Year
2014 in review
837 posts across 12 months.
December 2014
13 posts
Launching #C4C15: Comments for Community in 2015Five years ago, I decided to write one blog post every day. 365 posts later, I knew myself and my world infinitely better. The project led to a…#C4C15- Thank you to everyone that is posting new videos to the community!It is amazing to see so many wonderful examples of teaching and learning from around DPS. Also, I wanted to share a good example vide...
- Thank you to everyone that is posting new videos to the community! It is amazing to see so many wonderful examples…Thank you to everyone that is posting new videos to the community! It is amazing to see so many wonderful examples of teaching and learning from…
- What I'm Learning: #Sugarcraft is a thing.[View the story “No Tech? Need Minecraft?” on Storify] I love this idea, a lot. #SugarCraft is low-tech minecraft. Note: there is a real use of…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Kind of awesome.https://store.bgr.com/sales/free-onedesoft-mac-tool-bundle-5bb2edc8-b63f-4553-9025-262eecf998b6?rid=202921
- #hangoutposthttps://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/gq3fftl5sbboujq3ohkq3lswwua?hs=1
What I'm Learning: There is a time and place for "Snark" – A Devil’s Dictionary of Education TermsI find this kind of work to be both funny and sad. I hate that we have to be snarky about our educational work in order to get across the point of…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
What I'm Using: "Slides Carnival" for Gorgeous Presentations using Google SlidesI find myself feeling EXTREMELY underwhelmed regarding the templates that are available in Google Presentations. This site changes all that. I…What I’m Using- Diversity in EdTech Leadership is a HUGE problem.This article really makes me wonder why we aren’t doing more to support the diversity of leaders in EdTech. Choosing keynotes should not be a…
- What I'm Learning: Blogging for professional growth is (STILL) powerful.I often forget just how powerful blogging can be as a part of professional growth. What George Couros calls attention to is something I need to…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Reflections on going to the White House!In this video blog I discuss all of the things that I learned and noticed while I was at the White House for the launch of the #FutureReady…
- My reflections on Going to the White House (it is long, but hopefully worth it)!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTCoHEr_L0E&feature=autoshare
I just asked Andrew Stillman and Jesse Spevack privately, but I thought I would share it with this community as…I just asked Andrew Stillman and Jesse Spevack privately, but I thought I would share it with this community as well, as I know how many of you…
November 2014
15 posts- What a wonderful way to use video in order to engage kids in higher order thinking skills, showing math in real…What a wonderful way to use video in order to engage kids in higher order thinking skills, showing math in real life. How could we do this with…
- What a wonderful way to use video in order to engage kids in higher order thinking skills, showing math in real life.How could we do this with other subjects? http://youtu.be/QsqoDejZptk//cdn.embedly...
- What I'm Using: Soundtrap (to record audio collaboratively on a Chromebook)I am always looking for new ways to make podcasts, music, and generally record audio. Because so many of our creation devices are chromebooks…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: RAT (Replace, Amplify, Transform)I like a good technology framework as much as the next guy, but I would agree that things need to be simpler than TPACK and SAMR for a lot of…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Why Tweet Children's Learning?This is a wonderful image. I’m going to just leave this here: By https://twitter.com/bryanmmathers
- What I'm Using: TweetBinderI haven’t seen a new (and good) analytics tool for Twitter in years, but this one does so many things that I need for capturing and analyzing…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Tackk (for when you want to create a beautiful webpage, like now!)I love beautifully designed things. It is one of the reason why I love Canva so much, but there hasn’t been a great webpage builder for a very…What I’m Using
- Is everything okay?Here is the direct link to the hangout: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/event/c8aj9c52l9o9a060pvirjq3avao…
- This session will discuss Project Cam Opener in DPS and the possible inclusion of Camtasia for the 2014-2015 school…This session will discuss Project Cam Opener in DPS and the possible inclusion of Camtasia for the 2014-2015 school year, with an eye for wide…
What I'm Learning: There is a movement toward "Connected Courses" in Higher EdI believe deeply in the power of connected learning, and I am so grateful to those who are pursuing it in all forms of education. I really like…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using- My observation of Person 1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5SB7Zxy0eE
- I think this video provides some great advice for those of you who are creating flipped lessons.What have you found to be most effective? http://youtu.be/bwvXFlLQClU
- #hangoutsonairhttps://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/gzm5aonr7do7gjuexva4vqadfua?hs=1
- I wanted to make sure that everyone had access to this, even though I made it for a few folks that have asked this…I wanted to make sure that everyone had access to this, even though I made it for a few folks that have asked this question. Here is how to upload…
- A couple of days ago, someone created this wonderful gif of sliders moving right and left with learning environment…A couple of days ago, someone created this wonderful gif of sliders moving right and left with learning environment factors (in the classroom). I…
October 2014
16 posts- How do we support Future-Ready Teaching? By making Future-Proof Teachers.This is to support the Future-Ready District Pledge work that the U.S. Department of Educational Technology is leading. This is the hangout that…
- What I'm Reading: We shouldn't forget Clifford StollClearly, we have the benefit of hindsight on our side. In 1999 when this book was written, I could see this argument really making a lot of sense.…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: You can now Mirror your Chromebook to an Apple TV with AirParrotWhile this may not be a game changer for some. For those who heavily invested in Apple TVs and are now investing a lot in Chromebooks, this is…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Audrey Watters asks really great questions.This post is from a while ago, but I found it again and was compelled to make sure it gets seen by even more people. The questions she asks were…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Forms for Personalized LearningA Session at #DEFA14
What I'm using: Mic Note for recording audio and syncing it to written notes on a ChromebookI love how this works on a Chromebook and how there are a whole bunch of different features, like timestamping and editing the recording on the…What I’m Using
What I'm Using: A Google Apps Script to make a QR code for every document in a Google Drive FolderSomeone shared this on G+ the other day, and I thought it was really wonderful. Just make a copy of this spreadsheet and you will be able to…What I’m Using- What I'm Learning: How to copy Google Drive folders and their contents using a ScriptThis one seems pretty obvious, but there are often dozens or hundreds of files that need to be copies in Google Drive (giving you a copy that you…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
What I’m Learning: How to limit the number of words in a response to a Google Form question.While you can use the advanced data validation properties of a Google Form question to limit the number of characters in an answer, you will need…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using- What I'm Using: YouiDraw – An amazing Vector Graphic App for Chrome(books) that works with Google Drive.I really like this application, as it is so fully featured. It seems to be even better than Inkscape. I also really enjoy that there are MANY…What I’m Using
- What I'm Reading: My favorite blog post of the moment with more than a little bit of snark. (H/T Ani McHugh – @teacherbiz31)If you are someone who is interested thinking about data differently or perhaps critiquing the current system of emphasizing Rigor, Grit, and…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: You can embed a Hangout button pretty much anywhere.So, I should have probably realized this, but you can set up a Google Hangout with a simple click of a button. You can do this in your own website…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Tilde.Club is AmazingI love this blog post. It is such an amazing story of how crowd-sourced collaboration actually happens. It is also a wonderful writing piece to…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Atom (an amazing open sourced text editor)I am a huge fan of quick and dirty text editing. I am now in love with this application. Atom A hackable text editor for the 21st CenturyWhat I’m Using
- Love Letter to Connected Teachers and LearnersThis video demonstrates the one of the most fundamental ways I look to connect educators: Online Roundtable Discussions. This project has allowed…
September 2014
47 posts- What I'm Learning: A bunch of new programming resources for kids to start their CS Journey.Hat Tip to Jessica Raleigh for this one. While I did know most of these apps, it is nice to have them all collected in one spot. I also didn’t…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
Setting Up Your Mac to Run Any Android App You Want Using Chrome: A How ToAlright, this was way easier than I thought it was going to be. You do have to copy and paste a couple of commands into your Terminal and turn on…- I just spoke with Swivl and they are interested in supporting Cam Opener participants directly, either via phone or…I just spoke with Swivl and they are interested in supporting Cam Opener participants directly, either via phone or email. I also got a great…
- What I'm Using: exercism.ioI love the idea of learning to code in context. Although there is definitely a steep learning curve for getting it up and running, I think this…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: An Insanely Great Way to Copy Youtube Playlists from someone else's account to your ownI have been looking for ways of doing this for a very long time. This tool is so incredibly easy to use, and I am glad that it exists. copy…What I’m Using
The power of Better.There is a lot of juice in transformational change. Everyone is looking for it, coveting it above all other types of change. But, I wonder if…- Project Roundtable: The All-Day Q & AThis is the All-Day Roundtable to support any and all teachers that are looking to use Webcams, microphones, Swivls, iPads, Chromebooks and any…
- I just wanted to share some pictures from a few classrooms I have visited as a part of this project.Really wonderful to see such great learning spaces around our district. They inspire me to think ab...
- I just wanted to share some pictures from a few classrooms I have visited as a part of this project. Really…I just wanted to share some pictures from a few classrooms I have visited as a part of this project. Really wonderful to see such great learning…
- What I'm Using: GifDeck to make Gifs out of Slideshare PresentationsI love Gifs. I love great Slidedecks. Go GifDeck! GifDeck Use GIF in your emails to make them more interesting and increase engagement. Many email…What I’m Using
- We have a great opportunity to choose a forward thinking and inclusive keynote for the InnEdCo 2015 conference.If you could get anyone who would it be? http://innedco.org
- We have a great opportunity to choose a forward thinking and inclusive keynote for the InnEdCo 2015 conference. If…We have a great opportunity to choose a forward thinking and inclusive keynote for the InnEdCo 2015 conference. If you could get anyone who would…
- While I don’t think her presentation style here is amazing, the content certainly is.I love this question: Is it okay to be a luddite? How do we make sure learning is still a human exploit and not ...
- While I don’t think her presentation style here is amazing, the content certainly is. I love this question: Is it…While I don’t think her presentation style here is amazing, the content certainly is. I love this question: Is it okay to be a luddite? How do we…
- What I'm Using: An App that lets me see who has access to my Google Drive Files and FoldersI think this app may be what a few of you folks have been waiting for. It scans your Google Drive and determines which files and folders are…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Scott Berkun has some wonderful advice for folks on how to run a workshop.I absolutely love these rules and the ideas behind them. Study this blog post! How to run a good workshop RULE #1: A 3 HOUR LECTURE IS NOT A…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
Let the Google Classroom and Doctopus integration begin!Jessica Raleigh, Peter Douglas, and Candace Mcgregor? Originally shared by Andrew Stillman (Personal) Google Classroom users. Looking to benefi...- I’m pretty sure this will mean that Java will work now in Chrome on a Mac and we won’t have to use Firefox for…I’m pretty sure this will mean that Java will work now in Chrome on a Mac and we won’t have to use Firefox for Lawson. We will have to test it,…
- I continue to get a lot of inspiration out of these types of reflections about a week of teaching and learning.How was your week? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_9zeJ1MWCY&feature=share//cdn.embedly...
- I continue to get a lot of inspiration out of these types of reflections about a week of teaching and learning. How…I continue to get a lot of inspiration out of these types of reflections about a week of teaching and learning. How was your week?…
- Although this may not be the direction many of you are heading in your video creations, I find this quick and easy…Although this may not be the direction many of you are heading in your video creations, I find this quick and easy #sixsecondscience concept to be…
- Lots and lots of uses!Originally shared by Bjorn Behrendt (EdListen) Check out my new Copy Folder Add-on. It is used to make duplicates of a folder and contents in…
- I thought this was a very interesting use of a flipped lesson with many different types of media.I also like how much of the “teacher as a real person” comes across here. What do you all think? O...
- I thought this was a very interesting use of a flipped lesson with many different types of media. I also like how…I thought this was a very interesting use of a flipped lesson with many different types of media. I also like how much of the “teacher as a real…
- Jessica Raleigh proposed a challenge for anyone who wants to take part.If you are wanting to start doing some video blogging, here are a couple of great questions to get you started: ☑What’s in y...
- Jessica Raleigh proposed a challenge for anyone who wants to take part. If you are wanting to start doing some video…Jessica Raleigh proposed a challenge for anyone who wants to take part. If you are wanting to start doing some video blogging, here are a couple…
- Here is an updated circle for you to use to share your private videos with.In order for this type of sharing to work, you will have to add this to your Page’s circles, however. To do this, switch o...
- Here is an updated circle for you to use to share your private videos with. In order for this type of sharing to…Here is an updated circle for you to use to share your private videos with. In order for this type of sharing to work, you will have to add this…
- What I'm Using: SlideRule – A Search Engine for Online Courses and MOOCsI like the idea of not having to go out to all of the different providers of online courses in order to find the content I am looking for. This is…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Email Range – Google Sheets add-onI tend to do a lot of copying and pasting from Google Sheets over to email. I like the idea that I can skip that step and just email directly from…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: How to bulk Hide, Show, or Delete Sheets on Google SpreadsheetsOn occasion, I have needed to mess around with very large spreadsheets. This is going to be a huge help in making those more manageable. Bulk…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- This is the All-Day Roundtable to support any and all teachers that are looking to use Webcams, microphones, Swivls,…This is the All-Day Roundtable to support any and all teachers that are looking to use Webcams, microphones, Swivls, iPads, Chromebooks and any…
- What I'm Learning: Just how long that tweet, blog post, or email should be.I find this article truly useful, and I reference it quite often. The Ideal Length for All Online Content Every so often when I’m tweeting or…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Using: One Click Hangout Extensions for Google Chrome!I have needed these things SO MUCH in the last few months. The ability to start broadcasting directly to your youtube channel with a single click…What I’m Using
- Such a wonderful improvement.Originally shared by Philip Vinogradov Awesome! Hope it has a url shortener built in.
- I really love Eric Mills’s idea of “release early, update often.” This is such a great way to think about making…I really love Eric Mills’s idea of “release early, update often.” This is such a great way to think about making videos and collaborating with…
- I found the short reflection from the teacher about personalized learning in an environment of teacher evaluation to…I found the short reflection from the teacher about personalized learning in an environment of teacher evaluation to be quite compelling.…
- Anyone game for testing out Doctopus/Goobric and Google Classroom integration?Peter Douglas, Jessica Raleigh Originally shared by Andrew Stillman (Personal) For folks who have been hankering for some...
- I am so ridiculously excited about customizing Google Form themes.This is going to be huge for making our forms look and function the way we want them to. Erin Magley , did you see this!?
- I am so ridiculously excited about customizing Google Form themes. This is going to be huge for making our forms…I am so ridiculously excited about customizing Google Form themes. This is going to be huge for making our forms look and function the way we want…
- What I'm using: An App Script to grab all of the folder keys for your Google DriveI think this could be really useful. Figuring out the folder keys easily means better distribution of google docs and assignments. Cool stuff. Get…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: We were all Disconnected Nomads once…I really like the diagram from this blog post. It seems to describe our progress from isolated to connected as learners quite well: A Principal’s…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: How to talk like an Edu-PirateI like the code of the Edu-Pirates. I might just be one, in fact. How To Be An Edu-Pirate | edbean The Edu-Pirates Code 1. Students First: No…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: How to be a nerdfighter video creatorI love that this workshop exists. I want to make better videos, and I want to create them for a real purpose and audience. In other words I want…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- These are all of the Cam Opener participants in Cohort 1 (or at least 79 of them, as I will add the last few once…These are all of the Cam Opener participants in Cohort 1 (or at least 79 of them, as I will add the last few once they login to their Google+…
August 2014
44 posts- I think this is a wonderful example of a reflective practice video blog.I like his challenge of the status quo and his thinking around learning spaces. What do you hear in his reflection? http://y...
- I think this is a wonderful example of a reflective practice video blog. I like his challenge of the status quo and…I think this is a wonderful example of a reflective practice video blog. I like his challenge of the status quo and his thinking around learning…
- What I'm Using: Tracking Gmail messages with Google Analytics to see who has read them.I really like this hack a lot, especially because it works with all of the things I am already using. Also, it is 100% free. How to Track Gmail…What I’m Using
- I originally wrote this as a comment on Jessica Raleigh’s post, but I wanted it to exist on its own as well.Thank you, Jess, for asking me to reflect this morning. My original reason for going into...
