Consider EduCon 2.2

Oct 22

Consider EduCon 2.2

For two years I've observed from a distance the energy and sharing of ideas that have taken place at Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. The day after it ended in January 2009, I decided I wouldn't miss it again. My registration is in and my tickets are booked. In fact, I'm paying my own way for this one, it's that good. If you're...

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K12 Online 2009 Begins

Sep 22

Even though I’m not a convener this year I hope you’ll take advantage of this great learning opportunity. I also don’t mind the fact that this event includes two of my Saskatchewan colleagues.     Content copied and modified from Kim Caise, Patrick Woessner, and the K12Online09 LAN Party Wiki. Please copy, reblog, and tweet this...

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Ramblings from NECC 2009

Jul 02

Ramblings from NECC 2009

I had the good fortune of spending the last week with some really smart people and sit in on a few great sessions. During this time I was asked a few times if I was enjoying this or learning. The answer to both was yes. However, I could likely have been asked the same quesitons a week earlier and a week from now and I’d likely give the same answer.  Not...

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2 Guys from Saskatchewan Rethinking Teacher Education

Jun 22

2 Guys from Saskatchewan Rethinking Teacher Education

I had the privilege of keynoting last week with Alec Couros as the TCEA Area 7 conference. Scott Floyd and crew did an amazing job of organizing this one day event complete with great wireless access, streaming video of most sessions, not to mention a wonderful BBQ and golf. We were treated like royalty. I come away from an event like this feeling blessed to know...

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The Lazy Professors

May 04

Alec and I presented last week at Tlt in Regina on our experience teaching undergrads and grads. The audio isn’t the greatest at all times but hopefully you’ll get a sense of the presentations. I’ve also embedded the Ustream below as well. Lazy Professors View more presentations from...

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10 Disruptions that Can Transform your Classroom

Apr 29

I gave this presentation a couple of times back in March. Here’s the video from the Palm Beach School District Conference. It was a beautifully run conference (Lee Kolbert and friends rock) and they recorded a number of sessions and recorded them with multi cameras and high quality sound.  I also had the privilege of watching Karl Fisch in action. Enjoy his as...

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