Thinking Digital

By Jo Fothergill

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Thinking Digital

Project 2013-03-22 22:58:29 +1300

We (Tara TJ and Jo Fothergill) are raising funds so that we can take up the offer to speak at the Thinking Digital UK conference in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in May. We are two primary school teachers who, in term two, are on a research sabbatical to investigate innovative classroom assessment practices that we will bring back to NZ and share with the wider education community. The video above will give you insight into our research topic.


We were initially self-funding our trip to the UK where we will be visiting schools around the UK in the search for innovative ideas. Being accepted to speak at this conference is a great honour (and also a surprise!) and we cannot let this wonderful opportunity go. Therefore, we are fundraising to raise the cost of our London-Newcastle travel and accommodation while in Newcastle (May 21st - 23rd). We expect the cost of this to be around $1500. 


We are the first Kiwis to be invited to present at this conference and the only classroom teachers announced in the first 25 speakers for 2013 (alongside people from Google, BBC, TED, Boeing, the UK Government, and even a former pirate). Being a part of this event will enable us to make great connections as well as learning more about the future, technology and other world changing ideas. We will gain insight into new tools to make a difference, impact the world and learn how to create new and big ideas For more information see: http://www.thinkingdigital.co.uk/speakers/2013


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Target met

09/04/2013 at 10:42 PM

Well, having posted an 'almost at target' update we've now actually surpassed our target. Thanks to all of our pledgers. 


As stated already, any funds over our target that we receive will be used to help pay for our school visits during June/July this year. If you are a NZ school based pledger and you'd like us to visit you at your school please let us know.

Blown Away

06/04/2013 at 5:34 AM

Thanks to all our wonderful pledgers. We've been blown away by the generosity of people and the speed at which it has happened. 

We are nearly at target with 21 days to go. If we go over target we will use the extra funds to visit and share our knowledge with any interested schools/teachers/students.


    Pledgers 45

    Matt Ives
    28/03/2013 at 7:06am
    Naketa Ikihele
    27/03/2013 at 11:49pm
    Rachel ✫ Boyd
    27/03/2013 at 11:20pm
    Kerry Dunning
    26/03/2013 at 11:38am
    Emma Fothergill
    26/03/2013 at 7:09am
    Heymilly
    25/03/2013 at 9:34pm
    Kirstin Anderson-McGhie
    25/03/2013 at 7:14pm
    Sandy Newman
    25/03/2013 at 6:57pm
    Lisa Malones
    25/03/2013 at 6:56am
    Pascale Hyboud-Peron
    24/03/2013 at 7:41pm
    Linda Watt
    24/03/2013 at 6:19pm
    Judy McKenzie
    24/03/2013 at 4:58pm
    Anonymous pledger
    24/03/2013 at 4:09pm
    Sonya Van Schaijik
    24/03/2013 at 2:35pm
    Billy Jorgensen
    24/03/2013 at 1:58pm

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    Thinking Digital

    Project 2013-03-22 22:58:29 +1300

    We (Tara TJ and Jo Fothergill) are raising funds so that we can take up the offer to speak at the Thinking Digital UK conference in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in May. We are two primary school teachers who, in term two, are on a research sabbatical to investigate innovative classroom assessment practices that we will bring back to NZ and share with the wider education community. The video above will give you insight into our research topic.


    We were initially self-funding our trip to the UK where we will be visiting schools around the UK in the search for innovative ideas. Being accepted to speak at this conference is a great honour (and also a surprise!) and we cannot let this wonderful opportunity go. Therefore, we are fundraising to raise the cost of our London-Newcastle travel and accommodation while in Newcastle (May 21st - 23rd). We expect the cost of this to be around $1500. 


    We are the first Kiwis to be invited to present at this conference and the only classroom teachers announced in the first 25 speakers for 2013 (alongside people from Google, BBC, TED, Boeing, the UK Government, and even a former pirate). Being a part of this event will enable us to make great connections as well as learning more about the future, technology and other world changing ideas. We will gain insight into new tools to make a difference, impact the world and learn how to create new and big ideas For more information see: http://www.thinkingdigital.co.uk/speakers/2013


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    You need to pledge to see this update.

    Target met

    09/04/2013 at 10:42 PM

    Well, having posted an 'almost at target' update we've now actually surpassed our target. Thanks to all of our pledgers. 


    As stated already, any funds over our target that we receive will be used to help pay for our school visits during June/July this year. If you are a NZ school based pledger and you'd like us to visit you at your school please let us know.

    Blown Away

    06/04/2013 at 5:34 AM

    Thanks to all our wonderful pledgers. We've been blown away by the generosity of people and the speed at which it has happened. 

    We are nearly at target with 21 days to go. If we go over target we will use the extra funds to visit and share our knowledge with any interested schools/teachers/students.


      Matt Ives
      28/03/2013 at 7:06am
      Naketa Ikihele
      27/03/2013 at 11:49pm
      Rachel ✫ Boyd
      27/03/2013 at 11:20pm
      Kerry Dunning
      26/03/2013 at 11:38am
      Emma Fothergill
      26/03/2013 at 7:09am
      Heymilly
      25/03/2013 at 9:34pm
      Kirstin Anderson-McGhie
      25/03/2013 at 7:14pm
      Sandy Newman
      25/03/2013 at 6:57pm
      Lisa Malones
      25/03/2013 at 6:56am
      Pascale Hyboud-Peron
      24/03/2013 at 7:41pm
      Linda Watt
      24/03/2013 at 6:19pm
      Judy McKenzie
      24/03/2013 at 4:58pm
      Anonymous pledger
      24/03/2013 at 4:09pm
      Sonya Van Schaijik
      24/03/2013 at 2:35pm
      Billy Jorgensen
      24/03/2013 at 1:58pm

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      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 09/04/2013 at 9:08 AM.