- I originally wrote this as a comment on Jessica Raleigh’s post, but I wanted it to exist on its own as well. Thank…I originally wrote this as a comment on Jessica Raleigh’s post, but I wanted it to exist on its own as well. Thank you, Jess, for asking me to…
- A great new blog from Google!http://plus.url.google.com/url?q=http://googleforeducation.blogspot.com/2014/08/welcome-to-google-for-education-blog.html&rct=j&ust=140927321493000…
- I’m so excited to see everyone next week, but I thought this was really amazing and I had to share it.I know that we had been talking about doing video tours of our classroom, but I really like thi...
- I’m so excited to see everyone next week, but I thought this was really amazing and I had to share it. I know that…I’m so excited to see everyone next week, but I thought this was really amazing and I had to share it. I know that we had been talking about doing…
- What I'm Using: LinkRedirector for sending folks to different link destinations based upon the device they are using.Alright, so this might be a very specific use case, but I often need to send folks to different places if they are on an iPad vs. a Laptop. So,…What I’m Using
- I wonder if we should all take photo spheres of our classrooms and put them on the map as examples of great learning…I wonder if we should all take photo spheres of our classrooms and put them on the map as examples of great learning environments. What do you…
- What I'm Using: A Chrome Extension to make Google Docs into WordPress Blog PostsI find this extension to be awesome! I hope to use it a lot in collaborating on blog posts and in making things that I have written into an…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: "Adding" files to multiple folders in the New Google Drive is RediculousAlthough you can still do this in the New Google Drive, the keystoke has changed to the nonsensical “Shift+Z” to open up the “add to” dialog.…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Two new jobs at Google opened up today that make me ponder what kinds of things they are up too…https://www.google.com/about/careers/search?src=Online/Uncategorized/googlejobsalerts&utm_source=goog...
- I love Google+ Stories. I just wish I could create them instead of just edit.https://plus.google.com/102111820124999073838/stories/8f79b7a4-0e73-36b1-b26e-ed228ce9b67314810302086
- Hey.We are doing a collaborative webinar on Community over Content for Professional Development. Going live in a minute!…
- Hey. We are doing a collaborative webinar on Community over Content for Professional Development. Going live in a…Hey. We are doing a collaborative webinar on Community over Content for Professional Development. Going live in a minute!…
- Going to be doing a collaborative Webinar this afternoon on “Community over Content” in PD. Go and sign up!https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/871551341337948674
When Robots Start Taking Careers Instead Of Jobs, What Does Career Ready Mean?Today’s podcast episode is about how challenging I found two videos about how robots, automation, and mechanization will take entire careers. I…- Google slides for ios!https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-slides/id879478102?mt=8
- So excited to have some amazing folks on the panel to talk about what you are most passionate about in the new…So excited to have some amazing folks on the panel to talk about what you are most passionate about in the new school year. If you are thinking…
- Project Roundtable: Passionate Learning, Creating and Collaborating in the New School Year*Collaborative Planning Doc:* http://bit.ly/passionroundtable *Roundtable Purpose:* This roundtable is meant to help support teachers and leaders…What I’m Using
- If you would like to be on the video portion of our hangout (and I encourage you all to do it if you can), please…If you would like to be on the video portion of our hangout (and I encourage you all to do it if you can), please use this direct link:…
You see this?Originally shared by **** Verifying Teachers in Google Classroom As the Google Apps admin for your school, you’ll need to decide how teachers are…- Verifying Teachers in Google ClassroomOriginally shared by **** Verifying Teachers in Google Classroom As the Google Apps admin for your school, you’ll need to decide how teachers are…
- Originally shared by ****Verifying Teachers in Google Classroom As the Google Apps admin for your school, you’ll need to decide how teachers are given permission to create…
- Collaborative Planning Doc: http://bit.ly/passionroundtableRoundtable Purpose: This roundtable is meant to help support teachers and leaders going back into their schools with a passionate approach t...
- A number of folks have been asking me for a list of other participants in Project Cam Opener.So, I made this map, as I wanted to give you something to play with before we start our work together at t...
- A number of folks have been asking me for a list of other participants in Project Cam Opener. So, I made this map,…A number of folks have been asking me for a list of other participants in Project Cam Opener. So, I made this map, as I wanted to give you…
- I think this is a really cool opportunity to nominate someone you learn from and with in your network.I can think of more than a few folks in this community alone! http://awards.edsurge.com///cdn.emb...
- I think this is a really cool opportunity to nominate someone you learn from and with in your network. I can think…I think this is a really cool opportunity to nominate someone you learn from and with in your network. I can think of more than a few folks in…
- I hope that many of you write a nomination for these awards. I really like their scope.http://awards.edsurge.com/
Should We Remove The Struggle From Professional Learning?In this podcast episode I discuss whether or not it is important for us to remove struggle from professional learning experiences. Do you have any…- Alright.I like the new file preview in google drive, but can I get the old one back for images? I want to comment on images again! #GAFE
- Alright. I like the new file preview in google drive, but can I get the old one back for images? I want to comment…Alright. I like the new file preview in google drive, but can I get the old one back for images? I want to comment on images again! #GAFE
- Many folks posted this via lifehacker; I think OP attribution is important for a chart on fair use for images.http://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2014/07/14/can-i-use-that-picture/
- I’m kind of in love with the idea of app dice for creating unique app smashes. H/T to Ryan Readhttp://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=6lnhhdh-y5Q&u=/watch?v%3DbEVcHvtS4Rk%26feature%3Dshare%26lis...
- What I'm Using: Easelly, Piktochart, Infogr.am, and Visual.ly for Infographics.I always forget these infographics tools, and I have to search for them every time I need them. So, I thought I would compile them for myself and…What I’m Using
- I really enjoyed this teacher’s reflection as they are starting to set up their room for the school year.I wonder how many of us could do the same and show the many different ideas for how our clas...
- I really enjoyed this teacher’s reflection as they are starting to set up their room for the school year. I wonder…I really enjoyed this teacher’s reflection as they are starting to set up their room for the school year. I wonder how many of us could do the…
- Make Your Own DPS Mileage Calculator with Google Sheets/Forms/ScriptsThis quick tutorial shows how to create your own Mileage Calculator using Google Sheets/Forms/Scripts. It will automatically calculate the…
- How to Create and Facilitate a Roundtable HangoutPlanning Document: http://bit.ly/roundtableroundtable Badge: http://badges.p2pu.org/en/badge/view/545/ Purpose: This hangout is meant to help…
July 2014
40 posts- Planning Document: http://bit.ly/roundtableroundtableBadge: http://badges.p2pu.org/en/badge/view/545/ Purpose: This hangout is meant to help anyone with an interest in running a Google+ Hangout as a ...
- I’m pretty sure this would mean we could use hangouts with kids without having to turn on plus and hangouts with…I’m pretty sure this would mean we could use hangouts with kids without having to turn on plus and hangouts with teachers without having them…
- What I'm Using: My two favorite sites for analyzing Google+ dataEvery once in a while, I have a need to analyze my own Google+ data or that of someone else. Luckily, these two tools do an amazing of helping me…What I’m Using
- We are heading into the final stretch of the proposal rating process, and thus far we have had over 375 ratings!We are down to the last few days, and only a few have not received the 3 ratings each t...
- We are heading into the final stretch of the proposal rating process, and thus far we have had over 375 ratings! We…We are heading into the final stretch of the proposal rating process, and thus far we have had over 375 ratings! We are down to the last few days,…
- What I'm Learning: Consulting startups on the use of Google Glass in Schools already exist.I’m intrigued by the idea that these kinds of consulting startups, and practitioner blogs are already at this level. Definitely one to watch.…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- I am in love with this resource on all of the different elements of a chromebook. Thank you Melissa Lim.https://www.thinglink.com/scene/548296191075418113
Any Learning Happening In The 21St-Century IS 21St-Century Learning.In this episode I talk through the implications of 21st-century learning. This week I realize that any learning that happens in the 21st-century…- This is the first and only impromptu Project Roundtable Session that is specifically focused on the role of…This is the first and only impromptu Project Roundtable Session that is specifically focused on the role of Serendipity in learning.
- Project Roundtable: How does Serendipity Play a Role in the Learning of Students, Teachers, and L…This is the first and only impromptu Project Roundtable Session that is specifically focused on the role of Serendipity in learning.What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Text Help Skills – The Google Docs Add-OnI really like the idea of collecting highlights into a separate document. I could see a lot of uses for this in curating great ideas from a…What I’m Using
- We have an opportunity for a number of us to be a part of the Classroom Video Challenge, which was launched by the…We have an opportunity for a number of us to be a part of the Classroom Video Challenge, which was launched by the Gates Foundation recently. This…
- All of the Toolkit Items are in!If you haven’t already explored the items, here is a quick thinglink that shows them off when they are all put together. What are you most excited…
- All of the Toolkit Items are in! If you haven’t already explored the items, here is a quick thinglink that shows…All of the Toolkit Items are in! If you haven’t already explored the items, here is a quick thinglink that shows them off when they are all put…
- How do you balance planning for learning and learning itself?In this carcast I expand a conversation that +Jessica Raleigh and I started a couple of days ago about how we plan for learning experiences. I ask…
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- Alright, so I want an app/website that lets me add comment threads at timestamps on a video.I see that there are a few things that exist, but they are all “enterprise” software. Does this exist f...
- Alright, so I want an app/website that lets me add comment threads at timestamps on a video. I see that there are a…Alright, so I want an app/website that lets me add comment threads at timestamps on a video. I see that there are a few things that exist, but…
- Welcome to GEG Colorado!This space is still in the very early stages of existing and of being something transformative for all of the teachers and leaders who take part…
- What I'm Learning: You can make any physical object better with a little Sugru.I really love that this type of a product exists. I want all of the maker/hacker spaces to get lots of this stuff and let children and adults make…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Thought you might like this.Originally shared by **** Hi Ben, I see that you are a moderator for the New Educators DPS group. I am just beginning my teaching career and…
- I wonder if this hack works in HoAs… I would love to use less memory whenever I have 10 people in there.Originally shared by Bruce Turner Want to force WebRTC in a Hangout and not use that resource...
- I just made a quick eye test over at http://www.eyechartmaker.comI Trust Teachers. #dpsk12
- Project Roundtable: What is the Moral Imperative as Educators to share our work?*After you RSVP for the event, put your info into the planning doc:* http://bit.ly/shareroundtable *Audience for Roundtable:* This roundtable is…What I’m Using
- I will invite you all to the hangout about 30 minutes early to test out microphones and webcams.I’m looking forward to “seeing” all of you soon.
- I will invite you all to the hangout about 30 minutes early to test out microphones and webcams. I’m looking forward…I will invite you all to the hangout about 30 minutes early to test out microphones and webcams. I’m looking forward to “seeing” all of you soon.
- I am so amazed by all of the wonderful proposals from teachers in Project Cam Opener (opening classrooms and schools…I am so amazed by all of the wonderful proposals from teachers in Project Cam Opener (opening classrooms and schools through video and video…
- What I'm Using: All of the Chrome Devices that Exist Right Now (InfoDoc from Brent Sullivan)InfoDoc: Meet the New Lineup of Chrome Devices – Google Docs This is the most exhaustive list of all of the Chrome devices that are currently…What I’m Using
- I just wanted to share just how excited I am about how many of you have already sent out requests for folks to rate…I just wanted to share just how excited I am about how many of you have already sent out requests for folks to rate your proposals. Thus far we…
- My kids and the kids they are growing up with. Fireworks are awesome in their eyes.https://plus.google.com/102111820124999073838/stories/24360acd-ecb2-3611-9f9b-bd71c96fdebc1470e90f339/1
- I REALLY want the new interface in Google drive. Anyone have it yet?http://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=AfzzUE63K5k&u=/watch?v%3DjWvKAYKlnnM%26feature%3Dshare
- What I'm Using: Projeqt (Real-time presentations using twitter and Google Docs)This is really cool, and I can think of about 100 uses immediately, from running an improvised presentation to providing a way for the…What I’m Using
- Thank you to everyone who attended the event.It was wonderful to see such collaboration and to hear from so many voices (including students)! You can follow up on this event in 3 ways: 1.…
- Thank you to everyone who attended the event. It was wonderful to see such collaboration and to hear from so many…Thank you to everyone who attended the event. It was wonderful to see such collaboration and to hear from so many voices (including students)! You…
- You should notice a shiny new link in each of your proposals this morning!It says, “Rate My Proposal.” Anyone who clicks it will be able to rate your proposal and provide constructive feedback to...
- To everyone that has submitted their proposals by the deadline, thank you!I have really enjoyed watching as this community starts to come together, and I can’t wait for the next few months to go by...
June 2014
62 posts- What I'm Learning: Youtube Creator AcademyI love the idea that YouTube is helping people to create things. These quick lessons are wonderful for teachers and learners of all ages. How will…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Education at Google I/O 2014I ran across the videos that were focused on Education at the I/O conference this year. I think the positioning of Google Play in Education and…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What a wonderful way of building the arts at one school and serving as a model for everyone else.Please go and contribute if you can! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/809993/gpls//cdn.embedly.com/wi...
- What a wonderful way of building the arts at one school and serving as a model for everyone else. Please go and…What a wonderful way of building the arts at one school and serving as a model for everyone else. Please go and contribute if you can!…
This. Right. Here.Originally shared by **** Announcing School Directory Sync The #GoogleEDU team is down in Atlanta for #ISTE2014, showing off tools that help with…- Just sharing Megan McQuinn’s proposal in the community so we can collaborate and vote on it!Originally shared by Megan McQuinn Megan McQuinn here. I’m the teacher librarian at Farrell B. Howell E...
- What I'm Using: Notable PDF – A Collaborative PDF EditorI quite like this chrome extension. It really does seem to do everything I haven’t been able to do within the PDF viewer in Google Docs. Notable…What I’m Using
This is going to change everything (for the better)! I can’t wait!Originally shared by Google Drive Oh and one more thing…new home screens on the web As you hopefully saw in our post earlier toda...- So, you want to edit Office files in Chrome without converting to Google Docs first? Yeah, me too.https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/office-editing-for-docs-s/gbkeegbaiigmenfmjfclcdgdpimamgkj?...
- There are so many great proposals that are coming in.Thank you all for taking part in this project, especially over the summer. I wanted to share the “map” of all of the proposals thus far. Check...
- There are so many great proposals that are coming in. Thank you all for taking part in this project, especially over…There are so many great proposals that are coming in. Thank you all for taking part in this project, especially over the summer. I wanted to share…
Is Your Position Public-Facing?In this podcast I discuss the concept of a job that is public facing. In education, only a few are officially ordained as public facing, but what…- I love how this turned out.This is a pretty good set of photos and videos from my time up at #InnEdCo14. What a great experience. Come relive it through glass (and through…
- I love how this turned out. This is a pretty good set of photos and videos from my time up at #InnEdCo14. What a…I love how this turned out. This is a pretty good set of photos and videos from my time up at #InnEdCo14. What a great experience. Come relive it…
- Great news! Hangouts will no longer require a plugin on chrome.Originally shared by Victoria Kirst Hey friends! I’m so excited to finally share with you what I and many others have been working on ...
- Project Roundtable: Why do we need a Google Educator Group (GEG)?*Don’t forget to put your info on the planning doc*: http://j.mp/gegroundtable *Roundtable Purpose*: The purpose of this roundtable is to explore…What I’m Using
- I will be hopping on the hangout about 20 minutes early today so that people can set up their cameras and…I will be hopping on the hangout about 20 minutes early today so that people can set up their cameras and microphones for the hangout, so look for…
- These are all of the folks involved in leading and creating Google Educator Groups (at least all of them that I can…These are all of the folks involved in leading and creating Google Educator Groups (at least all of them that I can find)! I encourage everyone to…
My Change is Your ChangeI am not so very good at being private with change. In fact, I am much more likely to share than to simply observe. I think it is because my…
This seems like such a no-brainer.Originally shared by Google Drive You can now delete a file from Docs, Sheets and Slides without having to leave the editor. Try it out by going…- Thank you to everyone who took part and thought deeply about what GEGs are and should be in the future.Please continue the conversation in one of the following ways: 1. Continue to take notes and col...
- Such a great example of what reflective practice on video looks like.From one of our Cam Openers, Jessica Wainman. Any thoughts about how this style could be used in your own proposals? http://www.yo...
