April 2014
92 posts published in April 2014.
- 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…
