tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post7865197832246449615..comments2023-08-27T10:52:06.391+01:00Comments on Nik's QuickShout: Let us Now Praise Famous WomenNik Peacheyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13397596906147004693noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-83476708170908635372010-04-15T09:38:46.456+01:002010-04-15T09:38:46.456+01:00Many thanks for all the kind comments.
I'd b...Many thanks for all the kind comments. <br /><br />I'd be very glad to make Simone de Beauvoir happy (I've read most of her books - and very few of Jean Paul Sartre's!) but I can't make any claims to be any kind of feminist despite the title (which refers to a book written by Andrea Fisher about women photographers - the title of which was a play on the title of an earlier book by James Agee that has fantastic photographs by Walker Evans - both equally worth checking out if you have any interest in photography).<br /><br />I chose these women because I have followed their work, in some cases over a period of years, and because they all still work in the classroom (something that I haven't done for quite some time). <br /><br />There are many other I'm sure. Vicky for example who appears in the first photograph and many men too. I hope nobody feels left out.<br /><br />Best<br /><br />NikNik Peacheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397596906147004693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-74726142260124472892010-04-14T22:46:38.925+01:002010-04-14T22:46:38.925+01:00Well I must say Nik you would make Simone de Beauv...Well I must say Nik you would make Simone de Beauvoir a really happy person. What you have accomplished is what she had been looking for all her life namely a man writing about women and "praising" their "transcendence". Concepts unheard of at her time and very much taboo still nowadays. I haven't met you but I know Marisa hence my access to your blog, and I am happy to say that there are men around there that appreciate women for what they themselves are and not as man's projectionsandrina vlahouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502476053287583716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-28907328702920039772010-04-14T08:56:43.127+01:002010-04-14T08:56:43.127+01:00Thanks for that, Nik - a great reminder of a super...Thanks for that, Nik - a great reminder of a super bunch of talented people. <br /><br />I can't let this praise of talented women go by without a mention of the doyenne of techie females, Nicky Hockly. <br /><br />Nicky combines so many talents, but for a hopeless techie like me, she also offers warm understanding and a refreshing lack of evangelism. <br /><br />And can I just praise another rising star? Naomi Moir, who is an OUP employee and therefore mainly has to do commercial presentations. She is a totally brilliant presenter, and also does a good impersonation of a teenager who has 'I'm not listening' written across her forehead.Ken Wilsonhttp://kenwilsonelt.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-41048028313484162802010-04-13T19:51:51.380+01:002010-04-13T19:51:51.380+01:00Golly Nik,
This is the third time I've tried ...Golly Nik,<br /><br />This is the third time I've tried to say something here so this time I'm going to force my fingers to keep typing.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your praise of my PK, it was wonderfully fun preparing and convincing the poem to come on out to play with us (that's what it felt like while I was writing it :-), like it had its own character)!<br /><br />I'm so glad you mentioned the normalization of technology: it's something I feel so strongly about - that we just get on with the teaching and stop talking about the bells and whistles because, while on the one hand it does help provide motivation for our students, on the other hand it really does help us to explore methods, provide authentic content and become better teachers.<br /><br />And, like all the others have said already, before me in their comments, you Nik, above all, have been absolutely instrumental in helping that to occur.<br /><br />Okay, must dash off before becoming sentimental, for the 100th time, it was soooo cool to meet you in real life.<br /><br />Thank you again for your recognition.<br /><br />Take care,<br />KarenneKALINAGO ENGLISHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202016406865561740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-82236564415391829292010-04-13T13:13:17.426+01:002010-04-13T13:13:17.426+01:00It was great to meet you Nik! Like Shelly, Özge an...It was great to meet you Nik! Like Shelly, Özge and Marisa said you are truly a great source of inspiration to all of us. Thanks a lot for the great post! I loved the pictures! Now, I feel more connected to the people I've met online:-)<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />BurcuBurcu Akyolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260536083900201101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-88409584348610439682010-04-13T09:56:22.048+01:002010-04-13T09:56:22.048+01:00I am overwhelmed by this post mentionening me alon...I am overwhelmed by this post mentionening me along my new old friends, all extremely talented, beautiful strong women with a passion and dedication which inspires me daily.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this great honour - it was unexpected and it has given me great joy and happiness. <br /><br />You have given us all so much inspiration and knowledge, Nik, and here you are setting a new example with your incredible kindness and generosity. <br /><br />You really do deserve pride of place in my personal hall of fame. <br /><br />MarisaMarisa Constantinideshttp://marisaconstantinides.edublogs.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-54109706329325868962010-04-13T08:49:03.196+01:002010-04-13T08:49:03.196+01:00Thank you so much for this wonderful post, Nik!!I&...Thank you so much for this wonderful post, Nik!!I've learnt so much from you and I keep on learning everyday.It's such an honor for me to be named on one of your blog posts!! <br />I'm one of your biggest fans!!adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725146067868358729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-60152205467880901772010-04-12T16:52:58.574+01:002010-04-12T16:52:58.574+01:00Nik,
Thank you! I know all of us appreciate these...Nik,<br /><br />Thank you! I know all of us appreciate these words dearly from you because you have been a vital part of our love for technology due to your constant dedication to blogging about its various uses. When I first entered the world of web 2.0 you were one of the first bloggers I followed and many of your posts have been digested and explored by me and my students. So thank you for continuing to dedicate so much time and passion to ensuring educators in all fields learn the art of using technology effectively with their students.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684822465119403296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-7825348478035703512010-04-12T16:35:27.025+01:002010-04-12T16:35:27.025+01:00Thanks to both Tara and Gavin for the comments.
G...Thanks to both Tara and Gavin for the comments. <br />Gavin you are right about the impossibility of including so many great people and of course the greatest missing person of all in this post is your friend and mine Nicky Hockley. She would need an article all of her own.<br /><br />Best<br /><br />NikNik Peacheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397596906147004693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314941629795542873.post-69590101959240224572010-04-12T16:17:13.636+01:002010-04-12T16:17:13.636+01:00This post could go down as Blog Post of the year f...This post could go down as Blog Post of the year for 2010. Excellent collection, Nik! Even though I wasn't able to attend the conference, I truly enjoyed watching these talented women via IATEFL online.Tara Benwellhttp://my.englishclub.com/profile/EnglishTeachernoreply@blogger.com