What’s involved in a Virtual Learning Communities? Conversations A central Hub for students a “Jumping off point” What makes a community?-Shared Values A virtual settlement? What does a successful community look like? -Communication-Welcoming-Gotta be two way How do you engage people in a learning community? What is trust? How do you build trust? Who do you trust? Is how we […]

David Warlick hosting: Introductions Conversation around getting pre-service teachers on board and changing teacher prep programs. Conversation on what SHOULD schools look like today: Schools, Teachers, Students Long Tail eduction (more on this later): A Doug Johnson thought. “The tools don’t change the skills.” Great conversation….look for the podcasts. Tools are accessible, a shift of thought needed. Conversation around assessment. […]

Check list: NECC Planner synced with Google Calendar synced with Palm Desktop synced with Palm: CHECK! Batteries for camera charged: CHECK! Laptop charged, polished up, and ready for heavy blogging: CHECK! Ready to be geeky for 5 day: CHECK! Looks like I’m ready to go…only problem is I’m still sitting at the airport where my red eye has been delayed […]