- sean williams, I would love to hear your perspective on this, as you are probably furthest along in creating your…sean williams, I would love to hear your perspective on this, as you are probably furthest along in creating your GEG. Are you around/available?…
- I’m looking to host a Hangout this Thursday to help better understand what GEGs are all about from many different…I’m looking to host a Hangout this Thursday to help better understand what GEGs are all about from many different perspectives (as GEG leaders).…
- I have just posted the event to talk about GEGs and why we need them.I’d love to have leaders participate in the hangout (especially international folks who have been doing this for a while). Thank...
- I have just posted the event to talk about GEGs and why we need them. I’d love to have leaders participate in the…I have just posted the event to talk about GEGs and why we need them. I’d love to have leaders participate in the hangout (especially…
- Originally shared by Mark WagnerInspired by Jim Sill I’m sharing my updated GCT circle. It’s not nearly everybody but I can only share 500 at a time anyway, and this is who I’ve…
- Inspired by Jim Sill I’m sharing my updated GCT circle.Originally shared by Mark Wagner Inspired by Jim Sill I’m sharing my updated GCT circle. It’s not nearly everybody but I can only share 500 at a…
- 5 Animated Video Tools for creating Kinetic Typography (i.e., RSA Animate)I have realized that there are a number of new tools to do animated video creation, and I wanted to start a running list. Please comment on this…
- Welcome everyone!We are so excited to see so many folks looking to upgrade their advanced Google skills. This community will serve as our primary conversation…
- A couple of my favorite pictures from my time at the Chicago Google offices.Hopefully it inspires the same kind of creativity here too!
- A couple of my favorite pictures from my time at the Chicago Google offices. Hopefully it inspires the same kind of…A couple of my favorite pictures from my time at the Chicago Google offices. Hopefully it inspires the same kind of creativity here too!
- So excited to be a part of this group of groups.I will be heading up GEG Colorado, and I look forward to learning from all of you! I have two questions so far for others who are further down the…
- So excited to be a part of this group of groups. I will be heading up GEG Colorado, and I look forward to learning…So excited to be a part of this group of groups. I will be heading up GEG Colorado, and I look forward to learning from all of you! I have two…
- What I'm Using: Explee (Create RSA Animate-style videos with a pretty amazing editor)I just saw this, and I feel like it does a better job than Powtoons. Really fun! Explee – Create engaging and memorable animated videos – Explee…What I’m Using
- So, this is the thing we are all hoping for and worried about.Let’s please start figuring out what this means for us as teachers and leaders. Kevin Croghan Jessica Raleigh Laura Mitchell Kirk Ander...
- So, this is the thing we are all hoping for and worried about. Let’s please start figuring out what this means for…So, this is the thing we are all hoping for and worried about. Let’s please start figuring out what this means for us as teachers and leaders.…
- Project Roundtable: How should we (teachers and leaders) plan our own Summer PD?*Once you RSVP, please put your info on the Planning Doc*: http://bit.ly/summerpdroundtable *Roundtable Audience*: The audience for this…What I’m Using
- I will be launching the hangout about 30 minutes early so that folks can get their mics and cameras set up.If you don’t have the availability to hop on that early, don’t worry about it. Please do...
- I will be launching the hangout about 30 minutes early so that folks can get their mics and cameras set up. If you…I will be launching the hangout about 30 minutes early so that folks can get their mics and cameras set up. If you don’t have the availability to…
- Hey there.I’m looking to start a GEG in Colorado. The site says I need to be nominated by a current leader. Any chance you have time in the near future for…
- Hey there. I’m looking to start a GEG in Colorado. The site says I need to be nominated by a current leader. Any…Hey there. I’m looking to start a GEG in Colorado. The site says I need to be nominated by a current leader. Any chance you have time in the near…
- Hey! I’d Love to start a GEG in Colorado, but it looks like I need a nomination from someone who is already started…Hey! I’d Love to start a GEG in Colorado, but it looks like I need a nomination from someone who is already started one in another location. Any…
- Hey!I’d Love to start a GEG in Colorado, but it looks like I need a nomination from someone who is already started one in another location. Any…
- For those of you who did not receive the invite in Google+, here is the link directly to the…For those of you who did not receive the invite in Google+, here is the link directly to the hangout:…
- I’m so excited to talk about how teachers and leaders are doing PD over this summer.We are going to have a great roundtable tomorrow, and I would love to have as many folks as possible think throug...
- I’m so excited to talk about how teachers and leaders are doing PD over this summer. We are going to have a great…I’m so excited to talk about how teachers and leaders are doing PD over this summer. We are going to have a great roundtable tomorrow, and I would…
- Thank you so much for RSVP’ing for the event.I’m so looking forward to discovering how each of you are planning on making your own PD plan for the summer. Please go in today and place your…
- Thank you so much for RSVP’ing for the event. I’m so looking forward to discovering how each of you are planning on…Thank you so much for RSVP’ing for the event. I’m so looking forward to discovering how each of you are planning on making your own PD plan for…
- What I'm Learning: How to make a school-level EdCamp WorkSpecial thanks to Jay Vean, who made this happen in Cherry Creek. I can’t wait to see more schools adopting this model for their PD. Redesigning…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Thank you to everyone who participated in this great roundtable.Here are the things you can do to continue the conversation: Continue to edit and contribute to the collaborative document: http://bit....
- Thank you to everyone who participated in this great roundtable. Here are the things you can do to continue the…Thank you to everyone who participated in this great roundtable. Here are the things you can do to continue the conversation: Continue to edit and…
How Are You Defending The New And Promoting The Good?In this podcast episode I explore how it is that we communicate about new projects that we are working on. I pose the question of how we defend…- Video introduction to the biggest video collaboration I’ve ever had the pleasure of starting: Project Cam Openerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ucpRFaGh6g&feature=autoshare
- Introduction to Project Cam OpenerIn this video I explain the basics of Project Cam Opener, an initiative in Denver Public Schools to give 200 teachers and leaders a video creation…
- What I'm Learning: Student Badges with Google AppsWhile it doesn’t actually talk to the Open Badges backpack, I really do like how well integrated it is into Google Apps. I also really like how…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
May 2014
56 posts- Welcome Everyone!If you haven’t submitted a proposal, go ahead and do so right now. However, if you have already submitted your proposal, finish the process by…
- So, this is something you can now do with Google+. Anyone played around with this much?I’m kind of amazed. Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff Enjoy! https://plus.google.com/102111820124999073838/stor...
- I am making this story public. Let’s see what happens.https://plus.google.com/102111820124999073838/stories/96713d6b-4ca3-3497-9a9b-5c2bf9d6bb42/1
- Enjoy!https://plus.google.com/102111820124999073838/stories/8c3c02e6-a85a-3e02-8b14-e0f1b1fc013e1461c8aafca/1
- I ran across this wonderful video blog from a first year teacher today, and I thought I would share.I wonder what would happen if all first year teachers did this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL7Y...
- I ran across this wonderful video blog from a first year teacher today, and I thought I would share. I wonder what…I ran across this wonderful video blog from a first year teacher today, and I thought I would share. I wonder what would happen if all first year…
- Project Roundtable: How Can Hangouts Transform Teacher Collaboration?The planning doc: http://bit.ly/hangoutroundtable Hangout Purpose: The purpose of this roundtable is to explore all of the ways in which Google+…What I’m Using
- In case you didn’t get the invite within Google+, here is the direct link to join the…In case you didn’t get the invite within Google+, here is the direct link to join the hangout:…
- I just wanted to let you know that I will be getting on about 30 minutes early and inviting you to the hangout.I do this so folks can get their mic and cameras set up and make sure everything is work...
- I just wanted to let you know that I will be getting on about 30 minutes early and inviting you to the hangout. I do…I just wanted to let you know that I will be getting on about 30 minutes early and inviting you to the hangout. I do this so folks can get their…
- Is Access our best strategy for Equity? #edchat #coloetchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJwO02JaZC4&feature=autoshare
- This is going to be a great way for all of us to brainstorm best uses of hangouts for teacher collaboration within…This is going to be a great way for all of us to brainstorm best uses of hangouts for teacher collaboration within schools, districts, and around…
Do You Have A Tenacious Verve?In this podcast I discuss a tweet shared with me by Andrew Stillman, which he accuses me of having a tenacious verve as a convener of roundtables.…- After your RSVP, put your info on the planning doc: http://bit.ly/hangoutroundtableHangout Purpose: The purpose of this roundtable is to explore all of the ways in which Google+ Hangouts can and will...
- What I'm Using: Adventr (choose your own adventure video creation)I just got my invite, and I really like the idea of creating choose your own adventure videos. It does require a lot of planning, but I really…What I’m Using
- Jeremy Collins shared this originally, but I think it could be a great way to start using hangouts in our meetings…Jeremy Collins shared this originally, but I think it could be a great way to start using hangouts in our meetings every day. Hangouts plugin for…
- What I'm Using: UnWhiteboardThis is a really simple hack that seemingly has absolutely no downside. It allows you to send a picture of your whiteboard notes to an email…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Google Docs Add-On for keeping track of what is shared outside your GAFE domain.While it only scans the first 10,000 files in your Google Drive, it is highly unlikely that most of you will have that many. I really like having…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Ballloon, for saving images and links to Google Drive without the download and upload dance.I really like how slick this app is for saving things to google drive. It puts a cute little icon on every image that allows me to save directly…What I’m Using
- Project Roundtable: How do we Personalize (and not just automate) Assessment?Thank you so much to everyone who took part today in the Roundtable. It was an mazing discussion! There are three things you can do to keep the…What I’m Using
- In case you do not get the invitation within Google+, here is the direct link to the hangout…In case you do not get the invitation within Google+, here is the direct link to the hangout video:…
- I will be opening up the hangout about 30 minutes early and inviting you to take part, so please keep your Google+…I will be opening up the hangout about 30 minutes early and inviting you to take part, so please keep your Google+ tabs open. The reason I do this…
- For any of you who might want to receive an extra $15,000 for being a teacher using blended learning in your…For any of you who might want to receive an extra $15,000 for being a teacher using blended learning in your classroom, here is a way to be…
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- Many of you have RSVP’d for this event tomorrow, and I am so excited to have you take part in this important topic….Many of you have RSVP’d for this event tomorrow, and I am so excited to have you take part in this important topic. I also wanted to remind you…
- Many of you have RSVP’d for this event tomorrow, and I am so excited to have you take part in this important topic.I also wanted to remind you all to add your information to the planning document (...
- What I'm Using: Working ExamplesThis is possibly one of the best communities online that focuses on what is working in the classroom and in school districts around the world. I…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Thunderclap (social media as currency for kickstarting an idea)I’m very excited about the idea of using social media as currency within a kickstarter-like program. Go and check it out, because it kind of…What I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Animated Gif Creation on the ChromebookWhile it isn’t as good as Licecap for Mac or PC, it is getting me closer to creating flipped PD documents using Gifs from wherever I am. Looking…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Dragon Quest (Choose Your Own Adventure Google Presentations)I have always known that this capability existed within Google Presentations, but I didn’t have a great example of it until now. Eric Curts is a…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- So, this is licecap on the cromebook! Awesome.Jessica Raleigh Peter Douglas Peter Douglas…
- Great learning happens in groups.Also, somehow there is a death star with a graduation cap involved.
- I’ve just unlocked #Feedly on +Jolicloud.Personalize your home here http://home.jolicloud.com/?utm_source=unlock&utm_medium=google-plus&utm_content=feedly&utm_campaign=Service+Unlock
- I’ve just unlocked #Feedly on +Jolicloud. Personalize your home here…I’ve just unlocked #Feedly on +Jolicloud. Personalize your home here…
- We have 40 days left until #InnEdCo14!In order to keep everyone talking about it, you can claim a day to share your excitement with your Professional Learning Network. Go here to find…
- Thank you so much to everyone who took part today in the Roundtable.It was an mazing discussion! There are three things you can do to keep the conversation going: 1. Keep on using and collaborating w...
- Thank you so much to everyone who took part today in the Roundtable. It was an mazing discussion! There are three…Thank you so much to everyone who took part today in the Roundtable. It was an mazing discussion! There are three things you can do to keep the…
- Can you believe it? There are only 40 days until #InnEdCo14 .Please go ahead and claim one of those days (on the link below) to talk about how excited you are (and what you are most excited about). A...
Ben Wilkoff was tagged in Jessica Raleigh’s album.Ben Wilkoff was tagged in Jessica Raleigh‘s album.- 40 Days Until #InnEdCo14! Claim your Countdown Day.In this Carcast I talk about how excited I am about going to Innovative Education Colorado 2014 conference up at Copper mountain on June 16th. In…
- 40 Days Until #InnEdCo14: A Video reflection on being an @InnEdCo nerd.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ILFBC6qsjU&feature=autoshare
- There is an opportunity for an “instructional designer” to work on some online learning modules (taking face-to-face…There is an opportunity for an “instructional designer” to work on some online learning modules (taking face-to-face content and converting for…
- What I'm Reading: Free Twitter course for Parents and EducatorsI like the focus of this course (parents and educators, specifically). I also like just how much purpose there is for each “assignment”. You are…What I’m Using
- Project Roundtable: Access and Equity In and Through BYOD and 1:1Thank you so much for taking part. This was a wonderful Roundtable. Here is what you can do to keep the conversation going: 1. Keep on…What I’m Using
- Many of you have signed up for this event, and I’m so excited to be a part of it.Please make sure you put yourself down as a panelist or participant on the planning doc before noon EST: http://bit....
- Many of you have signed up for this event, and I’m so excited to be a part of it. Please make sure you put yourself…Many of you have signed up for this event, and I’m so excited to be a part of it. Please make sure you put yourself down as a panelist or…
- I’m so excited to see everyone today! I will be about an hour late, but no matter.I wanted to make sure everyone knows about making #InnEdCoMemes. I have had such fun with this contest this week! O...
- I’m so excited to see everyone today! I will be about an hour late, but no matter. I wanted to make sure everyone…I’m so excited to see everyone today! I will be about an hour late, but no matter. I wanted to make sure everyone knows about making…
- I’m going to hop on the hangout about 30 minutes early and invite you all in case you need to test out the…I’m going to hop on the hangout about 30 minutes early and invite you all in case you need to test out the audio/video. Please feel free to come…
- Here is the direct link to the hangout in case you didn’t get the…Here is the direct link to the hangout in case you didn’t get the invite:…
April 2014
92 posts- What I'm Using: Free (amazing) Video Stock FootageI really had no idea that there was this great treasure trove of wonderful stock footage for video projects. There are tons of things that could…What I’m Using
- Most of this is pretty geeky, but man really do like the way he is thinking about and talking about these tools.Peter Douglas, Matthew Woolums What do you think? http://www.youtube.com/attribution_li...
- Teachers are an Asset, not a Liability.In this video podcast, I talk about how we might think about teachers as a huge asset for crowdsourcing solutions, rather than a liability for…
- Teachers are an Asset, not a Liability. #TrustTeachershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TVxjIBKN14&feature=autoshare
- I thought this article was a rather nice way of introducing Edcamp to folks.I think some of these myths are real reasons that some folks do not come (or see value in) Edcamp. http://venspired.com/?p=...
- I thought this article was a rather nice way of introducing Edcamp to folks. I think some of these myths are real…I thought this article was a rather nice way of introducing Edcamp to folks. I think some of these myths are real reasons that some folks do not…
- Oh my sweet goodness! Hank green and weezy waiter are coming to my town!Who is coming? http://m.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4218244&pl=marquis
What Is Your Mandate For Learning?In this podcast episode I explore what it means to have a mandate for the projects you were working on. How do you ensure that others help you…- Since Tara Witterholt posted today, I thought I would do the same.I had some folks come to me about which online project management tools they should use, and I thought that I would share my advice a...
