December 2013
83 posts published in December 2013.
- This is one of the best articles on Glass I have read. It speaks to much of my experience with wearing…This is one of the best articles on Glass I have read. It speaks to much of my experience with wearing Glass in public. What do you all think of…
- I never knew just how many times succession has been on the table. Has anyone done a lesson on this?http://andrewshears.com/2011/12/08/the-united-states-that-couldve-been/
- What do you want to talk about in 2014?I’m hosting 26 Hangout on Air roundtables (to better personalize professional learning) in the coming year, but I would like to collaboratively…
- This is one of the best articles on Glass I have read.It speaks to much of my experience with wearing Glass in public. What do you all think of where he ends up? http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/1...
- This is one of the best articles on Glass I have read. It speaks to much of my experience with wearing Glass in…This is one of the best articles on Glass I have read. It speaks to much of my experience with wearing Glass in public. What do you all think of…
- So, I am going to send out an email to the most prolific of our vloggers, but I wanted to send out a note about how…So, I am going to send out an email to the most prolific of our vloggers, but I wanted to send out a note about how I think we might be able to…
- I will be hosting 26 Hangouts on Air in 2014 (every other week, for the whole year), and I need help planning the…I will be hosting 26 Hangouts on Air in 2014 (every other week, for the whole year), and I need help planning the topics you all might like to…
- How are you planning 2014? The Project Roundtable LaunchI have been thinking for quite some time that I need to plan out a series of hangouts on various topics, but my process thus far is every few…What I’m Using
VisualPing: For when you just want to see when a website changes.I am finding the simplicity of this website to be pretty amazing: VisualPing – Visual Website Monitoring. Simplified. Visual Website Monitoring.…- Reshared post from James LaRosa:Did anyone get these this year? Original Post from James LaRosa: Early Christmas present from the Girlfriend! 🎁 12/24/13 – 1 Powered by WPeMatico
- My HomeworkJeremy Inscho tagged me in this blog meme, and seeing as how my kiddos woke up at 4:00 to see if Santa came, I’m up anyway (Spoiler alert: he…
- I've been watching and enjoying everyone else's, but I'm so glad Google did this. Really fun way to …I’ve been watching and enjoying everyone else’s, but I’m so glad Google did this. Really fun way to look back. 2013-MOVIE.m4v Powered by WPeMatico
- Did anyone get these this year?Originally shared by James LaRosa Early Christmas present from the Girlfriend! ?
- Some of you may have seen this, but I would highly recommend participation in this online conference: The 2014…Some of you may have seen this, but I would highly recommend participation in this online conference: The 2014 School Leadership Summit. It is…
- Reshared post from Karl Wirén:I’m just gonna leave this here. Original Post from Karl Wirén: d34f4_jentvni.jpg Powered by WPeMatico
- I’m just gonna leave this here.Originally shared by ****
- I made a circle of all of the amazing people presenting this year at Innovative Education Colorado. …I made a circle of all of the amazing people presenting this year at Innovative Education Colorado. Go ahead and circle them, because they are…
- I found this argument for the the changing face of libraries and librarians to be compelling. What do…I found this argument for the the changing face of libraries and librarians to be compelling. What do you all think? A few days ago, Joyce Valenza…
- My Running List of Google Glass in Education Posts and BlogsHere are some sites and blog posts I found compelling about Google Glass in Education Google Glass in Class – Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything…
- I made a circle of all of the amazing people presenting this year at Innovative Education Colorado. Go ahead and…I made a circle of all of the amazing people presenting this year at Innovative Education Colorado. Go ahead and circle them, because they are…
- I made a circle of all of the amazing people presenting this year at Innovative Education Colorado.Go ahead and circle them, because they are doing wonderful things for schools, students, and teacher...
- I made a circle of all of the amazing people presenting this year at Innovative Education Colorado.Go ahead and circle them, because they are doing wonderful things for schools, students, and teacher...
- Thank you to everyone for keeping this community and the conversation going. I wanted to add something…Thank you to everyone for keeping this community and the conversation going. I wanted to add something that I’ve been thinking a lot about…
- Here is my folder of favorite resources on online communities of practice. Go ahead and explore.Online Communities of Practice. 10 items. TITLE. LAST MODIFIED. 0143_OCoP-Design-Guidelines-March-2...
