David Crystal – Shakespeare
I haven’t found the recordings, but this is the linguistics expert referred to in the Independent article. Some of his stuff seems very interesting and the blog is full of fascinating observations. David Crystal...
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‘Tuh beh oar nat tuh beh?’ That was the question – News – Theatre & Dance – The Independent
It is quite fantastic that our interest in the Bard never dies! This one is worth following up to see if I can lay my hands on a copy of the recording of ‘original...
The Sydney Morning Herald Digital Edition: A mania for dumbing down
This is a clever response to a prevalent error: a classic case of scientists being poor philosophers. Thank heavens I have doctoral supervisors who cover all bases! This article is from the March 17...
The Scale of the Universe 2
For the days you need to get some perspective on your problems… The Scale of the Universe 2.
Holding onto the Joy in Teaching | Common Dreams
Here’s an article for the educators out there: read and be inspired! Holding onto the Joy in Teaching | Common Dreams. …here’s a concise statement of my teaching philosophy: I have the best job...
Serious article in Sun Herald – must be an accident!
This clipping is from the March 4 issue of The Sydney Morning Herald Digital Edition. To subscribe for $4.50 a week, visit http://smh.com.au/digitaledition. Arabella works hard to reach top Means test selective parents Web...
The Tablet – Kennedy doctrine still stands
I’ve come to the reluctant conclusion that the USA is great in spite of itself. Romney is obviously sane but unlikeable because of his inability to express empathy with ordinary Americans (whatever that means...
Article: Use Facebook While Studying, Get Lower Grades
Use Facebook While Studying, Get Lower Grades http://mashable.com/2012/02/29/facebook-homework-lower-grades-study/ (Sent from Flipboard)
Ross Gittins on the Quality Teaching debate
An erudite contribution to the debate from Ross Gittins, as normal. I heard him last week refer to himself as a frustrated teacher, and he certainly has a deep and ongoing sympathy with the...
Article: The great NBN fail
Need to read this again! Long analysis coming out in favour. The great NBN fail http://www.abc.net.au/technology/articles/2012/02/21/3435975.htm (Sent from Flipboard)