- What I'm Using: The most Amazing Google Chrome Extension Yet – Project NapthaI didn’t know I needed to be able to highlight text in an image and then copy, edit, or translate it. But, I do. The ability to simply highlight…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Rethinking the role of the teacher in a Blended Learning EnvironmentWhile I don’t love all that Khan and the Clayton Christensen Institute do, I think that this series of videos (mostly taken from a MOOC last year)…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: App Smashing is awesome!What I used to call creating a workflow somehow got changed into something much more wonderful: App Smashing. Essentially, all you are doing is…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- This is such a good concept! I love the idea of calling it app smashing instead of using a “workflow.”http://www.edutopia.org/blog/chrome-smashing-creating-the-inconceivable-beth-holland
I have a quick question for anyone who is trying to figure out better ways of handling multiple Google Apps accounts.I have multiple users set up in Chrome so that I can switch quickly without having...- How should we make a Roundtable University?In this video podcast, I explore the idea that we could create a Roundtable University with all of the wonderful roundtable events that are…
- How should we make a Roundtable University? H/T @tyrnadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO4NAHrmJnE&feature=autoshare
- What I'm Learning: Flipped PD from Kristin DanielsI really love this article on EdSurge, but my favorite part comes from the section on planning. It is truly a wonderful way to show how both easy…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Trailer for Project Roundtable Event: Access and Equity In and Through BYOD and 1:1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cxlac1g0Y&feature=autoshare
- Thank you so much for taking part. This was a wonderful Roundtable.Here is what you can do to keep the conversation going: 1. Keep on collaborating in the planning doc: http://bit.ly/equityroundtable...
- I’m looking for a diverse set of perspectives for this roundtable.Please come and ask good questions. How are you increasing access and equity within your school and/or district? Originally shared ...
- I’m looking for a diverse set of perspectives for this roundtable. Please come and ask good questions. How are you…I’m looking for a diverse set of perspectives for this roundtable. Please come and ask good questions. How are you increasing access and equity…
- I would love to see someone from this community get this award!Get your nominations in this week. http://innedco.org/conference/making-it-happen-award/
- I think we should all nominate each other for this!Love to see everyone up at #innedco14 and wonder who is going to get it out of all of the #EdCampDenve peeps.…
- Access and Equity TrailerThis is the trailer for the Project Roundtable hangout on Access and Equity In and Through BYOD and 1:1. Here is the link to the event:…
I hope some of our schools get a chance to take part. Such a cool opportunity.Originally shared by Ellie Hinken Can’t wait for Thursday! #connectedclassrooms Sign-up for the first-ever Take Your Cl...- Based upon a conversation I had last night with some amazing educators from around Colorado, I’m thinking of…Based upon a conversation I had last night with some amazing educators from around Colorado, I’m thinking of starting a website that would publish…
- We Are live!Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff Don’t Forget to Fill Out the Planning Document after you RSVP for the Event: http://bit.ly/pldaily Roundtable…
- We are going to have such a good time talking with this wonderful panel of folks!Please remember to put you name on the planning document so that you start to collaborate right away! Originally share...
- We are going to have such a good time talking with this wonderful panel of folks! Please remember to put you name on…We are going to have such a good time talking with this wonderful panel of folks! Please remember to put you name on the planning document so that…
- Project Roundtable: Professional Learning as Daily Practice (#2minPD and Other Innovative Ideas)*Don’t Forget to Fill Out the Planning Document after you RSVP for the Event:* http://bit.ly/pldaily *Roundtable Purpose:* The purpose of this…What I’m Using
- I just wanted to let you know that I will be inviting each of you to the hangout this afternoon about 30 minutes…I just wanted to let you know that I will be inviting each of you to the hangout this afternoon about 30 minutes early. I encourage you to get on…
- I just reserved a room at EGC-713 for the roundtable today. Come by if you would like to play.Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff Don’t Forget to Fill Out the Planning Document after you RSVP for the ...
- Here is the link to the hangout in case you don’t get it another…Here is the link to the hangout in case you don’t get it another way:…
- Michelle Baldwin just made this wonderful summary of why Rigor is a very strange thing to ask of our students…Michelle Baldwin just made this wonderful summary of why Rigor is a very strange thing to ask of our students (official definition:…
- Blended Learning #2minPDThis is a #2minPD on Blended Learning. Find out more about this project here: http://bit.ly/2minhowto In this video I explore a highly simplified…
- Blended Learning #2minPD. BL is really just LEARNING while using all of the (right) tools at our disposal.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W5qSO6ompw&feature=autoshare
- An Invitation to #2minPDI would like to invite each of you to contribute to the project known as #2minPD. Before I give you the details, I wanted to share my first…
Very nice. Can’t wait to try it out.Originally shared by Google Chrome Multitasking on your Chromebook just got easier: you can now dock any small window, like Hangouts or Google…- TestingOriginally shared by Ben Wilkoff Don’t Forget to Fill Out the Planning Document after you RSVP for the Event: http://bit.ly/pldaily Roundtable…
- Did you get this?Originally shared by **** Room 108-A and B events/c8gm7c00i6u238f6fmohnq95qh8?authkey=CNG1wIq13ca56wE
- What I'm Learning: MathagogyThis is a really great version of #2minPD that comes in the form of micro-math lessons. Amazing stuff. LEARN STUFF | MATHAGOGY LEARN STUFF…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- We are starting now!Come and see the tips and trick! Originally shared by Innovative Education Colorado Here is the presentation we are using this evening:…
- Some of my colleagues in Denver are doing this great hangout later today. Come if you can and ask great questions!Originally shared by DPS Blended & Personalized Learning Implementing a blended learn...
- So, I know that a lot of folks wanted to organize a networked way of figuring out lodging up at #InnEdCo14This spreadsheet might help, if you want to start using it. It was created by a Twitter col...
- So, I know that a lot of folks wanted to organize a networked way of figuring out lodging up at #InnEdCo14 . This…So, I know that a lot of folks wanted to organize a networked way of figuring out lodging up at #InnEdCo14 . This spreadsheet might help, if you…
- One of my favorite quotes from any young person, ever: “I am living my adventure.”http://youtu.be/C5tVOCxLYwU
I think this opportunity looks awesome!Originally shared by **** ScratchDayCherryCreek2014 is now ope for registration. Register now! http://goo.gl/My65R- What I'm Learning: Empowering Lifelong Learners through Micro-CredentialsI really like the context here for why badges and micro-credentials matter for all of us. Micro-Credentials: Empowering Lifelong Learners |…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- I saw this a few days ago, but I still think it is really cool.Originally shared by Google Drive New in Forms – shuffled answers The next time you make a new form you’ll notice that you can now r...
- What I'm Using: My Story EditorThis is a really nice chrome extension for creating visual, but simple, stories. I’m excited that this can work offline as well. Also, there is a…What I’m Using
What Does Your Educational Bat Signal Consist Of?In this podcast episode I discuss the ideas of using a persistent hangout chat as an educational bat signal How are you creating educational bat…- Thank you so much for attending this session. It was wonderful!Things to do to keep the conversation going: 1. Keep on collaborating in our shared google doc: http://bit.ly/pldaily 2. Submit your ref...
- Based upon the work of this session:…Based upon the work of this session: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1D4e4sLMDVJDM3Tx2d6E-KpZ1CHwnHMf-kCVKeqGETWI/edit You have been…
- What I'm Learning: Creating an RSS feed from Gmail using Google Apps ScriptsWhile this is a very specific purpose, I am interested in the idea of using email to create content. Just think about a filter in gmail that could…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- #Postcardselfies for Everyone (cross posted from InnEdCo.org)Around Colorado, nearly six thousand former attendees and supporters of the InnEdCo summer conference will receive their invitation postcards in…
- Around Colorado, nearly six thousand former attendees and supporters of the InnEdCo summer conference will receive…Around Colorado, nearly six thousand former attendees and supporters of the InnEdCo summer conference will receive their invitation postcards in…
- One of my favorite principals talking about what makes his school special.I particular find the community of learners (both teachers and students) to be incredibly important for making this type of l...
- One of my favorite principals talking about what makes his school special. I particular find the community of…One of my favorite principals talking about what makes his school special. I particular find the community of learners (both teachers and…
- I didn’t know that I could add the feature release schedule to my google calendar until I saw this site. Very nice!http://whatsnew.googleapps.com/home
- Alex Magaña, I don’t know if you have a lot of context for the Science Leadership Academy in Philly, but I think…Alex Magaña, I don’t know if you have a lot of context for the Science Leadership Academy in Philly, but I think what their principal has to say…
- What I'm Learning: #PaperTweetsRecently, I have found the need to lower the barrier to entry for people to use twitter, construct tweets, and learn how to create a social…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Using: Free and Beautiful Stock PhotographyI ran across this wonderful list on Medium, and I immediately opened up each one in a new tab. They are wonderful. Special thanks to Dustin Senos…What I’m Using
- An Introduction to #2minPD (a PD movement started by @mpelochino)I am so excited to be a part of the global movement started by Melisa Pelochino to reach 1 MM educators worldwide with 2 minute pd videos on…
- Would you like to be on the roundtable (the video portion) or just view?I’m fine either way, but I just wanted to check.
- Would you like to be on the roundtable (the video portion) or just view? I’m fine either way, but I just wanted to…Would you like to be on the roundtable (the video portion) or just view? I’m fine either way, but I just wanted to check.
- What I'm Learning: JugaadI’ve had this open tab on chrome for three weeks trying to figure out why I can’t close it. I think I don’t want to close it because I want to be…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Thanks so much for being on the panel today.I will be sending you the invite to the roundtable itself about 30 minutes before “showtime” so that you can get your audio and video set up and…
- Thanks so much for being on the panel today. I will be sending you the invite to the roundtable itself about 30…Thanks so much for being on the panel today. I will be sending you the invite to the roundtable itself about 30 minutes before “showtime” so that…
- Project Roundtable: Using Video Creation and Sharing to Shift InstructionThank you to everyone who attended or watched the archive. It was a great conversation and we really were able to focus on shifting practice. Next…What I’m Using
- I am inquiring as to whether or not this is your Google+ account so that we can call you for the hangout today. I…I am inquiring as to whether or not this is your Google+ account so that we can call you for the hangout today. I hope so.
- Hi there, Diana Gomez.Please let me know if this is your preferred account to use for the hangout today.
- Here is the link to the hangout, if you haven’t received it to their Google+ account.https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/hoaevent/AP36tYf5b7OVWEuyJcoxN_PXZh3LILi1NxR0PT7p4pvYVm4QwZnGWg
- What I'm Learning: MindMup is the Web 3.0 version of Bubbl.Us (Mindmapping)Until today, I didn’t have a better/easier mind mapping platform than Bubbl.us, which has been around since 2007 (and has stayed mostly…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Just like I did for hangouts, I have made an Animated Gif-filled how to for creating and taking part in Online…Just like I did for hangouts, I have made an Animated Gif-filled how to for creating and taking part in Online Communities of Practice here on G+.…
- I thought this community might want to help outline what other elements of G+ communities are missing from this how…I thought this community might want to help outline what other elements of G+ communities are missing from this how to. Originally shared by Ben…
- I really love how St.Vrain’s Online PD is open. The fact that they are specifically teaching others how to personalize their own PD is pretty amazing too.…
- I really love how St. Vrain’s Online PD is open. The fact that they are specifically teaching others how to…I really love how St. Vrain’s Online PD is open. The fact that they are specifically teaching others how to personalize their own PD is pretty…
- Excited to be hosting this event tomorrow with some great folks who have already RSVP’d.Please go ahead and fill out your info on the Doc so that you can start collaborating right away! http://bit....
- What I'm Reading: Gamifying PDThis is a wonderful summary of how to Gamify PD. It is inspired by one of my favorite experts on the subject, Philip Vinogradov. I would love to…What I’m Using
- What I'm Reading: Digital Badges for PDAs I am working on something very similar right now for teachers and leaders in DPS, I thought this post was a wonderful introduction to the…What I’m Using
- This is an amazing idea in progress for learning about google apps and making it into a habit within your learning…This is an amazing idea in progress for learning about google apps and making it into a habit within your learning environment. What do you think,…
- This is a wonderful resource to start the work of badging for PD.Kevin Croghan and Danielle Ongart, what do you think? Originally shared by Robert Schuetz First fifty visitors get a free badge templa...
- This is a wonderful resource to start the work of badging for PD. Kevin Croghan and Danielle Ongart, what do you…This is a wonderful resource to start the work of badging for PD. Kevin Croghan and Danielle Ongart, what do you think? Originally shared by…
- Just in time for April 1.Originally shared by Kevin Brookhouser The one problem with Google Docs in education … solved. Introducing The Google Docs Marginalizer.…
- I think there are a number of folks within this community worth nominating for this honor.It comes with a free trip to ISTE, should you win. Go ahead and get nominating! https://www.surveymonkey.com/...
- I think there are a number of folks within this community worth nominating for this honor. It comes with a free trip…I think there are a number of folks within this community worth nominating for this honor. It comes with a free trip to ISTE, should you win. Go…
March 2014
106 posts- What I'm Reading: A Massively Important Post on the History and Future of MOOCsThis is about what MOOCs could be if we let them. It is about learning. It is about us. All of us, individually and together. Half an Hour: The…What I’m Using
- I’m watching Jennifer Maddrell, Jeff Lebow, dave cormier, and John Schinker think about getting EdTechTalk back…I’m watching Jennifer Maddrell, Jeff Lebow, dave cormier, and John Schinker think about getting EdTechTalk back together. I really hope they do!…
- What I'm Using: Oppia – Online Learning that is about ExplorationI’m really intrigued by the deeper learning that can happen when the learning process is iterative, as it is in these explorations. This open…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Failed Sharing is a Thing.I really love this post about how sharing comes with responsibility. The responsibility is to credit a creator or provide a context for what you…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Using: BuzzSumo for finding amazing links shared around your PLN.I have found searching on BuzzSumo to be highly useful for finding the latest information being shared around your social networks. Since there is…What I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: Creating Pivot Tables in Google SheetsThis is a really great presentation and video that finally got me to understand the ways in which you would create and use pivot tables. Thanks,…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What I'm Learning: 2 Minute PDThis is one of my favorite blog posts of the last few months. It really digs into why the current state of PD is so poor, but also moves beyond…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- I think this conversation is so important. We can’t let our communities become #linktoilets.We have a responsibility to start conversation and not promote an agenda. What do you all think? Original...
- I found two things pretty wonderful about this post on the future of #PD:The main issues she identifies that are facing Professional Development: 1. There is an over-saturation of information. 2. We ...
- Very nice!Originally shared by Google Now you can get to your favorite Google products even faster by customizing how they appear in your Google bar. Just…
How Clear Is Your Role?This podcast episode is dedicated to the idea that we don’t have clarity around the differences between educational technology, blended learning,…- What I'm Using: Make Gifs out of Youtube Videos with your ChromebookI’ve been looking for a way to create high quality gifs on a chromebook and here it is! Chrome Web Store – MakeGIF Video Capture Capture HTML5…What I’m Using
- Could be really good improvements for tracking machines in your building.Originally shared by Melissa Benson New Features: View Recent Activity & Recent Users for Chromebooks Just saw this now… It ...
- What I'm Learning: Automated Resource Sharing with Google SitesI cannot take any of the credit for the amazing work that John Calvert has done. He is truly inspirational in all that he is creating for his…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- This is a student view of the future of school.I really love that the kids are working on Google Docs in this futuristic classroom. 😉…
- This is a student view of the future of school. I really love that the kids are working on Google Docs in this…This is a student view of the future of school. I really love that the kids are working on Google Docs in this futuristic classroom. 😉…
- Looks like the download and upload dance on chromebooks is about to get easier.Originally shared by OMG! Chrome! Google Drive will be the default download location on Chrome OS in the future. The cha...
- I like these quick hacks for your twitter and google drive workflows.Originally shared by Melissa Murphy “If This Then That”- Google Drive Edition As teachers, we can at times feel isolated from ...
- I am quite interested in some of the work going on in this community, and how video in general can make an impact.I wonder if a few of you would be game for joining this roundtable hangout on creatin...
- I am quite interested in some of the work going on in this community, and how video in general can make an impact. I…I am quite interested in some of the work going on in this community, and how video in general can make an impact. I wonder if a few of you would…
Awesome new feature!Erin Magley, Peter Douglas, Sudi Stodola, Matthew Woolums Originally shared by Google Drive New today — edit images right inside Google Slides and…- This is perhaps the most in-depth, specific, and engaging presentation on why Flipped learning matters.Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff This is perhaps the most in-depth, specific, and engaging presentation on why Flipped learning matters. I highly…
- This is perhaps the most in-depth, specific, and engaging presentation on why Flipped learning matters. I highly…This is perhaps the most in-depth, specific, and engaging presentation on why Flipped learning matters. I highly encourage you to check out the…
- Thank you to everyone who attended or watched the archive.It was a great conversation and we really were able to focus on shifting practice. Next Steps: 1. Keep on collaborating in the planning doc: ...
