Coding In The Darkness » education http://codinginthedarkness.com/blog Because coding in the daytime isn't difficult enough! Wed, 12 May 2010 18:36:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Apostrophe S or is it (’s)? http://codinginthedarkness.com/blog/the-apostrophe-s-or-is-it-s/14/ http://codinginthedarkness.com/blog/the-apostrophe-s-or-is-it-s/14/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:59:08 +0000 BenScowen http://codinginthedarkness.wordpress.com/?p=12 Now I think I have a good command of the English language, although the computer has ruined my need to check spelling, on paper or from the top of my head I can spell really well, just not on the keyboard.

But one error crippling me of late is the apostrophe S, yes that simple little (’s) that you see on most pages be it web, newspaper, magazines etc.
No doubt I will still have made a mistake on this post to which I will get a few comments about but hey, I am trying to get the hang of it.

A very nice woman form work Wendy who has to check all of the content I write must love getting my e-mails as I often get returns with many red errors! But she also gave me a very quick 30 minute or so run down on how to get to grips with this slippery ” ‘ ” fellow. I have to say in those 30 or so minutes I think I finally have it cracked, although maybe after years of writing in technical language and coding maybe its time I did some English revision so obviously using Wikipedia is one method but her are some links I found on the ol’ Google.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostrophe_(mark)
http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/difficulties/apostrophes.html
http://www.mantex.co.uk/samples/apo.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/punctuation/apostrophes/game.shtml – A bit simple perhaps but if your struggling don’t complain ;-)

With that off my chest, it’s time to do some more writing,

Stay Classy

]]> http://codinginthedarkness.com/blog/the-apostrophe-s-or-is-it-s/14/feed/ 0 The BT Better World Campaign – Free educational resources http://codinginthedarkness.com/blog/the-bt-better-world-campaign-free-educational-resources/5/ http://codinginthedarkness.com/blog/the-bt-better-world-campaign-free-educational-resources/5/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:47:00 +0000 BenScowen http://codinginthedarkness.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/the-bt-better-world-campaign-free-educational-resources/ Just to let you all know i work on the BT Better World Campaign, mainly on the web and interactive elements of the campaign.

The campaign aims to improve the spoken communication skills of young people from the UK and around the world. So far we have already helped 3 Million young people communicate better!

I just wanted to let you all know the campaign provides many free resources for teachers, parents, youth workers and anyone who works or interacts with young people.

The resources range from DVDs, online games, online activities, white board resources, teachers notes, comics, sticker packs, books & printable worksheets.
The resources cover ages -9 months to 19 and are all free to order or download from the site.

We also fund raise for ChildLine and help promote youth voice.

OK that’s enough for now, but seriously check out the resources

Ben

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