I’ve known the lovely Alice Keeler for years and, like, everyone, am always amazed by her creative output and contributions to the education community. Recently, I had the privilege to pen a guest blog post for her site, which was a bit on the lengthy side so it launched in two parts. The ideas focus on developing a creative culture with three different “wall” concepts. These are strategies that can be used in any learning space….physical or adapted to digital, and for any le

My list of 50 ways to get into a creative habit (all hyperlinked for your pleasure), via Learning Bird. CLICK TO READ #amyburvall #blog #creativity #learningbird

The other day (much too long ago for @timbuckteeth’s tastes), I was challenged by the aforementioned Steve Wheeler to write a #blideo response – the first one after the phenomenon of #blimage. The video in question: While this bit of footage is undeniably poignant and a perfect analogy for persistence and stick-to-itiveness, what struck me is the very FACT of the video. Yes, I am going to get CINEMETA (bear with me I dig wordplay) The fact that the cameraman (now probably aff

It’s been about a week since I was sitting delayed in Boston’s Logan airport and presented a cheeky challenge to Steve Wheeler – my compadre from across not one but TWO ponds ( aka @timbuckteeth). I’m thoroughly delighted and amazed at how it’s taken on. The other day I decided to create a little animated film about it, using my sketches in Paper by 53 and the Reflector app (to record to my laptop)…then iMovie. As I state in the film, I think the appeal of #blimage is part “c

On the plane ride back from attending Mozfest in London so many thoughts were swimming in my head but I was in the midst of changing careers, strangely enough, and needless to say had no time (or so I thought) to devote to a well-composed blog post. After a few weeks’ time it’s occurred to me that I can perhaps create a new category on this blog space where I can just throw down a “quick and dirty” question or musing, relatively brief and unrefined – “raw”, as it were. So, af