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Counting Down to ISTE! Join Me and Learn About Effective PD
My bags are packed. I’m ready to go…to ISTE 2013! I am looking forward to joining everyone in San Antonio soon. This will be my first time at ISTE. I am incredibly excited about learning with passionate, skilled and knowledgeable educators and students, and having a ton of fun while I’m at it! I am … Continue reading
Glass Walls, Carpentry, and Design: Authentic Learning at High Tech High
The web is full of inspirational, mind-blowing ideas. This post is a follow-up to my last entry that examined the studio approach, used for years in post-secondary multimedia, design, and architecture schools to make learning truly authentic, deeply collaborative, and highly rigorous. Today I watched the following video presented by The Pearson Foundation and the Mobile Learning Institute, highlighting the … Continue reading
Let’s Chat: Discussion-Stimulating Videos on Ed Tech & Change
My brain is getting tired since spring break is just over a week away and my city has experienced enough snow and -30-something degree (celsius) temperatures to last the entire year–in the last few weeks. So I went in search of something both light and thought-provoking in the form of short videos of high interest, design, and accessibility, … Continue reading
The Role of Followers in the Diffusion of Innovations
Many people have heard of sociologist and communications theorist Everett Rogers’ famous work that he published in 1962. Diffusion of Innovations was Rogers’ explanation of how people adopt new ideas and technologies. I wanted to pick up on a different facet of a post of mine that examined how to be an early adopter of technology. First, I … Continue reading
Where Do Good Ideas Come From? Steven Johnson’s Got an Answer
I enjoy the insightful and educational work of RSA Animate, the YouTube channel of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. This organization is dedicated to sharing the kinds of innovative and inspiring ideas that are also offered through TED Talks, along with genius visual interpretations. Today I watched an RSA Animate titled, Where … Continue reading
Blogging = PD; PD = Blogging
I haven’t been blogging for long, but so far, I have been pleasantly and excitedly surprised by the professional development that I am experiencing as I share my thoughts online. I am beginning to see many positive effects on my own practice, as well as the opportunity to share and influence the practices of like-minded … Continue reading
Want to be an Early Adopter? Then get out of bed, already!
When I see a new website, tool, or gadget, I want to try it right away…if it weren’t for the thousands of other items on my ‘to-do’ list. However, if it is interesting, useful, or relevant enough, I will make the time to experiment with it. There are many reasons why we make time for one activity … Continue reading
Thinking Senge: Creative Tension and Shared Vision
Tonight I had the honour of engaging in an exciting and insightful PD discussion organized by Jason Maitland, Head of Education Technology at Rundle Academy. Our group of five educators discussed many topics regarding change leadership in technology and education. It was one of the best professional discussions I have had since grad school–it was incredibly energizing! Among … Continue reading
