I’m telling you for the last time

Feb 24

I’m telling you for the last time

Stealing a title for a certain comedian's performance, I wish this would be the last time but I know it won't. If you asked anyone who's ever presented at a conference about web 2.0, Read/Write Web or whatever you want to call it, they will tell that the most common type of question or comment from teachers goes something like...

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Without any further ado, ladies and gentleman, I present David Jakes and the EdTech Posse

Feb 23

Without any further ado, ladies and gentleman, I present David Jakes and the EdTech Posse

Besides trying to see how long a permalink I can make, I used a phrase offered to me by John Pederson a short time before I met David Jakes in person. John told me that David loves people to announce his presence in public places which I’ve done a few times much to his dismay. David and I have since become quite good friends who natter at each other and in...

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Presentations are almost too easy

Feb 22

Presentations are almost too easy

Today I made 2 presentations entitled “Are you Published?” for Showcase 2008.  You can get all the details including the slidedeck and the video (posted below, so if you’re planning to attend this session on Tuesday, this may or may do it for you). In most cases, I rarely walk alone, whether it’s a pre-call out for ideas or links, or live...

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Meme: Passion Quilt

Feb 20

Meme: Passion Quilt

Kim Cavanaugh passed this my way. Here are the rules: * Post a picture from a source like FlickrCC or Flickr Creative Commons or make/take your own that captures what YOU are most passionate about for kids to learn about…and give your picture a short title. * Title your blog post “Meme: Passion Quilt” and link back to this blog entry. * Include links...

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Here’s to You

Feb 18

Here’s to You

A dear friend of our family is in the battle of his life. Dr. George Falk is about to undergo some major cancer surgery next week. If you don’t know George, you must know that his passion and energy is contagious. Think of your most inspirational teacher and that’s George. He has inspired many and played a major role in helping our eldest daughter pursue...

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