"I will going on an urban walk-through, that the students have to plan, as part of my college course. I would be interested to know what kind of aspects of the area would be worth mentioning. I always tend to point out the historical elements…"
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#Urbanstory / #Urbanearth the next chapter?
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In a brief chat with Dan today I came up with the idea of exploring in cities but on a more local scale. I teach pupils who often have a limited knowledge of the extent of their own borough.So…Continue
Tags: cohesion, geovation, idea, community, boroughs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Polly Thompson Jan 5.
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Jennie Denton replied to Andy Knill's discussion #Urbanstory / #Urbanearth the next chapter?"I'm considering something urban earth like whilst climbing........... Might have to wait until the weathers better though as I'm not sure an indoor climbing wall is as interesting as Cheddar Gorge, Cornwall, Devon or the Peak District!!!!"
Paul Donohoe replied to Andy Knill's discussion #Urbanstory / #Urbanearth the next chapter?"I like the sound of this. I once wrote an article called Be a tourist in your own town, based on the idea that many people never visit interesting or important sites in their own locale or have any idea how people live on the other side of their…"
Andy Knill posted a status"Apologies Dan, been busy on twitter with geography and digital leader developments. Booked up for ME Food launch with Anne plus oneson."
Andy Knill is attending Daniel Raven-Ellison's eventA risky walk? Children, play, learning, exploration and safety in the city at TBC
July 25, 2012 from 11am to 4pm
This walk is going to focus on children and outdoor play. Inspired by an exploration through part of London, participants will be invited to meet others who are interested in discussing childhoods, play, cities, dangers and risks.This is not a led walk, but a joint exploration. The route will be co-created as we walk a route based on available mapping on places to play and risk.We will meet at 11am at…See More
Andy Knill posted a status"Where are all the other photos from # Urbanstory / #Urbanearth? Come on guys your presentations showed some great insights into London."
Andy Knill replied to Andy Knill's discussion #Urbanstory / #Urbanearth the next chapter?"Ok let's start with the premise - we like the #Urbanstories / #Urbanearth approach. We want people to know and appreciate diversity within their own boroughs. To enable this we would like to lead / co-ordinate a number of walk events that bring…"
Andy Knill replied to Andy Knill's discussion #Urbanstory / #Urbanearth the next chapter?"One tweet about piloting e.g. For E17 art trail in September 2012. I'd thought about Havering where I teach. Any other suggestions? Maybe mix in some mission exploring too."
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- Geography teacher, TGC, geeky. Keen user of technology in and out of the classroom. Dad, sporty keen robe outdoors having fun. Lifelong learner and keen to share that enthusiasm.
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- At 18:05 on February 25, 2012,
Daniel Raven-Ellison said… - Hey
Have you seen this map: http://www.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=213937199535095959528.0004b8c2ab1fbc8a950bd&msa=0&ll=51.559997,0.005493&spn=0.660806,1.766052#bmb=1
What about taking up group 22, slave green... but starting further east if you wanted?
Admin would mean being able to help moderate the site if you wanted. Just more freedom and power. (-:
- At 17:14 on February 25, 2012, Daniel Raven-Ellison said…
Welcome to Urban Earth Andy! Would you like to be an admin? If you've got any questions do let me know... I'm really excited about the 10th. It's going to be an epic day.
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