So what is it that has the potential for such great impact on educators and the educational system? What has the power to inspire, push ones thinking, and make a difference? What opens up global connections and an opportunity to be a part of the collective voice in education? …
Critical Friends
Critical Friends
Being A Connected Educator Has Changed The Way I Think
Being a Connected Educator has changed the way I think about education and has helped me understand the lives of our students in a completely different way.
Nine months ago I was not a Connected Educator, but I wanted to grow professionally so I took the plunge and took a Massive Open Online Course called ETMOOC. …
Authentic Connections Onlne
Alfie Kohn Speaks Against Standardized Testing
My colleague Dr. Marc Spooner recently recorded a video call with renowned American author and lecturer, Alfie Kohn. In this video, Kohn speaks specifically against Saskatchewan’s proposed move to standardized testing. However, even if you are not from Saskatchewan, the information presented is relevant to anyone or any jurisdiction looking at moving toward or from standardized testing initiatives.…
“Good Designs for a Better Life!” ds106’s Week 6-Reflection
“Good Designs for a Better Life!” ds106’s Week 6-Reflection
Hanging out with Shelly Terrell For 30 Goals Challenge
On September 11th Shelly terrell interviewed me for the 30 Goals Challenge. This is the recording:
These are some reflections after hanging out:
What is the purpose of learning?
How do people learn?
What does teaching mean to you?
Who inspires you?…
Playing with html and Thinking Critically – POT Week 6
Retrieved from: http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2012/06/women-in-technology/
So this week’s Program for Online Teaching focused on Internet Skills and Critical Thinking.
I was proud to get a decent mark on the Internet Skills Test. I felt like a knew “a bit” about the Internet and computers.…