anyway, I'm off to play in the snow. By curious coincidence, the East Lothian Outdoor Ed folk are also in Aviemore for their winter skills session. If anyone's looking for me, I'll be in the Old Bridge Inn!

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