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"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." ― Calvin Coolidge Growing up, I had a copy of this quote on my wall. It is one of those things that stuck with me over the years. For a long time I might not have truly appreciated its wisdom. Now as a teacher in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, its significance seems to have grown. When we can instantaneous consumers of the all of the worlds information, as we access anything and everything at the speed of light, how do we learn the value of persistence?

For students engaging in creative personalised learning projects such as a 'Genius Hour' or 'Personal Passion project it can often be difficult for them to uncover the right project. Students have become so reliant upon their teachers to pose them problems that when they are given the option to explore one of their own design they don't know where to start. This is indeed a significant challenge as we know that our students will enter a workforce and world of learning beyond school where they must be active problem finders. How then might we provide the support they require without removing the opportunity for truly personalised exploration.  

How one school is managing ipads and byod.

The second generation Apple iPod Touch was unveiled in Spetember, 2008. "iPod touch 2 is the funniest iPod we've ever created," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. It is perfect for Music, Movies& Games.Compare with the first generation, iPod touch 2 packs more new features into a sleeker design. For the sleek new design, iPod touch feels much better in your hand. Volume buttons are built into the left side of iPod touch, giving you easy access to the most frequently used controls. Longer battery life enable you to keep on rocking （and watching and playing）even longer. A built-in speaker lets you hear the music, dialogue, and action without headphones, perfect for casual listening. iPod touch 2 also offers built-in wireless support for Nike +iPod. iPod Touch 2 is also a musical genius. Music on iPod touch not only sounds amazing, it looks amazing, too. And movies and TV shows have never looked so perfect on a portable device. Clear 3.5-inch color widescreen display, 6 hours video playback enable you largely enjoy the Hollywood blockbusters. General music and movie files can play with iPod Touch 2.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SALAD CHEF NICER DICER IN PAKISTAN Salad Chef" has been into outdoor catering for last ten years and has earned a very good name for itself in the field of catering. The big occasions like weddings, parties etc. used to be the domain of caterers dealing in all kind of cuisine without specialization but that is breaking due to increased demand of the hosts to serve specialized products, which has resulted in growth of the catering business for the Salad Chef.The Salad Chef started these caterings through innovative way of providing the Salad Bar / Live Pasta Bar/ Dessert Bar in beautifully made and decorated, wooden mobile trolleys at Outdoor site, where in guests can either create their concoctions or stick to the readymade products. The whole idea behind this is to make eating, an entertaining activity & unforgettable experience, to increase the awareness about the healthy food and to prioritize excellent hygiene and quality of the food. The wooden trolleys are made of stainless steel 304 (a food grade steel) from inside and installed with refrigeration or heating systems as per the requirement. They have the excellent visibility as the products and the ingredients are kept in the food grade imported transparent polycarbonate containers. Gradually Salad Chef has ventured into the catering of several cuisines with live preparations at the sight. It carries expertise in world cuisine. The cuisines catered are as mentioned below: Salad/Sandwich/Burgers/Soup Bar Pasta/Baked Vegetables/Stews Bar Dessert Bar(Soufflés/Mousses/Puddings etc.) Pizzas Catering Total Continental food Complete Mexican food Live Thai Cuisine Station Rajasthani (Indian Regional) food Limited Indian Cuisine Besides this "Salad Chef" is ever ready to cater any and every kind of customized food as per the requirement of the host. Lately in 2013, the Salad Chef has launched innovative concept in catering by offering six specialized cuisine specific counters with a spread

Recently many of our Year Six students have been involved in projects that require them to utilise the brain of a maker. Facing challenges involving the exploration of how everyday objects are manufactured and while responding to their 'Genius Hour' ambitions they are facing a new set of problems and discovering the joy that comes from solving these with their hands as much as their brains.