- Thank you to everyone who attended or watched the archive. It was a great conversation and we really were able to…Thank you to everyone who attended or watched the archive. It was a great conversation and we really were able to focus on shifting practice. Next…
- What would an Global and Open PD Calendar Look Like?I’ve been thinking a lot about Project Roundtable, and how others can start to take part in creating online experiences for one another. In this…
- What would an Global and Open PD Calendar Look Like? An Invitation to collaborate.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIIdnjRwrPI&feature=autoshare
- What I'm Learning: SAMR in PracticeI really like the simplicity and lack of specific app focus in this interactive SAMR infographic. However, it does skew just a bit toward Apple’s…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Learning Tools: Appear.In – Hangouts, but without the Google+ BaggageSo, I love me some Google+ hangouts. They are amazing, and I couldn’t be happier that they fit nicely into the Google ecosystem. But, let’s say…
- I love this concept.Techsmith is really starting to create an ecosystem for learning through video. What is the next step do you think? Originally shared by ****
- I love this concept. Techsmith is really starting to create an ecosystem for learning through video. What is the…I love this concept. Techsmith is really starting to create an ecosystem for learning through video. What is the next step do you think?…
- What I'm Learning: A Great How To for Connecting your Youtube and Google+ to Enable Hangouts on AirSomeone was asking for how to do this today, and I think this tutorial does a rather wonderful job of explaining the process. Enjoy! The True…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Project Roundtable: Using Online Portfolios as more than Digital ScrapbooksThank you so much to everyone for attending and taking part in this Roundtable. Here are your next steps: 1. Reflect upon this session and submit…What I’m Using
- I’m not sure you saw this through Google+, but we are doing an event on Portfolios today.Come if you can, or you can watch the archive and the planning/notes document. Originally shared by Ben Wilk...
- I’m not sure you saw this through Google+, but we are doing an event on Portfolios today. Come if you can, or you…I’m not sure you saw this through Google+, but we are doing an event on Portfolios today. Come if you can, or you can watch the archive and the…
- I will be inviting you to the hangout about 30 minutes prior to the Roundtable in order to make sure everything is…I will be inviting you to the hangout about 30 minutes prior to the Roundtable in order to make sure everything is set. Please don’t feel the need…
- I sent you an email, but iPhone I would send you a message in here as well.I had to drop my kids off at the bus stop this morning, so I should be to your office by 915. See you soon!
- I sent you an email, but iPhone I would send you a message in here as well. I had to drop my kids off at the bus…I sent you an email, but iPhone I would send you a message in here as well. I had to drop my kids off at the bus stop this morning, so I should be…
- Here is the direct link in case you are having any trouble.https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/hoaevent/AP36tYeKZ4b-RaF76kAQQF32m4DG8TQTDkYIuRKY7MbN3e-bG8CXyA?authuser=0&hl=en https://plus.google.com/...
- Going to be doing this roundtable hangout with some amazing people in 2 hours time.Among them, are Adam Bellow, Mike Muir, Gemma Tur Ferrer, and Stacy Smith. Come and Join us, and make sure you put y...
- What I'm Learning: Creating Short URLs within a Google SpreadsheetI really wanted to figure out a way to shorten links for use in Autocrat and FormMule, but I couldn’t figure out a good way of doing it using…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- All folks should use examples of their teaching (like these) as a way to show their expertise.This teacher is looking to come from Michigan to Denver, and I think from the looks of this video that sh...
- All folks should use examples of their teaching (like these) as a way to show their expertise. This teacher is…All folks should use examples of their teaching (like these) as a way to show their expertise. This teacher is looking to come from Michigan to…
- What I'm Using: The Badge Canvas from Digital MeThis single PDF (linked off of the page below) is an amazing template to jump start your thinking around badges. I will be using it in a team…What I’m Using
- Yes please.Originally shared by Ignite Education Possible idea for standardized badge creation? http://digitalme.co.uk/badgecanvas
- This is a collaborative writing game.I’m super intrigued by the fact that the story is shared via google docs, but it is written in an external platform.…
- This is a collaborative writing game. I’m super intrigued by the fact that the story is shared via google docs, but…This is a collaborative writing game. I’m super intrigued by the fact that the story is shared via google docs, but it is written in an external…
- I haven’t looked at BetterLesson for a while.Got sucked in today, and I have to say I am really impressed with what teachers are doing with it. What do other folks think about this tool? Is…
- I haven’t looked at BetterLesson for a while. Got sucked in today, and I have to say I am really impressed with what…I haven’t looked at BetterLesson for a while. Got sucked in today, and I have to say I am really impressed with what teachers are doing with it.…
- What I'm Learning: PRACTICAL TOOLS TO TRIGGER & SUPPORT SOCIAL INNOVATION, a DIY ToolkitThis DIY toolkit of innovation tools is pretty impressive, and I think could help almost anyone who is looking to create new knowledge or…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- This is awesome! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in Explain Everything. I’m also intrigued by how you see…This is awesome! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in Explain Everything. I’m also intrigued by how you see Tumblr fitting into the mix. I…
- This is awesome!I can’t wait to see what you come up with in Explain Everything. I’m also intrigued by how you see Tumblr fitting into the mix. I think the…
- You can now pin a google+ post to the top of a community!This means we can sustain conversations and model great examples of reflective practice. I’m thinking we might want to try weekly discussion...
- You can now pin a google+ post to the top of a community! This means we can sustain conversations and model great…You can now pin a google+ post to the top of a community! This means we can sustain conversations and model great examples of reflective practice.…
What If We Turned Off Email?In this podcast I discuss the possibility of turning off email in favor of social media and collaborative tools. What do you think? Would you turn…- Using Google Glass and Hangouts for Learning English (in Vietnam)This looks really interesting. I love the idea of being “live” with an in-person experience. Topica: Vietnamese education startup uses Google…
- Paper-based Clickers… wait, what?I’m really intrigued by this idea. Is anyone using Plickers in their classroom or for professional learning? Details | Plickers – Clickers,…
- Thank you so much to everyone for attending and taking part in this Roundtable. Here are your next steps:1. Reflect upon this session and submit evidence for your Rountable badge: http://badges.p2pu....
- I would love to see who has expertise for using Online Portfolios with students and teachers in order to support…I would love to see who has expertise for using Online Portfolios with students and teachers in order to support more self-reflection and less…
- I wanted to make sure this community had access to this event for next Friday.Please add yourself to the planning document if you are interested in being a participant or a viewer. Originally shared ...
- I wanted to make sure this community had access to this event for next Friday. Please add yourself to the planning…I wanted to make sure this community had access to this event for next Friday. Please add yourself to the planning document if you are interested…
- Do you all have an ETA for FormMule as an docs Add-On in New Sheets?It is fine if you don’t, but I have a specific use that I am looking for a large scale rollout, so I wanted to check to see if I ...
- Do you all have an ETA for FormMule as an docs Add-On in New Sheets? It is fine if you don’t, but I have a specific…Do you all have an ETA for FormMule as an docs Add-On in New Sheets? It is fine if you don’t, but I have a specific use that I am looking for a…
- This may become important.Originally shared by Amit Agarwal How to write your own add-ons for Google Docs. http://www.labnol.org/internet/write-add-google-docs/28446/…
- This. Is. Huge.Peter Douglas, Peter Douglas Originally shared by Andrew Stillman (Personal) Woot! This is really big news for educators. Apps-script is all…
- Some of the folks who have been Microsoft Office holdouts can now cross off “Track Changes” as missing features in…Some of the folks who have been Microsoft Office holdouts can now cross off “Track Changes” as missing features in Google Docs. Kirk Anderson, did…
- So this is why the script gallery wasn’t added two new sheets. This is going to be awesome!http://googledrive.blogspot.com/2014/03/add-ons.html?m=1
- So excited that doctopus is now easier for more teachers. Go and play!Originally shared by Jay Atwood Here’s how you do Doctopus and Add-ons. The Nerd Sector of the Interwebz is exploding right now...
- I now understand the strategy behind not enabling the script gallery in the new Google spreadsheets.I love the idea of having a type of “app store” within Google Docs. So cool! http://googledrive...
- I’ve been thinking a lot about online teacher and leader portfolios.The ones that I have seen most often resemble online scrapbooks of things going on in the classroom or at the school. Does anyone...
- I’ve been thinking a lot about online teacher and leader portfolios. The ones that I have seen most often resemble…I’ve been thinking a lot about online teacher and leader portfolios. The ones that I have seen most often resemble online scrapbooks of things…
- Great Presentation on how terrible presentations are.I really enjoyed this Google Slideshow. It makes me happy to know that other folks struggle with this type of “teaching” as well. PowerPoint in…
- Possibly most strategic Technology Integration approach I have ever seen: Distributed PDI met with Mike Muir of Auburn Schools (Maine) on a Project Roundtable Hangout the other day, and he introduced me to their Distributed PD…
- And you thought spreadsheets were just for productivity.Originally shared by Eric Curts Battlesheets! Using Google Sheets to play a version of the Battleship game online. Try it out: http://www.appsu...
- #WhyTeach: High Schoolers Who Want to Teach (A Twitter experiment in #dpsk12) via @jdarnelldpsThis is possibly the best uses of twitter with a group of students I have seen in a very long time. Special kudos to Justin Darnell. What an…
- I thought some of you might want to use this in some of your sessions on Hangouts.Here is a Google Doc with Animated gifs that walks you through many of the steps of setting up and sharing a hangout/...
- I thought some of you might want to use this in some of your sessions on Hangouts. Here is a Google Doc with…I thought some of you might want to use this in some of your sessions on Hangouts. Here is a Google Doc with Animated gifs that walks you through…
- I made a “How To” document for hangouts and hangouts on air for a session I facilitated on Friday and I thought it…I made a “How To” document for hangouts and hangouts on air for a session I facilitated on Friday and I thought it might be more widely useful to…
- Use this hangout in order to practice Hanging Out.events/cm2slnscvla02fe8p1jubflc38k?authkey=COi9pKaL8q2rEw
- This is the third room for testing out hangouts.events/cfp2r0lc1h59lhf9j6bkr3cosl4?authkey=CPeY4-7hj4X34AE
- This is a room to try out hangouts on your own.events/covgqt9tp74riphkv7u8lbuvno0?authkey=CP2m79jgt-PcFA
- Originally shared by Ben WilkoffUse this hangout in order to practice Hanging Out. events/cm2slnscvla02fe8p1jubflc38k?authkey=COi9pKaL8q2rEw
- Hangouts and Face-To-Face Events to Support Online Communities of Practicehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgWGbKvDPuU&feature=youtube_gdata If you want to be on the video portion, here is the link:…
- We still have two spots left on the roundtable for people to participate on the hangout.If you put your name in the planning doc in the participant section, I will call you when the hangout starts an...
- We still have two spots left on the roundtable for people to participate on the hangout. If you put your name in the…We still have two spots left on the roundtable for people to participate on the hangout. If you put your name in the planning doc in the…
- Shifting Practice: Outcome-Based Badges Roundtable*Planning Doc:* http://bit.ly/shiftroundtable This is going to be an amazing roundtable on how we are _Actually Shifting Practice_ using badges…
- I will be sending out the invitation to join the hangout about 30 minutes before the hangout starts.If you can join early and troubleshoot any technical issues, that’s great. If not, I’ll see you...
- I will be sending out the invitation to join the hangout about 30 minutes before the hangout starts. If you can join…I will be sending out the invitation to join the hangout about 30 minutes before the hangout starts. If you can join early and troubleshoot any…
- Here is the direct link to the hangout, in case you don’t get it any other…Here is the direct link to the hangout, in case you don’t get it any other way:…
- For those of you who haven’t seen this is another space…This session is going to be a great collaboration between a number of states, school districts, and organizations. Looking forward to it! O...
- The #sxswedu Twitter Archive (for your data mining pleasure)I am a huge fan of learning from others, and I think one of the best ways to learn from #sxswedu is to look through all of the tweets.…
- I wonder what a State EdTech Chief would look like?https://www.edsurge.com/n/2014-03-04-obama-proposes-200m-for-edtech?utm_content=bufferd964c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=b…
- I just made a twitter archive of #sxswedu.It required the “new Google Sheets” because there are already almost 14,000 unique tweets. Come see what folks are talking about!…
- I just made a twitter archive of #sxswedu. It required the “new Google Sheets” because there are already almost…I just made a twitter archive of #sxswedu. It required the “new Google Sheets” because there are already almost 14,000 unique tweets. Come see…
- Each of you has RSVP’d for the Outcome-Based Badges Roundtable event, but I want to make sure you all can start…Each of you has RSVP’d for the Outcome-Based Badges Roundtable event, but I want to make sure you all can start collaborating prior to the…
- Are you a Conference Sponge? #sxsweduIn this carcast I look at whether or not we need to define a new role for those who are learning from a conference that is taking place in another…
- Are you a Conference Sponge? Defining a new role for learning through tweets. #sxsweduhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttVgjCjV5b4&feature=autoshare
Are We Making Upside Down Investments In Education?In this podcast episode I think through whether or not we are making upside down investments in develop curriculum and people within our schools…- What I'm Learning: Achievery (an Open Badges System)I really like the simplicity of this service/site. It is exremely easy to get started creating or issuing badges with this site. Anyone using it…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Thanks so much for being a part of the Blend-tastic Bombastic community.However, would you please stop posting your blog posts without any additional context within that community. Some of the topics...
- Thanks so much for being a part of the Blend-tastic Bombastic community. However, would you please stop posting your…Thanks so much for being a part of the Blend-tastic Bombastic community. However, would you please stop posting your blog posts without any…
- K-12 Curriculum and Books now on Google PlayThis may potentially be a game changer for how content is made available digitally. I don’t think Google is messing around when it comes to…
February 2014
129 posts- How a conference should be run: #ipdx14I am so impressed by the way in which this page, and the conference itself is laid out. Special hat tip to Darren Hudgins for creating an amazing…
- Saw this idea at #ice14 within Julia Fallon’s session.Really important concept for all of us!
- I will end up inviting many of you directly to this event, but I wanted those of you that are interested to get a…I will end up inviting many of you directly to this event, but I wanted those of you that are interested to get a heads up. I’m truly excited to…
What Types Of Fear Are Legitimate?In this podcast episode, I tackle all of the types of fear that I am seeing around my work and the work of those I am collaborating with. I…- Thank you to everyone that participated in this event.The collaborative document is now completely filled with valuable insights and resources for further exploration. Here is how you can continue th...
- Thank you to everyone that participated in this event. The collaborative document is now completely filled with…Thank you to everyone that participated in this event. The collaborative document is now completely filled with valuable insights and resources…
- What I'm Learning: Fed-Ex Days in your schoolWhile I am more generally familiar with the topic, I really like how this one principal talks about individualized PD for and by her teachers. I…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- What do you think of the idea of “Fed-Ex Days” within our PD structures (days in which you have to “ship” something…What do you think of the idea of “Fed-Ex Days” within our PD structures (days in which you have to “ship” something you have built)? Here is a…
- I’m coming back to the three of you based upon some conversations from a couple of weeks ago around doing another…I’m coming back to the three of you based upon some conversations from a couple of weeks ago around doing another hang out roundtable on badges. I…
- I thought this resource was pretty great for finding ways to customize chrome for better accessibility.Could be really useful to this group. https://sites.google.com/site/gchromeat/home//cdn.embedly....
- I thought this resource was pretty great for finding ways to customize chrome for better accessibility. Could be…I thought this resource was pretty great for finding ways to customize chrome for better accessibility. Could be really useful to this group.…
- Great resource for how to use chrome extensions as assistive technologies.I didn’t know many of the apps recommended, do you? https://sites.google.com/site/gchromeat/home//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/p...