- We have a lot of folks who are new to online communities, and I wanted to create a space for them to feel at home…We have a lot of folks who are new to online communities, and I wanted to create a space for them to feel at home asking questions (whether…
- This is something going on in DPS that I had no idea about. It makes me think that the potential for…This is something going on in DPS that I had no idea about. It makes me think that the potential for challenging students to create unique apps…
- Thank you to everyone for keeping this community and the conversation going.I wanted to add something that I’ve been thinking a lot about recently: A lack of time for doing things like this that I ...
- Thank you to everyone for keeping this community and the conversation going. I wanted to add something that I’ve…Thank you to everyone for keeping this community and the conversation going. I wanted to add something that I’ve been thinking a lot about…
- Specific Meeting Goals:1. To outline our Starter Pack of Online Communities of Practice 2. To understand the role of the lurker within our communities and how we engage…
- Student use of 3d Animation. Pretty cool.http://at.bulb.re/bx
- This is something going on in DPS that I had no idea about.It makes me think that the potential for challenging students to create unique apps (and other projects that are less tech-centric) could be...
- This is something going on in DPS that I had no idea about. It makes me think that the potential for challenging…This is something going on in DPS that I had no idea about. It makes me think that the potential for challenging students to create unique apps…
- Just got mine yesterday, and I am truly excited for the possibilities.Also, the fact that the iOS app is just days away is pretty sweet as well. Has anyone figured out how to launch Google Hangouts o...
- Google Glass for Reflective PracticeI am excited to see how we will use it, but I found this article rather helpful in pulling together my thoughts. Seeing the Classroom through…
- Telling a Story with TweetsThis is a great example of how to tell a story using only tweets. Billy Baker of the Boston Globe and an inspiring story of hope (with tweets) ·…
- So, this is what you can do with a Google+ Hangout Nowlauren mccarthy us+ A Google Hangout app that analyzes speech and facial expression to improve conversation. Try it now!
- This Twitter picWhat do you think about this statement by Stephen Downes? Is it true, and if so what does that mean for us as teachers and leaders? John Graves…
- This has got to be one of the most empowering kickstarter projects I have seen in a while.Makes me think that the “hour of code” next year might look a bit different. What do you think, +Jessica ...
- The British Library published over a million public domain photos on Flickr.So, this is where I’m going to be pulling my presentation photos for a while. Flickr: The British Library’s Photostream The British Library…
- Thank you everyone for attending.Actions you can take to continue the conversation: 1. Continue to edit and add to the Google Doc: http://bit.ly/gappslms 2. Apply for the Badge…
- +Sudi Stodola, have you seen this wonderful video from the Toronto public libraries?I think anyone interested in the future of libraries would like it too. Powered by WPeMatico
- Since this event was created as a direct result of conversation within this community, I thought I would share it…Since this event was created as a direct result of conversation within this community, I thought I would share it more officially with the…
- I'm trying to find other schools and districts who are really engaged in using Google Apps as a true…I’m trying to find other schools and districts who are really engaged in using Google Apps as a true LMS. I know a lot of folks are experimenting…
- I'm kind of impressed by the amount of creation that is possible with these.I’m kind of impressed by the amount of creation that is possible with these. Has anyone tried these kits before with their kids or students? 21…
- I’m kind of impressed by the amount of creation that is possible with these.Has anyone tried these kits before with their kids or students? http://www.teachthought.com/technology/21-amazing-maker-e...
- I love this elementary teacher's reflection on the innate struggle to perfect blended learning in your…I love this elementary teacher’s reflection on the innate struggle to perfect blended learning in your classroom. Reluctant Truth From a Blended…
- I have always loved language. Always.What we do with it is up to us. Powered by WPeMatico
- I could not agree with this video more.I would love to know what we can do as a Fellowship to encourage more women as content creators, connectors, and supporters of STEM and learning…
- I am now convinced that we are just now fully realizing the vision of remote collaboration laid out …I am now convinced that we are just now fully realizing the vision of remote collaboration laid out in 1968 by a research team at Stanford. I’m…
- Here is the final update to the 18,000+ Chromebook deployment here in Cherry Creek Schools near Denver…We will have a lot of chromebooks in DPS by the end of the year, but this is what 18,000 looks like in Cherry Creek. Jay Vean-CCSD originally…
- Has anyone else seen this report on the value of digital badges for adult learners?Is it propaganda for badges or is it a real assessment of the future of certification for teachers? lincs.ed.gov/...
