February 2010 archive

Feb 21

PLN’s and PLC’s

When teachers use Twitter they form Professional Learning Networks or PLNs with hundreds and sometimes thousands of other teachers. What an incredible way to share resources and discuss current topics facing educators. A quick Google search defines a PLN as “a vibrant, ever-changing group of connections to which teachers go to both share and learn.” …

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Feb 15

How to Motivate Students?

Thanks to @web20classroom, @ShellTerrell, and @tomwhitby for hosting a great session this morning with Alfie Kohn, @alfiekohn (with backchanneling still going on at #kohnlive), where we got to ask questions about grades, homework, standardized testing, the state of education and reform, and teacher preparation. For those of you who are wondering what the @ symbols …

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Feb 15

To Block or Not to Block

My wild thing avatar.

I took this from an email message I shared with teachers. I’ve been dealing with the opposite problem in my classroom as I learn about new web 2.0 tools and can’t use them because they are blocked by our filter. Our tech guy came to my room to help me have access just in my …

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Feb 04

My Prezi

To view the show use the play arrow/triangle at the bottom of the Prezi. Advance from section to section at your speed until you reach the end. It’s pretty cool! Leave me a comment letting me know what you think about Prezi. Mr. G’s Classes on Prezi

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