February 2014
129 posts published in February 2014.
- 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…
