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Hi there, I teach history Years 8 - 12 and I also provide PD for educators whenever possible. I have an interest in the convergence of teaching, learning and technology.

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31 Jan 2010
Dispatches from China 3 ~ Tulou of Fujian Province
As you may know Shao Ping and I have recently been traveling through China, visiting friends in the main. We traveled to Xiamen, Fuzou, Shanghai and the surrounding areas. We were also able to visit the incredible Tulou [??] of Fujian Province. They are protected UNESCO heritage sites. The word tulou means earthen building or earth [...]
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20 Jan 2010
Eclipse
This is a couple of solar eclipse photographs taken last week. See the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Watershed Lite addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fblog.larkin.net.au%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Feclipse%2F'; addthis_title = 'Eclipse'; addthis_pub = '';
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16 Jan 2010
Eclipse of the sun ~ Taiwan
Shao Ping and I took the MRT to Danshui [??] in Taiwan today to check out the local sights and to take a few photographs. As we walked along the shoreline we came across a collection of photographers capturing the sunset and also members of the public looking at the sun using special solar filters. There was [...]
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12 Jan 2010
Dispatches from China 2 ~ Thames Town
During our stay in Shanghai our friend Crystal and her Mum took Shao Ping and I to Thames Town. This is a new housing development not that far from the centre of Shanghai. It is a recreation of England as you would imagine given the name. I took quite a few photographs as the recreation [...]
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08 Jan 2010
Dispatches from China 1
Shao Ping and I have been traveling through China, visiting friends in the main. We have been to Xiamen, Fuzou and Shanghai. Our travels have taken us from the cities into the hinterland. We have covered about 1600 km by road so far. The photographs below have been taken at various points. Lets see what [...]
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24 Nov 2009
Still Life Images
This is a selection of photographs. A quick demo of Posterous. See the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Watershed Lite addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fblog.larkin.net.au%2F2009%2F11%2F24%2Fstill-life-images%2F'; addthis_title = 'Still+Life+Images'; addthis_pub = '';
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20 Nov 2009
Links for 2009-11-19 [del.icio.us]
Information Is Beautiful ' Ideas, issues, concepts, subjects - visualized! AN incredible site with rich examples of data visualisation. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Online Discussion Participants - Cat's Pyjamas Excellent article by Joyce Seitzinger on the effective use of Discussion Forums.
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19 Nov 2009
Never underestimate Wordpress
Never underestimate Wordpress. For years I basically created web sites using Claris Home Page and later, Macromedia Dreamweaver. I used another tool there for a bit but its name escapes me. My skill extends to nested tables, copy and paste JavaScript, a little XML and that is it. I can hack code after I have [...]
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Kuala Lumpur
I have just arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has been a few years since I was last here. I caught up with my brother Frank one day back in 2002 and before that I did a presentation at an Apple sponsored education technology conference. I will be conducting a series of Web 2.0* workshops [...]
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05 Nov 2009
Comic Life ~ more than just comics
Comic Life is and incredible piece of software. Every now and then a software application crosses ones path and it immediately grabs your attention. Back in 1992 I was introduced to HyperCard by Dr John Hedberg. That application changed my career and my life. Thanks John! Several years back I was attending an Apple Technology Day for [...]
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John Larkins Whiteboard

9 Feb 2008
John Travers wrote
Interested in you Leopard slide show John: can you show this to us some way? I'm interested in the cover-flow view. I'll be a leopard owner in a few months!
12 Jan 2008
John Travers wrote
John, liked your link to Langwiches: you might like to add it to the Digital Storytelling Community: I'm a strong enthusiast for Voicethread and liked the tutorial on the site.
30 Dec 2007
Nick Lothian wrote
Hi John, Yes - spam control is needed and will be coming soon. Thanks for your feedback - I've written some notes on some of it: http://blogs.educationau.edu.au/nlothian/2007/12/30/meeduau-feedback/
27 Dec 2007
John Larkin wrote
One can add a message to anyone's whiteboard once they are added as a colleague. Would moderation be an idea or some level of control? Could spam be an issue?
27 Dec 2007
John Larkin wrote
I deleted the del.icio.us feed. It clutters the data above a little and the faqs mention the feeds should not be third party materials.
27 Dec 2007
John Larkin wrote
I have added my blog feed and del.icio.us bookmarks feeds.
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