Invitation to the new story discussion

May 30

Invitation to the new story discussion

This is a bit late but I’m going to be hosting a Skypecast with Darren, Clarence and Kathy at about 10:30EST on Wednesday, May 31st. The discussion will revolve around the new story of their classrooms.  Originally I had planned a closed discussion and would podcast it later. I’ll still record it but wanted to see if others were interested in listening...

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The Edtech Posse Podcast 15

May 29

I particularly enjoyed this conversation with Rick and Rob.  This seems like the type of discussion that all educators need to have. Apparently Will is going to be speaking to a group of superintendents this week. Maybe some of this discussion would be useful. I love the new intro music Rob added. If only Alec would have been...

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The easiest Masters degree ever

May 28

The easiest Masters degree ever

On Thursday, I convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with a M.Ed. in Communications and Technology. The feeling at convocation and among those who I talk to is that you must be relieved glad it’s over. I am. But unlike many who talk about how hard it is/was to go through this process, my experience tells a different story. So many people who have...

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Telling the New Story…the Video

May 19

The interview I did with Kathy was actually videotaped and included some thoughts from students and parents. I hope this is another way of telling the new story that illustrates the concept of the new classroom. 8:00 Listen Now 

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The end of a very interesting experiment

May 18

I’ve followed with interest the blog of Clayton Wilcox, Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools in Tampa, Fl. I admired his willingess to become a transparent leader and invite conversations from a wide audience. But today he writes, I will just say this … the lies, distortions and mean spiritedness of some – was not worth my time or worthy of...

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