Edge of Learning

Chris Lehmann presented”a progressive view of education.” He mentioned 3 essential questions to form the basis of instruction at the Science Learning Academy.”How do we learn?What can we create? What does it mean to lead?”A thought comes to my mind, Do our teachers go into their classrooms with these  questions? Would it benefit our students if they did? [...]

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Last night was an interesting once again in my learning of the technological world. I got home at 6:30 from school, had to make supper for my 4 starving children(who had every which direction to go for hockey) and download Second Life. Little did I realize, on my home computer, it would take over 1 hour [...]

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I think I’m ready to continue the work on my digital project. I have been presenting workshops to our School Community Councils at several schools in our school division. We have developed a powerpoint, which I would like to put into a wiki and then I’d like to set up a blog for the SCC members. I’d also like to provide readings and any other  information [...]

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I am going to blog this week on Clarence Fisher and Stephen Downes presentations. I was wowed with Clarence Fishers middle years classroom and how he is comfortable with allowing his students to make contact with the world through the use of  laptops. He is definitely helping his students to be collaborative leaders, collectors and creators of [...]

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Again, the week continues to fly by and I finally find the time to do some  blogging.
I really enjoyed Dean Shareki’s presentation on “One Man’s Journey into Connected Learning.” His 5 big ideas:Getting personal and selfish; PLC on Steroids; Consider your commpost rating and Share everything are points I will take into account as I continue one woman’s journey into connected learning.
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The presentation by Sharon Peters on ‘Spheres of Influence” really got me thinking. Before I began this class I had a different impression of the internet( social network.) Should I be exploring the websites and utilizing the tools, we’ve discussed so far in this class, if my school division has blocked, most, if not all those websites?
 With the different presentations and [...]

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Unfortunately, I was not able to attend our class on Tuesday, February 5 due to an SCC meeting, but did  manage to find the time to listen to the recorded session. Again, I am in awe with the advances in technology.
George Siemens did have some interesting points, it is true, we often link to people who [...]

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It is Friday and I  finally have some time to reflect on this week. With correcting final exams,completing report cards, meeting with parents,running with children and dealing with the weather, time continues to run out on me!
Blog..blog..blog…blog…
I found Rick’s presentation on “The History Of Technology”quite interesting.It is amazing how things have evolved over the years with technology and [...]

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Wow, I was impressed with Darren’s presentation,”A day in the life of a teacher teaching technology.” I thought my staff would have enjoyed and benefitted from this presentation as well. Thank you Alec for arranging Darren to be one of our guest speakers.Does he take his slideshow on the road?
I appreciated the comment Darren made  in regards to  one [...]

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Hi, I finally made it here! It has been quite a journey! I’m glad to read that there are others who will have a steep learning curve like me. Finding time to explore the tools is a factor with me! Posting my picture, biography, and blog were 3 big accomplishments that I have made and I [...]

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