I really like the discussions taking place on Jeff Utecht’s and Clarence Fisher‘s blogs where they (and others) are discussing the value of teaching how to use specific proprietary software packages versus allowing students to find whatever works for their specific need. I am a technology mentor, but consider myself a “classroom” teacher (although I [...]
Entries from May 23rd, 2007
Blogging with Dr. L. – Part II
May 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · Education, flat class, technology
As you may recall, students in two of our Grade 8 classes were engaged with students from Grand Manan Community School in an blog-based novel study last fall of Flu Shot, the first offering from local author Dr. Kendrick Lacey. Dr. Lacey was an active participant in the study, engaging the students in an on-going [...]
K12 Online Conference…
May 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · Conferences, Education, flat class, technology, Webcasts
via many blogs… Announcing the second annual “K12 Online” conference for teachers, administrators and educators around the world interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools in classrooms and professional practice! This year’s conference is scheduled to be held over two weeks, October 15-19 and October 22-26 of 2007, and will include a preconference keynote [...]
