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What Asher’s been Tweeting this week 2010-01-03

Post author By Asher
Post date 03/01/2010

@jonathan_mackin Better or worse than the book? Not made my mind up about it yet. #triffids in reply to jonathan_mackin #
Was supposed to be at Villa with @grahamallcott and @chloedoherty but ended up spending 3 hrs on hard shoulder of the M6. Good company tho. #
@damoward I use Twitter primarily for work and FB for social stuff. I do have a FB page for my org though, can see potential in edu for them in reply to damoward #
Only by engaging can we teach responsible use RT @kriley19: Schools can use social networking http://bit.ly/5G6Fy7 Full http://bit.ly/7xMOCA #
Just saw #Avatar, wow. It's a game-changer', sci-fi won't be the same again, as after Star Wars. @shenque not so impressed. #

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What Asher’s been Tweeting this week 2010-01-03

Post author By Asher
Post date 03/01/2010

@jonathan_mackin Better or worse than the book? Not made my mind up about it yet. #triffids in reply to jonathan_mackin #
Was supposed to be at Villa with @grahamallcott and @chloedoherty but ended up spending 3 hrs on hard shoulder of the M6. Good company tho. #
@damoward I use Twitter primarily for work and FB for social stuff. I do have a FB page for my org though, can see potential in edu for them in reply to damoward #
Only by engaging can we teach responsible use RT @kriley19: Schools can use social networking http://bit.ly/5G6Fy7 Full http://bit.ly/7xMOCA #
Just saw #Avatar, wow. It's a game-changer', sci-fi won't be the same again, as after Star Wars. @shenque not so impressed. #

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What Asher’s been Tweeting this week 2009-12-27

Post author By Asher
Post date 27/12/2009

RT @GrahamBM: A new programme for young innovators working in education – join the launch event 13th Jan 8-late… http://bit.ly/30u30party #
@guyshearer Try Lazarus form recovery extension for Firefox. It has saved me from so much similar frustration. in reply to guyshearer #
RT @Mark__C: RT @ahrenfelt: Solid list of WEB 2.0 tools to use in the classroom : http://bit.ly/4ylnAC – brilliant! #
Been asked to run staff development on school councils for @citizenship. Surprising how often schools don't link citizenship and councils. #
@digitalmaverick Would love to! in reply to digitalmaverick #
(via @johnmclear) extensive, searchable list of web2 apps for schools http://primaryschoolict.com/web2.php #
@ahrenfelt No problem, you too. in reply to ahrenfelt #
Got a spare 20 minutes – this is amazing:… http://bit.ly/91Ubn1 #
@iThinkup Thanks very much. Looking forward to having a bit of time to play around on ithinkup over the holiday. in reply to iThinkup #
merry xmas all! http://bit.ly/7pzWLx #

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What Asher’s been Tweeting this week 2009-12-20

