Who is the Reformer?
A Transformation to Learning How
This has been my practice for years. What do you think?
Introduction to Technology and 21st Century Learning from New Learning Institute on Vimeo.
How We Need to Learn
The draft of a fascinating plan on using technology in education.
“How we need to learn includes using the technology that professionals in various disciplines use. Professionals routinely use the web and tools such as wikis, blogs, and digital content for the research, collaboration, and communication demanded in their jobs. They gather data and analyze it using inquiry and visualization tools. They use graphical and 3D modeling tools for design. For students, using these real-world tools creates learning opportunities that allow them to grapple with real-world problems – opportunities that prepare them to be more productive members of a globally competitive workforce.”
Transforming American Education:
National Educational Technology Plan 2010
March 5, 2010
Office of Educational Technology
U.S. Department of Education
Learning Powered by Technology
How we need to learn includes using the technology that professionals in various disciplines
use. Professionals routinely use the web and tools such as wikis, blogs, and digital content
for the research, collaboration, and communication demanded in their jobs. They gather data
and analyze it using inquiry and visualization tools. They use graphical and 3D modeling
tools for design. For students, using these real-world tools creates learning opportunities that
allow them to grapple with real-world problems – opportunities that prepare them to be more
productive members of a globally competitive workforceHow we need to learn includes using the technology that professionals in various disciplines
use. Professionals routinely use the web and tools such as wikis, blogs, and digital content
for the research, collaboration, and communication demanded in their jobs. They gather data
and analyze it using inquiry and visualization tools. They use graphical and 3D modeling
tools for design. For students, using these real-world tools creates learning opportunities that
allow them to grapple with real-world problems – opportunities that prepare them to be more
productive members of a globally competitive workforce.
Habits of Mind
The Comfort Zone
I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail.
The same four walls and busy work were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn’t matter that I wasn’t doing much.
I said I didn’t care for things like commission cheques and such.
I claimed to be so busy with things inside my zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I’d never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you’re in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile;
Success is there for you!
Author Unknown
Collaboration: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Web 2.0 on Prezi
Creating a presentation in Google Docs
Next Big Thing: Conversation!
