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 K12 Online 2010 Keynote- A Week In The ClassroomWelcome to my keynote for the K12 Online Conference. The whole process has been a learning experience for me as I made decisions about what… Started by Allanah King in Week in the ClassroomLatest Reply |
Sharing: The Moral Imperative
Started by Dean Shareski in PreConference KeynotesLatest Reply |
 Schools using K12Online for PD CreditIs your school using the K-12 Online Conference for PD Credit? If so, please share info here about your school / district and how you are u… Started by Wesley Fryer in Professional DevelopmentLatest Reply |
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IntroductionsDiscussion here are so that we can get to know each other better. |
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Jun 10, 2011 Reply by Ann Oro |
Help Desk - Request assistance or feedbackHave a question/comment about technical aspects of the conference? This is where you ask it. |
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Oct 20, 2010 Reply by Jeff Kitterman |
PreConference KeynotesEach year our conference begins with an inspiring pre-conference keynote address and an accompanying fireside chat. This category is a space to discuss the ideas of the pre-conference keynote and live event! |
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Nov 1, 2010 Reply by Sybil Caballero |
Student VoicesAs educators we should NOT perceive ourselves as teachers of content, but rather teachers of kids.** Students should be both the focus and the purpose for which we teach in the classroom. Our student voices strand seeks to amplify the voices of exemplary students who are using digital tools as leaders in their school communities as well as the larger world. As educators and leaders, we need to listen to student voices and perspectives more as we make decisions about our schools and classrooms which affect students. Student presenters in our student voices strand must be sponsored by an educator, and presentation permission forms will need to be signed by a parent for each participating student. Individual as well as teams of student participants are welcome. Students can focus on specific projects in which they have been involved using technology as a tool, outstanding classroom lessons which have had a particularly positive impact on their learning as well as their classmates, and/or recommendations for educators seeking to use digital tools effectively in the classroom. |
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Oct 25, 2010 Learning On My Own by B Gutkowski for Nicolas |
Leading the ChangeInnovative approaches to teaching and learning using web 2.0 tools are often utilized by a limited number of “early adopter” teachers in our schools. This strand seeks to amplify ways educators in a variety of contexts are serving as constructive catalysts for broad-based pedagogic change using Web 2.0 technologies as well as student-centered, project-based approaches to learning. Presentations in this strand will both showcase successful strategies as well as amplify critical issues which must be addressed for innovative learning methods to be adopted by teachers, librarians, and administrators on a more widespread basis. These issues may include (but are not limited to) issues of copyright, fair use and intellectual property, Internet content filtering, student privacy and safety issues, administrator expectations for teacher utilization of Web 2.0 tools, pilot initiatives utilizing key Web 2.0 technologies in different content areas, and innovative ways students and teachers are providing just-in-time support as well as formal learning opportunities for each other focusing on Web 2.0 tools. Successful approaches for both large and small schools, in rural as well as urban settings, will be included. This strand will explore and amplify a menu of practical ideas for educators in diverse contexts who want to continue amplifying possibilities in our schools. Konrad Glogowski (Canada) will keynote the “Leading the Change” strand. |
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Oct 30, 2010 Reply by David Wells |
Week in the ClassroomLeveraging the power of free online tools in an open, collaborative and transparent atmosphere characterises teaching and learning in the 21st century. Teachers and students are contributing to the growing global knowledge commons by publishing their work online. By sharing all stages of their learning students are beginning to appreciate the value of life long learning that inheres in work that is in “perpetual beta.” This strand will explore how teachers and students are tangibly bridging divides between instructors, learners, classrooms, content, and experts outside the traditional classroom. Presentations will also explore the practical pedagogical uses of online social tools (Web 2.0) giving concrete examples of how teachers are using the tools in their classes. Rachel Boyd (New Zealand) will keynote the “Week in the Classroom” stand. |
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Sep 10, 2011 Reply by Nathan Manderfeld |
Kicking It Up a NotchYou’ve been using blogs, wikis and other technologies for awhile but perhaps haven’t seen them transform your classroom and the learning environment for your students in the ways you think they can. This strand amplifies ways new technologies can be used to transform classroom and personal learning. Rather than merely replicating traditional, analog-based learning tasks, how can digital technologies permit teacher-leaders to “infomate” learning to add greater interactivity, personal differentiation, and multi-modal exploration of curriculum topics? Fresh new approaches to using Web 2.0 tools for learning and authentic assessment will be highlighted. Presentations will explore innovative ways Web 2.0 tools can be blended together to help students create, collaborate, and share the knowledge safely on the global stage of the Internet. Maybe it’s time to share your insights and experiences with your teaching community. Join these sessions to gain insights on “bridging the divide” for learners in your classroom and/or your professional practice. Diego Leal (Columbia) will keynote the “Kicking it Up a Notch” strand. |
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Sep 23, 2011 Reply by Nathan Manderfeld |
Getting Started StrandEverything you wanted to know about getting started with web 2.0 technologies for learning but were afraid to ask. The presentations in this strand will focus on specific, free tools for newcomers. Whether you have one classroom computer or a laptop for every student, digital technologies can provide new opportunities to connect with other learners, create new and exciting knowledge products, and engage students in an expanded learning process beyond the traditional “boundaries of the bell.” Teachers first introduced to Web 2.0 tools are often unaware of the new possibilities for teaching and learning afforded by the Read/Write Web. Presentations in this strand will amplify and model what is possible in terms of pedagogy, student creation of content, and collaboration. Practical classroom implementation ideas will be emphasized. Presentations will focus more on the ways new tools can be used to engage students in learning, rather than focusing exclusively on how specific tools are used. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else knows more than you about teaching with technology and you need help getting started, this is the strand for you. Joyce Kasman Valenza (United States) will keynote the “Getting Started” strand. |
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Jan 10, 2010 Reply by Tracie Weisz |
Professional DevelopmentIdeas and resources related to professional development (PD). |
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Oct 16, 2010 Reply by Britt Gow |
Organizer StuffQuestions, ideas, and suggestions relating to organizing the conference. |
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Nov 2, 2009 Reply by Cyndi Danner-Kuhn |
Other StuffIf your post doesn't fit in one of the other categories, put it here! |
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Aug 25, 2010 Reply by Wesley Fryer |
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