- Great resource for how to use chrome extensions as assistive technologies. I didn’t know many of the apps…Great resource for how to use chrome extensions as assistive technologies. I didn’t know many of the apps recommended, do you?…
- #COedchat is going to be awesome (Feb 24th at 4:00 MST)! But, I have questions…In this carcast, I think through how amazing a state-wide twitter chat will be. Please come and join this afternoon and every 4th MONDAY (sorry I…
- Chrome as Assistive TechnologyThis is an amazing resource for how Google Chrome can be used to help special needs students to take full advantage of the tools at their…
- The "Why do Open Educational Resources Matter?" Roundtable*Link to the planning doc:* http://bit.ly/openroundtable *Roundtable purpose:* 1. This roundtable will delve into the reasons for why any teacher…
- If you didn’t get the invite right away, here is the direct link to the…If you didn’t get the invite right away, here is the direct link to the hangout:…
- I wanted to send a quick message this morning to let you know that I will be “calling” each of these Google+…I wanted to send a quick message this morning to let you know that I will be “calling” each of these Google+ accounts about 20 minutes before the…
- Really great ways of showing competency toward standards.Originally shared by Rich Kiker Common Core in Action: 10 Visual Literacy Strategies http://zite.to/1crseL2 http://zite.to/1crseL2
- Audio Editing and "Podcasting" from the ChromebookI wrote this email earlier today and I thought it might be valuable to the readers of this blog as well. Here is what I wrote about recording…
- Some really great folks have already started putting their info in the planning document for our event on Friday….Some really great folks have already started putting their info in the planning document for our event on Friday. Come and play!…
- Some really great folks have already started putting their info in the planning document for our event on Friday.Come and play! http://bit.ly/openroundtable Looking forward to seeing all of your then...
- If you want to be on the video portion, here is the link:…If you want to be on the video portion, here is the link:…
- Great Use of the Tools: #TeacherEffectiveness on Padlet h/t @InnovativeEduI love this example of using a tool for a strategic teaching and learning purpose. Nice work, Lisa! Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator:…
- Google released a do’s and dont’s for explorers. What do you think?https://sites.google.com/site/glasscomms/glass-explorers
- Four wonderful workflow options for using google docs/drive to manage and turn in assignments in the classroom.Originally shared by Catlin Tucker Are you going paperless with Google? Collecting large...
- Better How to for Installing Linux on your ChromebookThis is, by far, the best step by step for the two primary ways for installing linux on the chromebook. Why would you do that? For reasons that…
- Amazing Google Form Hack: Submit via url (you don't have to actually fill out the form)!So, I really wanted a way to send out an email for people to submit a choice without having to actually fill out a form. I wanted to do this to…
What Will Arlo Know?In this podcast I talk about the birth of my third child as well as the challenge that educating him presents. I also think through just how all…- I really like this method of students demonstrating the standards through learning objects.http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ccia-screencasting-4th-grade-math-monica-burns#null
- I found the argument here about going deeper with adult conversations to be really compelling.I wonder what you folks would say? http://dennissparks.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/how-to-deepen-professiona...
- I found the argument here about going deeper with adult conversations to be really compelling. I wonder what you…I found the argument here about going deeper with adult conversations to be really compelling. I wonder what you folks would say?…
- I don’t know how they were promoting this, but I had no idea until I saw it on twitter.I’m kind of thinking that #edcampdenver should take over #coedchat, so that CDE understands just how powerfu...
- Great hashtag for coaches (and all those who lead adults): #EduCoachI’m not sure why I hadn’t seen this before, but I think this is a great hashtag and chat that seem to be providing a lot of great resources for…
- Create Some Learning: TackkI’m interested in this visual presentation/learning tool. There are others like it, but this one is quite easy to use and there is very little to…
- Anyone want to join me for #coedchat next Tuesday?http://www.cde.state.co.us/node/13097
- This is a fantastic demonstration of every day use of Google Docs.Such a great way for science teachers expecially to get started right away. Peter Douglas, I wonder if this example would work well o...
- This is a fantastic demonstration of every day use of Google Docs. Such a great way for science teachers expecially…This is a fantastic demonstration of every day use of Google Docs. Such a great way for science teachers expecially to get started right away.…
I really like how useful this quick reference is for chromebooks. Could be good to use in schools.Originally shared by OMG! Chrome! New to Chrome OS? Here’s a quick walkthrough of the Chrome OS des...- What I'm learning: Google Docs and Descriptive FeedbackI like this explanation about how to use Google docs for such deep feedback. How to Use Google Drive for Descriptive Feedback. Act on John…What I’m LearningWhat I’m Using
- Shocker (or not): Chemistry teacher doesn't test Periodic Table.I found this podcast episode about a chemistry teacher who doesn’t test on the periodic table because you can google the answers to be extremely…
- One of the best, most concise, explanations of Creative Commons I have come across.Creative Commons Licenses Explained In Plain English One of the best ways to find usable copyrighted works, especially images, is to find someone…
- Although I like the simplicity that gClassFfolders represents, this workflow for iPad and Google Docs is really…Although I like the simplicity that gClassFfolders represents, this workflow for iPad and Google Docs is really quite elegant.…
- The missing app on a chromebook is finally here: ScreencastingScreencasting on a chromebook has been the elusive white whale, but I no longer have to wait to create videos from my chromebook screen or do some…
- I’m so excited to have Cable Green, Director of Global Learning from Creative Commons, take part in this roundtable.I love what he wrote on the planning doc for his experience with OER: I work at C...
- I think this course outline is amazing.Kirk Anderson, Erin Magley, Sudi Stodola, Peter Douglas, and Matthew Woolums this makes me want two things: 1. An EdTech community that is focused…
- I am so excited to have an in-depth discussion about Open Educational Resources, and to hear experiences about who…I am so excited to have an in-depth discussion about Open Educational Resources, and to hear experiences about who is using and creating the…
- Screencasting on a chromebook!!!https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/screencastify-screen-vide/mmeijimgabbpbgpdklnllpncmdofkcpn?utm_source=plus
- I thought this might be valuable to our folks using iPads.Originally shared by Stephanie Schroeder For those that use both GAFE and iPads, here’s a site I made last year that helps sort out how to ...
- I just saw that you can make the hangout on OERs on the 21st.Is there any chance you would be able to be on the video portion and bring your considerable perspective to it? https://plus.google.com/ev...
- I just saw that you can make the hangout on OERs on the 21st. Is there any chance you would be able to be on the…I just saw that you can make the hangout on OERs on the 21st. Is there any chance you would be able to be on the video portion and bring your…
- Thank you to everyone that took part!We had a great discussion and a lot of valuable resources were shared. Here is how you can follow up on this conversation: 1. Reflect and apply…
- Thank you to everyone that took part! We had a great discussion and a lot of valuable resources were shared. Here is…Thank you to everyone that took part! We had a great discussion and a lot of valuable resources were shared. Here is how you can follow up on this…
- What are the best ways to ask students to activate their background knowledge in order to increase the rigor and…What are the best ways to ask students to activate their background knowledge in order to increase the rigor and relevance of their responses?
- This blog post is a beautiful metaphor and summarizes much of the conversation that we had on Friday regarding…This blog post is a beautiful metaphor and summarizes much of the conversation that we had on Friday regarding badges and micro-credentials. How…
- This question is super important. Are conferences still relevant?http://tomwhitby.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/are-education-conferences-relevant/
- These components of starting up a school are right on. I like the context for both PD and Tech.http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/02/wish-list-piecing-together-an-ideal-school-from-the-ground-up/
- Launching the #ILearnFrom project to honor those in your PLN.I realized a long while ago that Follow Friday (or #FF on twitter) wasn’t a very good way to honor the depth of learning going on in social…
- If anyone missed the Project Roundtable session on Badges, this is an awesome summary of it from John Graves.It really highlights all of the wonderful people who took part in the panel. Thank you all...
- If anyone missed the Project Roundtable session on Badges, this is an awesome summary of it from John Graves. It…If anyone missed the Project Roundtable session on Badges, this is an awesome summary of it from John Graves. It really highlights all of the…
- I found this podcast episode about a chemistry teacher who doesn’t test on the periodic table because you can google…I found this podcast episode about a chemistry teacher who doesn’t test on the periodic table because you can google the answers to be extremely…
- I am really interested in the “myths” that are debunked in this study:Myth 1: New technologies are being developed all the time, the past history of the impact of technology is irrelevant to what...
- I like this explanation about how to use Google docs for such deep feedback.http://tapintoteenminds.com/2014/02/06/use-google-drive-descriptive-feedback/
- Denver Online High School students create an app for learning.I love this project so much! How many of your students are creating their own learning environments? There’s An App (Class) For That! — Mobile App…
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- The "Why should we be using Badges for Learning?" RoundtableThank you so much for everyone who participated live. The notes document is now a hugely valuable resource for those who want to start…
- Since we already have a great blog post in the community on the SAMR model, I wanted to share a great resource for…Since we already have a great blog post in the community on the SAMR model, I wanted to share a great resource for how to construct a professional…
- Pop some popcorn and get ready for some learning!We will be getting started in 30 minutes. You can start putting in your questions on the Q&A app from the event page, and you can add your info to…
- I’m intrigued by the idea if what blended learning looks like in a SPED or an inclusion classroom.Do you have any insights you would like to share?
- I’m intrigued by the idea if what blended learning looks like in a SPED or an inclusion classroom. Do you have any…I’m intrigued by the idea if what blended learning looks like in a SPED or an inclusion classroom. Do you have any insights you would like to share?
- Anyone want the chance to have their animated gif on the next version of Doctopus?Originally shared by Andrew Stillman (Personal) Need this community’s help. I’m on a major, multi-day code sprint...
- New research on Lectures from Grant Wiggins (UbD)I’m intrigued by the idea of where lecture fits (if anywhere) in a blended classroom. Looking at this research makes me want to dig in. Is…
I’ve been trying to figure out how to show what “digital learning” looks like in the classroom for a very long time,…I’ve been trying to figure out how to show what “digital learning” looks like in the classroom for a very long time, but until yesterday I wasn’t…- In this video blog from The Fellowship of Open Spokes I talk about the hashtag that I am using to honor all of the…In this video blog from The Fellowship of Open Spokes I talk about the hashtag that I am using to honor all of the amazing people I am learning…
- I’m really interested in this idea of combing blended methods and the needs of special education.Please share any resources or ideas you might have in this area. Thank you!
- I’m really interested in this idea of combing blended methods and the needs of special education. Please share any…I’m really interested in this idea of combing blended methods and the needs of special education. Please share any resources or ideas you might…
- I wanted to share these images shared on #DigitalLearningDay that I put together from Twitter.I think that it helps to illustrate a lot of what blended learning looks like, but I also think that it i...
- I wanted to share these images shared on #DigitalLearningDay that I put together from Twitter. I think that it…I wanted to share these images shared on #DigitalLearningDay that I put together from Twitter. I think that it helps to illustrate a lot of what…
- I think that this dichotomy describes a lot of how adults need to be able to function within a professional learning…I think that this dichotomy describes a lot of how adults need to be able to function within a professional learning experience (especially one…
How Can We Crowdsource Our Digital Learning?In this podcast I discuss how I’m looking at aggregating all of the images shared during digital learning day on Twitter. I will be publishing the…- Bell Hooks on Paradise in the Classroom.This may be a popular quote to some, but it was new to me. I’m intrigued by the idea of a classroom as a potential paradise. It begs the question,…
- Along with invitations for connecting through video from Susan Spellman Cann, I am really intrigued by the idea of…Along with invitations for connecting through video from Susan Spellman Cann, I am really intrigued by the idea of how we honor those we are…
- Thanks for leading such a great session, Kelly Sain.https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hAKjGXU6qaQZaminGg7643A96vvwJlTM9zDZ1k1mfD0/mobilepresent?slide=id.p
- I really want to make sure that any time we are talking about “badges” we aren’t talking about accelerated reader…I really want to make sure that any time we are talking about “badges” we aren’t talking about accelerated reader type rewards.…
- What if Every Day was an Unconference?In this "Walk and Talk", I explore the idea of how we make unconferences into the normal way of learning and growing. What would happen if every…
- What if Every Day was an Unconference? An #EdCampDenver Reflectionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o6sFvlgsT8&feature=autoshare
- I’m intrigued by this idea of the intersection of SPED and Blended Learning.If any of you have experience in this area, please come and share your insight.
- I’m intrigued by this idea of the intersection of SPED and Blended Learning. If any of you have experience in this…I’m intrigued by this idea of the intersection of SPED and Blended Learning. If any of you have experience in this area, please come and share…
- I’m intrigued by the idea of where lecture fits (if anywhere) in a blended classroom.Looking at this research makes me want to dig in. Is flipping another form of lecture? Originally shared by Doug...
- I’m intrigued by the idea of where lecture fits (if anywhere) in a blended classroom. Looking at this research makes…I’m intrigued by the idea of where lecture fits (if anywhere) in a blended classroom. Looking at this research makes me want to dig in. Is…
- Hey, I’m continuing to invite folks to the community, but I think it may help if you put a new picture in the…Hey, I’m continuing to invite folks to the community, but I think it may help if you put a new picture in the community. I think when people see…
- Use a snowball mic and USB webcam on A Chromebook (just by plugging them in).I just found out that you can use a snowball mic and a USB webcam perfectly on a chromebook. No drivers. It just works. Not too shabby. Pretty…
- This may be a popular quote to some, but it was new to me.I’m intrigued by the idea of a classroom as a potential paradise. It begs the question, “Is your classroom a paradise?” Originally shar...
- This may be a popular quote to some, but it was new to me. I’m intrigued by the idea of a classroom as a potential…This may be a popular quote to some, but it was new to me. I’m intrigued by the idea of a classroom as a potential paradise. It begs the question,…
- The Big History Project: Science with the largest scope imaginable.I’m really intrigued by this project. Is anyone using it in their classrooms? Big History Project A STORY FOR EVERYONE Explore 13.7 billion years…
- How will you share your classroom?As I reflect upon #EdCampDenver, the one thing that keeps on coming back to me is a conversation I had with +Katie Christie about sharing between…
- Great post from a leader perspective on #EdCampDenverAnd, right on cue, +Alex Magaña put out his follow up blog post on #edcampdenver. It is a great one. 5 Things I learned from EdCampDenver
- From John Schinker: Follow up from Educon (or, how to make what comes next actually happen)I think this kind of follow up blog post is exactly the kind of thing that sustains momentum. It is about my other favorite event, Educon. Have…
All of the photos and videos from The Google Glass at #edcampdenver this weekend.Mostly, these were taken by kids and other people. Not so much me, which I like a lot. #throughglass
All of the photos and videos from The Google Glass at #edcampdenver this weekend. Mostly, these were taken by kids…All of the photos and videos from The Google Glass at #edcampdenver this weekend. Mostly, these were taken by kids and other people. Not so much…- I’m really proud to be a Colorado educator today.I know that we are doing amazing things, and I’m just glad to be a part of it. The next question, though, is what’s next?
- I’m really proud to be a Colorado educator today. I know that we are doing amazing things, and I’m just glad to be a…I’m really proud to be a Colorado educator today. I know that we are doing amazing things, and I’m just glad to be a part of it. The next…
- I wonder if any of you have experience with blended learning in a special Ed or inclusion classroom. If so, please…I wonder if any of you have experience with blended learning in a special Ed or inclusion classroom. If so, please share!
- I think this kind of follow up blog post is exactly the kind of thing that sustains momentum.It is about my other favorite event, Educon. Have any of you written follow up blog posts for yesterday? h...
- I think this kind of follow up blog post is exactly the kind of thing that sustains momentum. It is about my other…I think this kind of follow up blog post is exactly the kind of thing that sustains momentum. It is about my other favorite event, Educon. Have…
- Can’t wait to dig in myself.Originally shared by Laura Mitchell #edcampdenver was incredible! Thank you to everyone who braved the snowy roads to join us. I’ve spent all…
As I reflect upon #EdCampDenver, the one thing that keeps on coming back to me is a conversation I had with Katie…As I reflect upon #EdCampDenver, the one thing that keeps on coming back to me is a conversation I had with Katie Christie about sharing between…- And, right on cue, Alex Magaña put out his follow up blog post on #edcampdenver. It is a great one.http://courageousprincpals.blogspot.com/2014/02/5-things-i-learned-from-edcampdenver.html?m=1
- What do badges mean for learning?https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nob5G87kxVXeaGdSts2KZ1zwDTZvMlDh__Qgo3A46eg/edit?usp=docslist_api
- This is the live channel that will have four of our sessions today. Enjoy!Originally shared by edcamp Denver This event goes all day! This is the live streaming portion of EdCamp Denver at KCAA on Fe...
