Normally, reflections are written entirely after the fact. They are a way of evaluating what has happened so that what is to come might be modified accordingly. I know that NECC isn’t quite over, but I feel like reflecting right now. After being here for only two and a half days, I can say I [...]
Congratulations to those of you who have participated in our DEN at NECC 2008 Raffle. We’ve given away almost L$500 in just two days and you still have another day of chances. Keep in mind that the more people that are there, the more money that can be won. The prize goes for each avatar [...]
Here are a few more posts from this afternoon’s sessions. It’s in Your Pocket: Teaching Spectacularly with Cell Phones (featuring Hall Davidson) Marzano Meets Web 2.0 Developing 21st-Century Skills in School and District Leaders
NECC Highlights – ISTE unveils new tech standards for teachers tags: edtech Revised framework focuses on what teachers should know to help students become productive digital learners, citizens
If you have been following Twitter, Plurk, and/or the blogs from NECC you are probably already aware that there are some pretty frustrating wireless access issues. So, I apologize that these posts are not going live in a timely fashion. I have been having a really difficult time uploading my photos from the DEN pre-conference [...]
Well it’s been a busy couple of days at NECC. I’ve been stationed at the Model Lesson room and have seen some great integration lessons. I stopped by the Discovery Education booth to say hello to some of our DEN friends. Below are some pictures of our STAR Educators, Fred Delventhal, Beth Knittle, Wendy Heller [...]
Do we have a treat for you! The Animal Planet Expo is happening in Northern California this summer and we have a special VIP tent for you to join us. We’re also excited to announce that Jeff Corwin will be at the tent for an hour to meet and greet! This event is open to [...]
Day 2, actually, because we spent Sunday out at Enchanted Springs Ranch with a great bunch of STARS. (Thanks for the post and Animoto, Martha) Rushton Hurley packed ‘em in for his Very Cool Tricks for Using and Making Videos. I couldn’t get into the filled to capacity room, but I was at least able [...]
Look above. No! Really! It is an amazing tool. We often get caught up in the latest and greatest: hey did you checkout Reproba? Reproba can grade essay questions for you. We tend to forget why we’re using some of these tools or we get lost in a sea of apps and web2.0 sites. I’m [...]
Howday y’all! (you should hear the ‘twang’ that Laelia has developed!LOL) Talk about sensory and emotional overload!LOL Yesterday, at 8:30 a.m. the entire DEN in SL LC presented together face-to-face. Although most of us had the opportunity (fortune) to meet face-to-face on Saturday night (I landing late and cursing the shuttle service to the hotel [...]
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