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Why Not Share?

One of my favourite parts of #etMOOC was our time exploring open learning. @cogdog (Alan Levine) collects stories of open learning and sharing here.  It is a concept I am committed to, and my own personal stories of open sharing are dear to me.…

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Alignment: A Proven Method to Help Students Achieve Learning Goals

This is part two of a three-part series on improving the quality of your online course. Below we explain how to create course alignment to ensure students achieve learning objectives. Part one discussed how learning ……

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3D Printing

In February after attending the O’Reilly TOC Conference I had the chance to visit 3DEA’s 3D printing pop-up shop in New York.  I had read a bit about 3D printing but had never seen it in action so this was a great opportunity to see what it was all about.  …

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PBL + Technology = Student Centered Engagement!

SEV project 2013So, the “Major Project” is completed.  Students are currently doing the very last activity-writing a reflection blog  post about what they learned – and I’ve read some very interesting thoughts on the matter.  I gave them a list of questions as a guide as they write and the very last question was, “how can Mrs.…

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Finest of Work Songs

Three things happened this week that made me reflect on how crazy my teaching career has become, and how totally unprepared I was/am for what’s next. This post is a combination of many ideas that I’ve been thinking about–don’t judge me on smooth transitions or lack of coherence.
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On conflicts – #5days5posts post 3

Do you volunteer? Have you found yourself in conflicts? How have you dealt with them? I strongly believe that most conflicts (small and large) come from a lack of knowing the other person (country, race, group) and if we spend some time together we will find ways of influencing, learning from and respecting one another.…

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Why do You Teach?


I believe this quote sums up how I feel.

As I get ready to rejoin the public education system.  It has not been without some fears or hesitations.  I am a strong believer in student relationships and connections.  I have found the more I foster these relationships and connections no matter how small, I and my subject matter come to life for my students.

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Apps for assessment

As an Apple addict I’m always either on my iphone or my iPad and the use of apps has transformed the way that I learn – however that’s for another post. Today I’m going to introduce you to a few of my favourite apps that can be used for assessment purposes.…

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Learning Objectives: Building a Solid Foundation for Your Course

This is the first post of a three-part series, Improving the Quality of Your Online Course.
Whether you have been teaching for 35 years or 35 minutes, you should continually assess your course’s learning objectives.
Learning ……

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syndicating 5358 posts from 517 #etmooc blogs