The 2008 Education Show

It was a bright Thursday at the Education Show in Birmingham and the place was full of bright , excited people all urgent to find out what is new. I could not get over the variety ( pun !!) of wheeeled (the extra 'e' was for emphasis) vehicles that were being towed around the stands by rushing teachers endeavouring to catch the 'freebies' and the 'less than costies' from a vast variety of stands. It always amazes me at this show the variety of people and companies and products and services and ... and ... and that go together to support our institutionalised education system. And it never ceases to surprise me that it is the 'hands-on' stands that get the most attention. If you want photocopiable anything then you can find it. If you want badges and stickers and boxes and crayons and pens and ... and... and ... you will find it, all being sold to you with the enthusiasm that goes with passion.

It is gratifying to know that the vast cross-section of people attending were all doing this out of an urge to find the best for this and the coming generations of our young people.



I did a 'gig'(in a very futuristic open 'tabernacle') about the '21C idea of teaching and learning' which can be found here. Just work your way from the bottom to the top of the blog and all will be made clear.