tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19888049.post6835469675041830035..comments2023-10-02T14:54:11.063+01:00Comments on Ian A. Macey Photography: What next?Ian M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00662874467585962278noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19888049.post-85535679121355548062009-12-28T09:34:23.376+00:002009-12-28T09:34:23.376+00:00Hi Ian,
Well, you've done it!! Hearty congrat...Hi Ian,<br /><br />Well, you've done it!! Hearty congratulations young man!<br /><br />I must admit that I have managed to fill the year-out that I have taken with all sorts of other things - that I just don't know where I'm going to find the time to continue. Something will have to give.<br /><br />I think you are spot-on about secondary education of IT (and it is 'IT' that they teach and not 'Computing'). It covers how to use a computer and how to use certain apps (generally Microsoft - although my son's school have just issues their pupils with MacBooks). I think they do branch into computer ethics (I guess at A-Level). They also cover database design - but at a very, very basic level.<br /><br />I can see you as an OU tutor though! And that may be a good way into teaching at that Higher level.<br /><br />Anyway, have a great year off.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Simon KSimonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374347147728669621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19888049.post-55286080590039840452009-12-17T14:38:50.881+00:002009-12-17T14:38:50.881+00:00Hi Ian,
Interesting comments :-) I had exactly the...Hi Ian,<br />Interesting comments :-) I had exactly the same thoughts about teaching - so little seems to involve the underlying computing concepts, and merely seems to teach software use.<br /><br />Like you, I want a year off! I think my wife and son deserve the break ;-) In the meantime I've been preparing applications for an MSc to hopefully start Oct 2010. This time I fancy a taught course rather than distance learning, as I suspect it would benefit me to work more closely with others. The trick is finding a part-time course which allows me to keep working without going crazy!<br /><br />All the best with whatever you decide,<br /><br />SteveSteve McGannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05359078606717001418noreply@blogger.com