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The Solitary Traveller IV: The South Downs Way

Posted by | Published on October 1, 2015

The name ‘Sussex’ derives from the Kingdom of Sussex, according to legend it was founded by Ælle of Sussex in 477 AD, then in 825 […] 

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The Solitary Traveller III: York and Durham

Posted by | Published on September 30, 2015

York is a ‘Scandy‘ town but not Durham. York & Durham Arriving in a very old city is a strange and wonderful experience. Often one […] 

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Brainology – Transforming Students’ Motivation to Learn

Posted by | Published on August 7, 2008

“More and more research is showing that our brains change constantly with learning and experience and that this takes place throughout our lives…we have shown […] 

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Wikipedia and other online encyclopedia

Posted by | Published on July 5, 2008

Wikipedia is in the top 10 visited online sites by Australians but are you aware of some of the compendium’s cousins? A good critical literacy lesson or […] 

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George Orwell spent five years working as a police officer during the 1920s before unexpectedly resigning to become a writer. There is compelling circumstantial evidence to suggest he experimented with […] 

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