Core 1: Discuss the “locking” of the wiki. Watch Animal Farm and look for the similarities and differences between the movie and book. Discuss your Utopia with Mr. Wilkoff. Core 2: Discuss the “locking” of the wiki Watch “The Merchants of Cool” and look for the ways that your -Ism …
Cores 1-4: Work toward presentation quality of your wiki projects (revise, edit, fix). Encourage others with discussion, debate, and help. Update the progress page.
Core 1: What is the most interesting part of a Utopia that you saw yesterday in your “trading session?” Work on your Utopia projects (Only Two In Class Days Left!) Core 2: What was the most compelling discussion that you were a part of yesterday? Work on your -Ism (Only …
Cores 1-4: What are Digital Ex-Patriots? Discussion Trading on Wikis: Pick a partner to discuss your wiki project with and ask them to ask you one thoughtful question about your ideas that no one else has asked so far (you may do this in person or on the discussion page). …
Last Week, I was at the Intel Classroom of Distinction Interactive Forum. Technically this was a technology conference about the future of education, but I have learned much more about 21st century learning by listening to NECC, TIE, SXSW, and many others on my iPod. I have been hearing from …
Well, I may be going out on a limb with this one, but I have described in the podcast a level of discomfort with technology that goes beyond the simple immigrant/native debate. The fear and panic that is associated with technology in the classroom comes from Digital Ex-Patriots. These people …
Core 1: What can I help you with in order to get your Utopia finished? Work on your Utopias with a specific goal in mind. Core 2: After the end: The Belief Files, Discussion and Movement. Work on your -Isms with a specific goal in mind. Core 3: Our First …
I am very worried about what is going to happen to my students when they leave me at the end of this school year. Not because I think that they won’t be able to handle to rigors of high school life, but rather because I think that they won’t be …
Cores 1-4: You’re Famous, again. Core 1: Work on your Utopias for a specific purpose as a substitute Tech Tuesday. I will come around and conference with you to check on your progress. Take a second look at The Persuaders. Core 2: Reflect upon MAP data: Justify your MAP score …
Cores 1-4: Explore Safety vs. Panic Core 1: Plan A: Work on your Utopias for a specific purpose as a substitute Tech Tuesday. I will come around and conference with you to check on your progress. Plan B: Watch The Persuaders and compare/contrast the tactics of advertising to the propaganda …