- I’m intrigued by which districts/schools leave Google+, Twitter, Youtube, and Facebook open or blocked.Quick Poll time! +1 each response if your school or district blocks or leaves it open.
- I’m intrigued by which districts/schools leave Google+, Twitter, Youtube, and Facebook open or blocked. Quick Poll…I’m intrigued by which districts/schools leave Google+, Twitter, Youtube, and Facebook open or blocked. Quick Poll time! +1 each response if your…
- I’m intrigued by how blended Learning and special education team up to create something greater.Are any of you currently working in schools that have done something specific needs to areas? I wonde...
- I’m intrigued by how blended Learning and special education team up to create something greater. Are any of you…I’m intrigued by how blended Learning and special education team up to create something greater. Are any of you currently working in schools that…
- If you want to talk to some EdCamps Today, please come and play.Special Thanks to Ryan Smith in Round Rock. It is going great! Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff This is an open hangout, and the link i...
I just found out that you can use a snowball mic and a USB webcam perfectly on a chromebook.No drivers. It just works. Not too shabby. Pretty Good Setup for #EdCampDenver Tomorrow.
I just found out that you can use a snowball mic and a USB webcam perfectly on a chromebook. No drivers. It just…I just found out that you can use a snowball mic and a USB webcam perfectly on a chromebook. No drivers. It just works. Not too shabby. Pretty…- I am really intrigued by this diagram and it makes me wonder what is the right combination of policy, pedagogy and…I am really intrigued by this diagram and it makes me wonder what is the right combination of policy, pedagogy and paradigms for you?…
- Here is the second half of the day.Originally shared by edcamp Denver This is the second half of the day, starting with the Demo Slam.
- Here is the second half of the day. Enjoy.Originally shared by edcamp Denver This is the second half of the day, starting with the Demo Slam.
- Here is the live session. All day long!Originally shared by edcamp Denver This event goes all day! This is the live streaming portion of EdCamp Denver at KCAA on February 1st. We are…
January 2014
217 posts
To all of you driving into work today, don’t worry.We have nearly 600 cups of coffee and a whole a lot of learning coming tomorrow. I don’t even see the snow.- To all of you driving into work today, don’t worry. We have nearly 600 cups of coffee and a whole a lot of learning…To all of you driving into work today, don’t worry. We have nearly 600 cups of coffee and a whole a lot of learning coming tomorrow. I don’t even…
- Thought you might like this question.Originally shared by Jake Ludington Remember when the library was the best place to find anything? http://youtu.be/OsuW_LNoamw
- Ode to EduconThis is a digital story made in a workshop in the winter of 2014. It is about my first experience at #Educon in Philadelphia. Here is the…
- Ode to #Educon: A Digital Story I made for a workshop this week. cc @chrislehmannhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIObnYiajUo&feature=autoshare
- From Lee Webster: Hosting a Podcast On Google DriveVery interesting way to use google drive for hosting your own podcast. Original Post from Lee Webster: Some great tips for using Google Drive for…
- From Jake Ludington: Libraries as great places to find things.Thought you might like this question. Original Post from Jake Ludington: Remember when the library was the best place to find anything? Love for…
- Did you know there is a Rubik's cube world championship?I want everyone to feel as passionate about something as this young man feels about Rubik’s cubes. 2013 Rubik’s Cube World Championship: Day 1!
What Is The Moment In Which Learning Changed For You?In this podcast, I talk about how no one else will tell your story for you. I also think through how important it is to do reflections about…- What are the stories you most want to tell?I’m engaged in a Digital Storytelling workshop this week, and it has made me rethink all of the stories I want to tell about learning and even my…
- What are the stories you most want to tell? #DigitalStorytellingIsNotDeadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynz7WqnZxOI&feature=autoshare
- Very interesting way to use google drive for hosting your own podcast.Originally shared by Lee Webster Some great tips for using Google Drive for podcasting http://gratwickproductions.com/blog/2014/0...
- I want everyone to feel as passionate about something as this young man feels about Rubik’s cubes.http://youtu.be/HCXdUWnT6hk
- I finally remembered where I had heard Professional Learning Nachos before!Kevin Croghan, PLN’s are ripe for redefining as this blog post from exactly one year ago lays out. http://tpkbrenner.wordp...
- I finally remembered where I had heard Professional Learning Nachos before! Kevin Croghan, PLN’s are ripe for…I finally remembered where I had heard Professional Learning Nachos before! Kevin Croghan, PLN’s are ripe for redefining as this blog post from…
- Hungry Teacher: A very interesting model for math curriculum focused on critical thinking.There are a large amount of math lessons on this site, specific to critical thinking. I have seen many that speak to the shifts, and in student…
- Woohoo!Jade Forester, Open Badges Global Coordinator at the Mozilla Foundation just confirmed to be on the Roundtable Panel for this event. Thank you,…
- This site is really intriguing to me.The lessons seem to be all of pretty high quality, and it is hosted on a wordpress site, available to all. Hmm… anyone using these?…
- This site is really intriguing to me. The lessons seem to be all of pretty high quality, and it is hosted on a…This site is really intriguing to me. The lessons seem to be all of pretty high quality, and it is hosted on a wordpress site, available to all.…
- There are a large amount of math lessons on this site, specific to critical thinking.I have seen many that speak to the shifts, and in student ownership. http://hungryteacher.com/#null//cdn.embedly.c...
- There are a large amount of math lessons on this site, specific to critical thinking. I have seen many that speak to…There are a large amount of math lessons on this site, specific to critical thinking. I have seen many that speak to the shifts, and in student…
- Must Read for teachers and leaders using Google+: 50 Cool Things To Do On Google+ Right Now50 Cool Things To Do On Google+ Right Now If you are ummming and arring about Google+ now is the time to get involved. As they say, the first step…
- How Personal Should Learning Be?I’m intrigued by this concept of "personal learning" rather than Personalized Learning that +Christopher Sessums had raised during the…
- How Personal Should Learning Be? Thank you @csessums for the thought provoking questions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTnYMcSydE4&feature=autoshare
- Especially now that we have a new planning document: http://join.openspokes.com and a new set of members, I thought…Especially now that we have a new planning document: http://join.openspokes.com and a new set of members, I thought I would welcome everyone and…
- 50 App Scripts for Gmail and DriveI found this list to be illuminating, as many of them are not typically used for educational purposes. However, a lot of productivity hacks are…
User-generated Color Palettes are kind of amazing.I am a fan of the beautiful palettes that people bring to this site: http://www.colourlovers.com/palettes/most-views/all-time/meta- Susan Spellman Cann, I put together Open Spokes 2.0 instructions:…Susan Spellman Cann, I put together Open Spokes 2.0 instructions:…
- Right about now is when I wish there was an online community of leaf ice I knew specifically for math teachers.So cool. http://mashable.com/2014/01/25/vine-challenge-geoshapes-roundup/?utm_campaign=F...
- Right about now is when I wish there was an online community of leaf ice I knew specifically for math teachers. So…Right about now is when I wish there was an online community of leaf ice I knew specifically for math teachers. So cool.…
- mxHero Toolbox: Self-desctructing email and click trackingI’m intrigued by this idea that we could be making email into a “Snapchat” or figuring out how to track who is really communicating and…
- I wanted to share this out to all of my circles.If you haven’t seen The Fellowship of Open Spokes project, I encourage you to check it out for version 2.0! Come reflect on your practice in our…
- I wanted to share this out to all of my circles. If you haven’t seen The Fellowship of Open Spokes project, I…I wanted to share this out to all of my circles. If you haven’t seen The Fellowship of Open Spokes project, I encourage you to check it out for…
- Great blog post on Reflection as an integral part of the learning process.This blog post is epic and amazing. I would love to see more of this type of reflection in every classroom. Reflection in the Learning Process,…
- Alright, so Susan Spellman Cann has done an amazing job of inviting new folks to be members of the fellowship.I think it is time to move in to Open Spokes 2.0 with everyone on board! To do this, I ha...
- Alright, so Susan Spellman Cann has done an amazing job of inviting new folks to be members of the fellowship. I…Alright, so Susan Spellman Cann has done an amazing job of inviting new folks to be members of the fellowship. I think it is time to move in to…
- The Web 2.0 Dead PoolAlways interesting to see all of the platforms in the Web 2.0 dead pool. Did you know Yahoo had a podcasting service once upon a time? The…
What Will Your Learning Legacy Be?This is my first addition of the learningischange podcast in almost a year. In this episode I ask a question that has been on my mind lately: what…- This is the next session of Project Roundtable.Elizabeth Walhof and Kiffany Lychock, I’d love to have you on the panel if either of you are available. Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff…
- This is an example of using Google Forms for “Adaptive Forms.”Elizabeth Walhof, I hope this makes sense.
Thank you so much for coming to today’s session.It really made for some great progress, and I am so excited by the group’s engagement.- Thank you so much for coming to today’s session. It really made for some great progress, and I am so excited by the…Thank you so much for coming to today’s session. It really made for some great progress, and I am so excited by the group’s engagement.
- Online communities of practicehttp://gifboom.com/x/340f116d
- I’m excited to take part in this group. Let’s continue the conversation.One question that I really think a lot about is this: What are you doing to increase choice within Professional Learning in...
- I’d love to invite folks to this community and ask a question:What are you doing to personalize professional learning in your district?
- I wasn’t able to find everyone’s Google Account, so if you have folks in your district that you know of, please…I wasn’t able to find everyone’s Google Account, so if you have folks in your district that you know of, please invite them!
- Ginger Lewman, That is so amazing that you are able to join us for this event.I wonder if you might be able to hop on the actual roundtable (the hangout). If so, would you add your info to the doc? h...
- Ginger Lewman, That is so amazing that you are able to join us for this event. I wonder if you might be able to hop…Ginger Lewman, That is so amazing that you are able to join us for this event. I wonder if you might be able to hop on the actual roundtable (the…
- This is an open hangout, and the link is…This is an open hangout, and the link is here:…
- This blog post is epic and amazing. I would love to see more of this type of reflection in every classroom.http://langwitches.org/blog/2014/01/22/reflection-in-the-learning-process-not-as-an-add-on/
- Thank you so much for everyone who participated live.The notes document is now a hugely valuable resource for those who want to start implementing badges: http://bit.ly/badgesroundtable Next Steps: 1...
- Thank you so much for everyone who participated live. The notes document is now a hugely valuable resource for those…Thank you so much for everyone who participated live. The notes document is now a hugely valuable resource for those who want to start…
- Doug Belshaw, I can’t imagine that you are free for this session, but I would be honored to have you on the Panel to…Doug Belshaw, I can’t imagine that you are free for this session, but I would be honored to have you on the Panel to discuss badges and…
- Discourse: A New Open Sourced Web Forum PlatformI wonder about the need for a new web forum platform when you have the ability to do this within social media, but I think the idea of a forum…
- Can “documents and deliverables” ever really create change?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmKLNRMteJw&feature=autoshare
- Can "documents and deliverables" create change?I’m really intrigued by the push that we have in education to "create documents" in order to try and bring about change within others. I wonder if…
- Bud Hunt, I know we have had a few rounds on this thus far, but I would love to represent your perspective on this…Bud Hunt, I know we have had a few rounds on this thus far, but I would love to represent your perspective on this panel if you are available. Let…
- We are going to be streaming out one room of our #EdCampDenver on February 1st.Even if you aren’t in the area, you can watch! Originally shared by edcamp Denver This event goes all day! This is the...
- We are going to be streaming out one room of our #EdCampDenver on February 1st. Even if you aren’t in the area, you…We are going to be streaming out one room of our #EdCampDenver on February 1st. Even if you aren’t in the area, you can watch! Originally shared…
- Trick your Gmail into only checking for new messages once an hour to increase productivity.I’m intrigued by this simple hack. I wonder if folks would like to use it and see if there workflows change. Take control of Gmail, only check it…
- This is a really intriguing concept of what skills are needed by today’s learners in terms of math (including logic)…This is a really intriguing concept of what skills are needed by today’s learners in terms of math (including logic) and language arts. I think it…
- This is a Job Description that I think might be valuable for folks interested in this work to take a look at.It is for a Blended Learning Instructional Coach and Coordinator at a School in Denver Pub...
- Resharing in this community based upon the fact that I value all of your opinions.Originally shared by Ben Wilkoff I think this is a great follow up to our conversations on Personalized Professional ...
- I’m intrigued by this simple hack. I wonder if folks would like to use it and see if there workflows change.http://www.googlegooru.com/take-control-of-gmail-only-check-it-once-per-hour-with-google-...
- I think this is a great follow up to our conversations on Personalized Professional Learning today.I wonder what folks would say about “enforcing personalization.” http://youtu.be/LBSXzFdvWmA//cd...
- I think this is a great follow up to our conversations on Personalized Professional Learning today. I wonder what…I think this is a great follow up to our conversations on Personalized Professional Learning today. I wonder what folks would say about “enforcing…
- Great video from #Rhizo14 on enforcing independence.I think this is a great follow up to our conversations on Personalized Professional Learning today. I wonder what folks would say about “enforcing…
- Code combat: an open sourced game that teaches everyone how to program by programming the game.I love the recursive nature of this open project. I can’t wait to see just how many folks sign on to help create it. The community that is being…
- Apparently, there are some folks that believe we don't need math to be good at computer science. Hmm…This is a really intriguing concept of what skills are needed by today’s learners in terms of math (including logic) and language arts. I think it…
- Always interesting to see all of the platforms in the Web 2.0 dead pool.Did you know Yahoo had a podcasting service once upon a time? http://www.archiveteam.org/index.php?title=Deathwatch#2014
- We will be starting in just over half an hour with these lovely folks on the roundtable:David Warlick, Christopher Sessums, Julie A.C. Balen, Donna Fry, Rob Clarke, Michelle Baldwin, Jessica Johnston...
- We need some more folks to ask good questions of New Zealand, Baltimore, Ontario, and Colorado regarding…We need some more folks to ask good questions of New Zealand, Baltimore, Ontario, and Colorado regarding Professional Learning. What are your…
- The 'What is Personalized Professional Learning?' RoundtableThanks to everyone for attending! Things you can do to keep the conversation going: 1. Continue to edit and add to the Google Doc:…Project Roundtable
- Jessica Raleigh, have you seen this project?Originally shared by Ian O’Byrne Awesome – Teach students (and learn) how to code using an online multi-player challenge, and now it’s…
- Every computer is a Chromebook, if you want it to be.I’ve been thinking all computers are potential chromebooks for a while. This is a pretty good portrayal of the future, I think. I’ve spotted an…
- Are we in a Post-Brand educational landscape?I like the idea of “debranding educational technology.” The Necessity Of Something Other Than Apple In Education
- I like the idea of “debranding educational technology.”http://www.teachthought.com/technology/necessity-something-apple-education/
- Whenever I need to know how to feel on a subject, IdeaChannel has me covered.This is my favorite discussion of the digital native vs. digital immigrant debate. Watch and keep the conversation going. Do “Digital Natives”…
- I’ve been thinking all computers are potential chromebooks for a while.This is a pretty good portrayal of the future, I think. http://thenextweb.com/google/2014/01/18/beyond-chromebooks-google-coul...
- I’ve been thinking all computers are potential chromebooks for a while. This is a pretty good portrayal of the…I’ve been thinking all computers are potential chromebooks for a while. This is a pretty good portrayal of the future, I think.…
- Is the Technology Integration matrix from Arizona a good starting or ending point?I wonder if anyone has seen the Technology Integration matrix from Arizona. I’m kind of amazed by the level of depth. What do you all think?…
- I’m just excited to take part!Originally shared by Kevin Croghan Yowza! We have had 78 new registrations for #edcampDenver in the last four days. We have 229 people registered…
- I thought you might find this dilemma for teachers/leaders interesting.http://m.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/11/great-teachers-dont-always-want-to-become-principals/281483/
- I think his words will resonate with this community.Particularly his advice about not overdoing an Agenda for professional learning. Originally shared by George Couros Spending the last week in Oslo,...