- For whatever reason, I can’t seem to invite a couple of my circles to this event, so I’m gonna share it with you…For whatever reason, I can’t seem to invite a couple of my circles to this event, so I’m gonna share it with you until I can. Originally shared by…
We will have a lot of chromebooks in DPS by the end of the year, but this is what 18,000 looks like in Cherry Creek.Originally shared by Jay Vean-CCSD Here is the final update to the 18,000+ Chromebo...- This event was organized with the help of +Tracey Kracht of Liberty Public Schools (KS) in order to connect Blended…This event was organized with the help of +Tracey Kracht of Liberty Public Schools (KS) in order to connect Blended Learning coaches across time…
- The 'How do you "Coach" Blended Learning?' RoundtableThis event was organized with the help of +Tracey Kracht of Liberty Public Schools (KS) in order to connect Blended Learning coaches across time…
I thought you all might want to see what deploying 18,000 chromebooks looks like.Originally shared by Jay Vean-CCSD Here is the final update to the 18,000+ Chromebook deployment here in Cherry Creek ...- There are some great new protocols for planning within the toolkit math section (linked in this post), but it makes…There are some great new protocols for planning within the toolkit math section (linked in this post), but it makes me wonder what your favorite…
- I am now convinced that we are just now fully realizing the vision of remote collaboration laid out in 1968 by a…I am now convinced that we are just now fully realizing the vision of remote collaboration laid out in 1968 by a research team at Stanford. I’m…
- Re-Modeling Professional Learning (Short Version)This is the shortened version of the presentation on the way forward for adult learners. Powered by WPeMatico
- If we believe:…in trusting and supporting teachers and school leaders to make the decisions that will be in the best interest of our students … that the skill…
What do you think about this statement by Stephen Downes?Is it true, and if so what does that mean for us as teachers and leaders? Originally shared by John Graves This Twitter pic https://twitter.co...
What do you think about this statement by Stephen Downes? Is it true, and if so what does that mean for us as…What do you think about this statement by Stephen Downes? Is it true, and if so what does that mean for us as teachers and leaders? Originally…- Remodeling Professional LearningIn this short presentation I go through how a generative analogy of "Your Kitchen" for how we think about professional learning. Powered by WPeMatico
- Please fill out the document with your info and your hangout role in the “official website” below!This event was organized with the help of +Tracey Kracht of Liberty Public Schools (KS) in order ...
- I’m on the Board of Directors for the conference this year, so I would encourage everyone to submit a session…I’m on the Board of Directors for the conference this year, so I would encourage everyone to submit a session (because it is going to be…
- I’m a huge fan of what is going on in this community right now.The conversation and resource sharing is really going beyond the toolkit itself. What is your biggest question about implementing comm...
- I’m a huge fan of what is going on in this community right now. The conversation and resource sharing is really…I’m a huge fan of what is going on in this community right now. The conversation and resource sharing is really going beyond the toolkit itself.…
- I’m trying to find other schools and districts who are really engaged in using Google Apps as an LMS.I know a lot of folks are experimenting, but I would love to connect a few schools/districts tog...
- I’m trying to find other schools and districts who are really engaged in using Google Apps as an LMS. I know a lot…I’m trying to find other schools and districts who are really engaged in using Google Apps as an LMS. I know a lot of folks are experimenting, but…
- Hey, how did you make these animated gifs?I can do screenshots and use Google+ Auto-awesome, but did you use something different?…
- Kirk Anderson has consistently laid out a really great challenge: How do we make sure that these types of…Kirk Anderson has consistently laid out a really great challenge: How do we make sure that these types of communities of practice are not just for…
- I love these resources that align key elements of Project-Based Learning to the CCSS (Critical thinking,…I love these resources that align key elements of Project-Based Learning to the CCSS (Critical thinking, collaboration, etc.).…
- I found this blog post highly engaging, even if it is a bit overly critical for my taste.It lays out the barriers to personalized PD as Control, Compliance, and Permission. Do you agree? What are the...
- I found this blog post highly engaging, even if it is a bit overly critical for my taste. It lays out the barriers…I found this blog post highly engaging, even if it is a bit overly critical for my taste. It lays out the barriers to personalized PD as Control,…