Post author By Asher
Post date 20/12/2009

@MickLandmann Yes, but I think that's the state of play at the moment: ethos of the school is the main barrier to greater participation. in reply to MickLandmann #
RT @EstherNYA: Does your school have an interest or passion in student voice and youth leadership? Apply for the… http://bit.ly/6t1Mbx #
#blowingowntrumpet Chuffed by more great feedback on our training: inspired the students, and council meetings have improved. Invaluable. #
@PennyAW Thanks Penny. Now we need to make sure we're following up with these schools and that it has a long-term effect. in reply to PennyAW #
RT @tsdtel: RSC Wales Events: Learner Voice, Learner Choice Personalisation Roadshow (South West Wales): RSC Wales http://bit.ly/6Jl88T #
@iThinkup Good to see you're up and running. Nice choice of font ;) in reply to iThinkup #
@iThinkup Ah, you'll need to work on another marketing plan then. We're using Sketch Rockwell too, think it's becoming very popular. in reply to iThinkup #
@iThinkup Good idea, I have one already, but it's getting a bit tatty! in reply to iThinkup #
@iMrsF @peoplegogy 1. Be in an environment where various skills are valued equally. 2. Be open to trying and not being good at lots of stuff in reply to iMrsF #
RT @iMrsF: Good question! RT @peoplegogy: how does someone go abt discovering what they can be the best at? #
RT @TheTeacherPage: Intute: the best web resources for education and research – http://www.intute.ac.uk #
RT @chickensaltash: Saltash becomes a Cool School – Part 1 (A guest blog by my Year 10 students) Pls check it out! http://bit.ly/Yerca #
RT @Larryferlazzo: RT @teachtechie: Messing around with Twiducate.com with my students – a Twitter like environment… http://bit.ly/6mGYrS #
Sign our petition to save Haringey's Hospitals here: http://bit.ly/623fHu Thanks! #
Anyone got a spare spotify invite? Can't believe I don't have it already. Thanks! #
#uksnow N17 4/10 #
@bohemiacademia Thanks very much, another friend has already sent me one though. in reply to bohemiacademia #
@SamLassman Thanks Sam. in reply to SamLassman #
A little thank you and seasonal gift (kind of) to all of you: http://bit.ly/6hvzXd #
We wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for your advice and
support in helping us get involver off the… http://bit.ly/5dLwtA #
list of projects that we're working on/about to work on http://involver.org.uk/projects/ (i hate html now) – greg http://bit.ly/4SAUZN #
Just signed for our new office, well desks, in an 'eco space' in Shoreditch, sharing with graffiti artists. Very cool, we fit right in ;) #
@bohemiacademia Excellent. Would love to. in reply to bohemiacademia #
Just found out that my Dad has been on a blind date with someone I retweeted recently. Made me smile :) #
RT @dawnhallybone: Do You Have a Class or School Blog? http://bit.ly/5HPck8 please share your experiences (Pls RT) (via @tombarrett) #

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Sustainable desks

This is our new front door. Check out the number plate of the Beamer too ('G6EKS') wonder if it belongs to one of the web designers we're sharing with?

So, I’ve just been in to Shoreditch to sign the contract for our new office space, well desks in an office. We’re going to be based at Sustain (www.wearesustain.com) which is an eco office space. We’re very happy about that as it fits in with the way we want to work.

If I’m honest we’re also a bit excited about this place because it’s pretty ‘scene’ (as Greg would say). We’re sharing with graffiti artists, charities, eco social enterprises , ‘experience designers’ and all kinds of other cool people. This place even has a club in the basement, where Hadouken filmed their latest video.

These are some of the people based at Sustain, hopefully we’ll be able to share experiences and a drink with them soon:

Care Matters Partnership http://www.carematterspartnership.co.uk/
Carbon Retirement http://www.carbonretirement.com/
Debate Wise http://debatewise.com/
EQ2 http://eq2.eu.com/index.html
Bash http://www.bashcreations.com/about_us/
Sancho Plan http://www.thesanchoplan.com/index.html
Ket Lai http://www.ketlai.co.uk/projects
Cable Street Collective http://www.cablestreet.co.uk/
Really Interesting Group http://reallyinterestinggroup.com/
Schulze & Webb now Berg http://berglondon.com/
Vulture House http://www.vulturemagazine.com/vulturemagazine/index.html

Once we actually move in in the New Year we’ll be inviting you all over for mince pies and meetings round the massive table, leave a comment if you want an invitation!

The corner of our building. Scrutton Street/Curtain Road

Tags graffiti, Just for fun, Strategy

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A seasonal lift

Post author By Asher
Post date 17/12/2009

We just emailed out a message of thanks to all the everyone who’s helped us over the last few months, and I wanted to make sure that our blog and twitter friends can share in the love:

We wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for your advice and support in helping us get involver off the ground. It’s been a bit of hectic few months for us and we’re really looking forward to a break over Christmas, we imagine you are too.

We’ve knocked up a little pre-holiday present, well treat, actually maybe it’s just a gimmick, but it’s from us to you with love anyway. Print it out, fold it up and throw it at the grumpiest person in range*, an offer of a mince pie cheers most people up!

Have a good break and we’ll be speaking to you in 2010 (maybe even to share a late mince pie).

Warm regards,

Asher and Greg

*involver cannot be held responsible for any damage to eyes, property or careers.

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