In less than a week… it’s #etmooc time! Are you warmed up yet?
cMOOC design decisions
New!
A new year and some new projects for 2013 in the library! We don’t start back to school for a couple of weeks yet, but that doesn’t mean teachers aren’t hard at work. I been running across excellent resources for my new projects and get them organised before I forget.…
The Moment of Truth
He stared. He glared. His lip pursed. His forehead crinkled. He was silent. “What’s wrong bud?” I queried as I busily put away the dishes.
“Are you and dad Santa?” the silence was broken with a knockdown punch. …
New Year’s resolution: start blogging again
Ahh, that feels good.
Six months ago, I completed my job at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC and moved 2200 km south to San Diego, CA. Make that 1400 miles.
…#etmooc blog
This is a blog that has been set up for the MOOC #etmooc. The theme of the on-line course is Educational Technology and Media. http://etmooc.org
You can see some links to the things i do academically here http://about.me/calebkelly
My main interest in terms of educational technology is to develop learning strategies for first year art school students (fine art, media arts and design) at the College of Fine Art, University of New South Wales.…
My Journey is Still Beginning
My progress towards active participation in social networking has been slow; however every step of my journey provides valuable learning opportunities.
What has worked for me over the past three months, and what areas do I still have room to grow?…
Worlds collide: #etmooc #msloc and more
I thought I was nuts. But apparently I am not alone. And may even be a bit of a slacker.
Late last year, I recognized the opportunity that January 2013 represented: To mashup my participation in two MOOCs with teaching my course on organizational knowledge sharing and technology at the Master’s Program in Learning & Organizational Change (MSLOC) at Northwestern University.…
Importance of Professional Development
I’m currently completing my 3rd year of a 3 year concurrent education program. In my second year practicum, I had planned a workshop to encourage teachers to use SMART Boards in their classrooms. I would love to plan a different workshop this year, but am hindered (thus far) due to the political issues taking place.…
Learner Agency, Technology, and Emotional Intelligence
Reblogged from User Generated Education:
http://www.visualsforchange.com/blog/2012/12/11/david-preston-on-open-learning/
Preface
Early in my training as an educator, I was exposed to William Glasser’s conceptualization of basic human needs and their importance in creating a healthy educational setting. They are:
- Belonging – Fulfilled by loving, sharing, and cooperating with others
- Power – Fulfilled by achieving, accomplishing, and being recognized and respected
- Freedom – Fulfilled by making choices
- Fun – Fulfilled by laughing and playing…