- I think his words will resonate with this community. Particularly his advice about not overdoing an Agenda for…I think his words will resonate with this community. Particularly his advice about not overdoing an Agenda for professional learning. Originally…
- To choose or not choose an LMS, that is the question.I found these points about choosing an LMS (or not), pretty compelling. It’s a lot like talking on a cup-and-string telephone—only it’s less fun,…
- This another example of a standards toolkit.This one (and the curriculum on it) is specifically supporting elementary school implementation of the standards. Originally shared by Michael…
- This another example of a standards toolkit. This one (and the curriculum on it) is specifically supporting…This another example of a standards toolkit. This one (and the curriculum on it) is specifically supporting elementary school implementation of…
- I found these to be quite wonderful in an existential way.Originally shared by Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls “Input the value you want” – Casio algebra calculator That calculator really has a han...
- You have all responded to this event, but I wanted to make sure that you were also able to add your info (even if…You have all responded to this event, but I wanted to make sure that you were also able to add your info (even if you can’t make it live) to the…
- While this isn’t always about Google, this community is one of the absolute best for sharing resources and receiving…While this isn’t always about Google, this community is one of the absolute best for sharing resources and receiving new ideas for technology…
- What does providing choice disrupt in Professional Learning?This is my reflection on the Blend-tastic Bombastic Personalized PD event from last night. Choice was alive and well last night. It disrupts a…
- What do we value in Professional Learning?I’m struggling with figuring out what I believe we should pay people to do within professional learning. I wonder if you might be able to help.…
- Try #2: What does providing choice disrupt in Professional Learning?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uum5vbjyf8o&feature=autoshare
- This is my favorite discussion of the digital native vs. digital immigrant debate.Watch and keep the conversation going. http://youtu.be/9WVKBAqjHiE
- Some poetry for your evening.This is the best poem about a father figure I have ever seen performed. I hope my son writes me one like it when he is old enough. Just watch and…
- I’m interested in what some of the other Affinity Group leaders would say to the question I posed in this video:…I’m interested in what some of the other Affinity Group leaders would say to the question I posed in this video: What do we value (and pay for) in…
- I wonder if anyone has seen the Technology Integration matrix from Arizona.I’m kind of amazed by the level of depth. What do you all think? http://www.azk12.org/tim///cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platfo...
- I wonder if anyone has seen the Technology Integration matrix from Arizona. I’m kind of amazed by the level of…I wonder if anyone has seen the Technology Integration matrix from Arizona. I’m kind of amazed by the level of depth. What do you all think?…
- I found these points about choosing an LMS (or not), pretty compelling.https://chroniclevitae.com/news/275-do-you-really-want-to-use-a-commercial-learning-management-system?cid=VTKT1
- Do you care to offer an answer: What do we value in Professional Learning?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSZ_mG5HJUk&feature=autoshare
- Derrick mcneillKaren Justl Laura Mitchell Erin Luong K. Michelle Howell-Martin Donna Fry yoshifumi murakami Michael Redfearn Devon Taylor Joelle Warsh Linnea…
- A really helpful tutorial for WordPress MultisiteI found this tutorial, especially the sections on domain mapping, to be extremely helpful for doing things that I was banging my head against the…
- What does giving teachers and leaders choice disrupt in Professional Learning?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXe3pS4MQog&feature=autoshare
- I am so excited that Christopher Sessums is going to be on the Roundtable hangout with us.Can’t wait to hear his perspective on Personalized Professional Learning. Please come and be on the Roundta...
- I am so excited that Christopher Sessums is going to be on the Roundtable hangout with us. Can’t wait to hear his…I am so excited that Christopher Sessums is going to be on the Roundtable hangout with us. Can’t wait to hear his perspective on Personalized…
- Donna Fry and Julie A.C.Balen, I just wanted to touch base with you about the event on Tuesday. I saw that Julie put her info in the doc, but Donna hasn’t just yet. Is…
- Donna Fry and Julie A.C. Balen, I just wanted to touch base with you about the event on Tuesday. I saw that Julie…Donna Fry and Julie A.C. Balen, I just wanted to touch base with you about the event on Tuesday. I saw that Julie put her info in the doc, but…
- #Youngtubers: A youtube project for students to show their value as content creators.This is the kind of thing our students should be doing. Always. If you know any you youtubers out there, please share this project with them!…
- Using Google Hangouts with StudentsI thought these guidelines were good for using hangouts to connect classrooms together. Original Post from Sylvia Duckworth: If you have…
- Thought this might be useful here. Peter Douglas, have you seen these steps?Originally shared by Keturah Rush Super easy directions! Thanks
- Some poetry for your morning.http://youtu.be/bFZ_dbuxm-0
- Making Google Hangouts into Online Courses (by chopping them up).If you could create a course just out of questions, would you? A Course of Questions
- Is 173 tabs open at one time, too many?Finally, a cure for my habit of opening all those tabs and never closing them because I “might need them.” Original Post from Caroline…
- Choose your own adventure for Professional Learning. #EdCampDenverWhat I think of EdCamp Denver right now. RANDOM FACT (1).png
- Anyone using Canva yet?I’m a huge fan of highly polished design that is easy and accessible for everyone. Canva makes design simple for everyone. Create designs for Web…
- This. Right here. Makes sense.https://twitter.com/justintarte/statuses/413335318033477632
- This is the kind of thing our students should be doing. Always.If you know any you youtubers out there, please share this project with them! http://youtu.be/OO5orWq0Ch8
- Rich Kiker, Are you aware that the majority of the “slides” and “text version” docs in…Rich Kiker, Are you aware that the majority of the “slides” and “text version” docs in the https://educourses.withgoogle.com courses are not…
- If you could create a course just out of questions, would you?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPRPnuUbniQ&feature=autoshare
- I thought these guidelines were good for using hangouts to connect classrooms together.Originally shared by Sylvia Duckworth Hello Google Hangout enthusiasts, If you have administrators who are reluc...
- A Course of QuestionsWhat would happen if we made a course out of each hangout that we were a part of? What I mean is this: If I chopped up the video from each hangout…
- Learn to gamify your classroom from @sarahdateechur.I,really enjoyed this video. Lots to learn from her. Original Post from Sarah Thomas: Hello there, awesome educators…here’s the ultimate cheat…
- Is google glass a "Borg mullet"?Just saw this on Boing Boing. So excited to be a part of the Borg mullet crew. IMG_2787.PNG
- I,really enjoyed this video. Lots to learn from her.Originally shared by Sarah Thomas Hello there, awesome educators…here’s the ultimate cheat guide on how to gamify your classes in five steps: L...
- Im kind of in love with this space and the process that went into creating it.http://mattarguello.wordpress.com/2014/01/11/making-space-for-innovation/
- I’m intrigued by this mind map envisioning the future of EdTech, if for no other reason than it is the only visual I…I’m intrigued by this mind map envisioning the future of EdTech, if for no other reason than it is the only visual I have ever seen use the word…
- I don’t know that I understand all of this , but I wonder what the thoughts from this community would be.It seems highly relevant. http://johndavidblake.org/2014/01/11/professing-professionalism-la...
- I don’t know that I understand all of this , but I wonder what the thoughts from this community would be. It seems…I don’t know that I understand all of this , but I wonder what the thoughts from this community would be. It seems highly relevant.…
- Finally, a cure for my habit of opening 90 tabs and not closing them because I “might need them.”Originally shared by Caroline Bucky Onetab for Chrome. I love it! For someone who usually has at l...
- Anyone tried this tool yet?I love the instant feedback piece. It almost reminds me of the “colored cups” I sometimes see in elementary classrooms to show if you need help,…
- Anyone tried this tool yet? I love the instant feedback piece. It almost reminds me of the “colored cups” I…Anyone tried this tool yet? I love the instant feedback piece. It almost reminds me of the “colored cups” I sometimes see in elementary classrooms…
- A great case study on creating a SPACE for learning.Im kind of in love with this space and the process that went into creating it. I’m a big believer in the importance of space. Remember how sacred…
What would you think about students as “observers” using a tool like Google Glass?Originally shared by Nicholas Provenzano I’ve been letting students wear Glass to record my teaching so I can s...- What do you think of blended learning according to these 4th grade students?Originally shared by Jessica Raleigh Today the kids were answering some questions in a Google Form to help guide their film...
- The way in which a fourth grader sees Blended LearningWhat do you think of blended learning according to these 4th grade students? Original Post from Jessica Raleigh: Today the kids were answering…
- The ins and outs of educationI like just how many elements of Blended Learning are supported by the left side of this diagram. How much of the right side are still a part of…
- Many of you took part in the Hangout today on using Google Apps as an LMS today.Well, I wanted to share the community that helped to spur that hangout and the 25 that will follow in 2014 into reality...
- Many of you took part in the Hangout today on using Google Apps as an LMS today. Well, I wanted to share the…Many of you took part in the Hangout today on using Google Apps as an LMS today. Well, I wanted to share the community that helped to spur that…
- Just saw this on Boing Boing.So excited to be a part of the Borg mullet crew.
- I like just how many elements of Blended Learning are supported by the left side of this diagram.How much of the right side are still a part of our schools, though? http://usergeneratededucation.word...
- I found a great follow up for the Shelly Blake-Plock article we discussed a couple of weeks back.Rest great extensions on our needs to shift PD. https://medium.com/p/44eadb017897
- How to invite folks to participate in your community the right wayI think this “community message” is a great example of how you encourage the right kinds of posts and interactions. What do you think of how she…
- Who is using Google Apps as a REAL Learning Management System?Thank you everyone for attending. Actions you can take to continue the conversation: 1. Continue to edit and add to the Google Doc:…Project Roundtable
- What do Badges do for learning?I have previously disparaged badges, but here is what I think they might do for learning: 1. The Learning can live forever (and more people can…
- Thanks to everyone for attending!Things you can do to keep the conversation going: 1. Continue to edit and add to the Google Doc: http://bit.ly/pplroundtable 2. Apply for the…
- I think this “community message” is a great example of how you encourage the right kinds of posts and interactions….I think this “community message” is a great example of how you encourage the right kinds of posts and interactions. What do you think of how she…
- I think this “community message” is a great example of how you encourage the right kinds of posts and interactions.What do you think of how she frames “new members” and norms? Originally shar...
- I shared this in our meeting, but this was a way in which I’m asking for folks to reflect upon what they have…I shared this in our meeting, but this was a way in which I’m asking for folks to reflect upon what they have learned: If you would like to…
- Google Drawings as Image MapsThis is one of the coolest things that you can do inside of Google drawings, and embedding these into Google sites makes for some really…
- Google Apps as an LMS Hangout on Air, starting in 3…Google Apps as an LMS Hangout on Air, starting in 3 minutes: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cm9f6atcrghu977059rbop30l9s…
- Do you think in communities?Don’t worry! I used the google glass on the dashboard so I don’t have to hold anything and I can look straight ahead at the road. I realized…
- DenverPublicSchools, Nice work on upgrading to Google+.Can’t wait to share your videos throughout this learning network.
- DenverPublicSchools, Nice work on upgrading to Google+. Can’t wait to share your videos throughout this learning…DenverPublicSchools, Nice work on upgrading to Google+. Can’t wait to share your videos throughout this learning network.
- Why EdCamp Denver is Exciting to MePutting together a learning event doesn’t have to be hard, but it has taken me a long time to figure this out. It makes me wonder, ‘What else can…
- This is one of the coolest things that you can do inside of Google drawings, and embedding these into Google sites…This is one of the coolest things that you can do inside of Google drawings, and embedding these into Google sites makes for some really…
- Just lovely.This is from one of my favorite video bloggers. She now does music like this. sea of love – cat power (cover)
- I wrote this as an email, but I thought the community should have this too.To those of you that have stayed active, thank you for continuing to take part. To those of you who have been less active, t...
- I did a quick CarCast today on why EdCamp is so exciting to me.Essentially, it boils down to the idea that putting together a learning experience doesn’t have to be hard, and we should allow for a ...
- Have you looked at Glean for flipping or video conversations?https://glean.co/
Alright, this is the last version. I promise.Frank Zappa, graduating from high school, as NYAN Cat. Go Learning Go.- Don’t worry! I used the google glass on the dashboard so I don’t have to hold anything and I can look straight ahead…Don’t worry! I used the google glass on the dashboard so I don’t have to hold anything and I can look straight ahead at the road. I realized…
- Agenda: http://bit.ly/dpscop6Specific Meeting Goals: 1. To build the starter pack of Communities of Practice 1a. Connect our communities together 1b. Create Help Documentation…
- Word Hippo: When you are looking for the right word.Probably pretty great for language arts teachers. Web: A dictionary tells you the meaning of a word. WordHippo tells you the meaning and also…
- What is Responsive Pedagogy?How does this concept of “responsive pedagogy” fit in with personalized learning? Original Post from Scott Kinkoph: Responsive pedagogy addresses…
- Websites that make you look like you are doing actual work – 2023 UpdatesI wonder what this says about the state of “work,” and whether or not people feel empowered enough to create the kinds of jobs that bring…
- The obligatory Google Apps infographic.I thought this infographic of Google Apps adoption in education makes a pretty compelling case for why these tools make up a large part of the…
- Rich Kiker, would you put your name/info on the Roundtable planning document? http://bit.ly/gappslmsThank you so much for thinking about joining the hangout. I really appreciate your expert opinion, ...
- Interesting new features for the Flubaroo script.Originally shared by Allison Mollica Great News from Flubaroo! Attn Math and Science Teachers, you will want to read this.…
- We just hit 70 “yes” replies for this event.I’m so excited to have a good group of folks collaborating on the topic. Even if you can’t come, please come and add a few Questions for the roundt...
- We just hit 70 “yes” replies for this event. I’m so excited to have a good group of folks collaborating on the…We just hit 70 “yes” replies for this event. I’m so excited to have a good group of folks collaborating on the topic. Even if you can’t come,…
- Psst… There is an #edcampdenver happening on February 1st!Please come and pass it on to anyone near the area!
- I love that a group of 4 coaches is using this model. Thinking about other situations that this makes sense for.Originally shared by **** The CSR Colorado team will be participating in a ‘blendedâ€...
- Hey, there is an #edcampdenver happening on February 1st.Please come if you are in the area, and if not… pass it on.
- Screencasting on Chromebooks is coming.It’s gonna be a game changer for chromebooks. We are finally able to screencast our Chromebook screen. This feature will allow users to record…
- Probably pretty great for language arts teachers.http://lifehacker.com/wordhippo-finds-the-right-word-youre-looking-for-1493997708
- It’s gonna be a game changer for chromebooks.http://chromespot.com/2014/01/03/how-to-screencast-chromebook
I thought this infographic of Google Apps adoption in education makes a pretty compelling case for why these tools…I thought this infographic of Google Apps adoption in education makes a pretty compelling case for why these tools make up a large part of the…- How does this concept of “responsive pedagogy” fit in with personalized learning?Originally shared by Scott Kinkoph http://www.haikudeck.com/p/DWIaKsooIH/responsive-pedagogy
- Choosing when to connect.You have such a wonderful and positive voice. I love how you are encouraging us to push up against our boundaries. My favorite part is around the…
- The power of prose.Thought you might like this. Original Post from Alicia A: Yes, yes! I’m not alone. 1/2/14 – 1 Powered by WPeMatico
- I'm intrigued by the idea that personalized learning might simply be a fulfillment of Dewy's ideals.I’m intrigued by the idea that personalized learning might simply be a fulfillment of Dewy’s ideals and not truly “disruptive innovation”. What do…
Just thought I would take a moment to thank all of you for joining this community.We are now at 200 Blend-tastic members!- I’m intrigued by the idea that personalized learning might simply be a fulfillment of Dewy’s ideals and not truly…I’m intrigued by the idea that personalized learning might simply be a fulfillment of Dewy’s ideals and not truly “disruptive innovation”. What do…
- Recipe Boxes for LearningThis was an old presentation that I had done a few years ago, and I wanted to bring it back out again because it feels very relevant to the work…
- What do you think of this idea that teaching is harder than rocket science.Pretty great infographic. https://www.teachthought.com/teaching/teacher-makes-1500-decisions-a-day/
- The more I thought about this metaphor, the more I found it relevant to the spaces I work within.Originally shared by **** Kind of love this metaphor. What do you think? http://rhul-lt.blogspot.com/2...
- Teaching is harder than rocket science apparently.I found this article and infographic really interesting. Teaching is harder than rocket science is the message. A Teacher Makes 1500 Educational…
- I found this article and infographic really interesting.Teaching is harder than rocket science is the message. https://www.teachthought.com/teaching/teacher-makes-1500-decisions-a-day/
