Tag Archives: Teaching & Learning
Listening to the Other #ETMOOC Couros
Jumping into last night’s ETMOOC session “Introduction to becoming a Networked Administrator” (item T1S6) was fascinating. I have often joked, “Being an administrator is a job that involves everything I hate about education and nothing I like.” Yet, after listening to George Couros‘ presentation, he has me reconsidering that notion slightly.…
Preparing for a Clash of MOOCs
While I am absolutely loving my experience with ETMOOC, I am about to try my first run at an xMOOC. Tomorrow, I will begin a HarvardX course, HLS1x: Copyright. I am excited.
Copyright is a topic that I have been chasing on my own for a few years now and one where I think that educators must have greater command.…
Contemplating the Early #ETMOOC Experience
With ETMOOC now two weeks old and almost half way through Topic 1: Connected Learning (Tools, Processes & Pedagogy), things are truly starting to take-off. It will be fascinating to see how long the legs last. I am hoping that it remains strong.…
An #ETMOOC Introduction
In one of my more successful MOOC outings, BonkOpen2012 with Indiana University’s Dr. Curt Bonk, I picked up the idea of the Eight Noun Introduction. I really liked it and proceeded to riff of of it a little, using Wordle to add some visual flair to the idea.…
Entering the #ETMOOC Fray
On the heels of a week spent wading through as much of Hybrid Pedagogy‘s MOOCMOOC as I could muster, I decided to jump into ETMOOC with Alec Couros. Truth be told, when it comes to MOOCs, I can’t really help myself.…
Scoping Out Policy & 21st Century Learning
Policy development. Might sound a tad boring, somewhat seemingly mired in long arduous meetings, and possibly not so much connected to 21st century learning. Not the case from where I sit these days, not at all. It’s been very interesting … Continue reading …
Leveraging the ‘Instrumented’ Pocket & Backpack
Many of our students, not all, carry with them daily very powerful devices. My team and I often position that many students have what we call ‘instrumented’ pockets and backpacks. I think we would all agree that pockets and backpacks … Continue reading …
Go HWDSB Programmers Go!
Awesome to see an all girl team of computer programmers! HWDSB ECOO Computer Programming contest in full swing today. 15 Teams competing for a spot in the regional contest. The mood in the room is one of focus, intense collaboration … Continue reading …