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Comment on What does Joy have to do with Learning? by Do it because it’s fun? < Blogush

Do it because it’s fun? < Blogush — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:27:05 +0000

[...] this topic.Powered by Greet BoxDean Shareski wrote a post back in February of 2011 entitled “What does joy have to do with learning?” I am sure when Dean finished the post he did not necessarily think it would be one of his [...]

Comment on Podcast 14… Dinner with Bloggers by Great Moments in EdTech History | Ideas and Thoughts

Great Moments in EdTech History | Ideas and Thoughts — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:30:48 +0000

[...] and was learning from almost daily was pretty significant. THat same conversation I got to meet Will Richardson, Wes Fryer, Tim Wilson and my current work colleague, Steve Dembo. These people remain my teachers and I also call them friends. Much more than a [...]

Comment on Coffee with David Warlick by Great Moments in EdTech History | Ideas and Thoughts

Great Moments in EdTech History | Ideas and Thoughts — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:23:44 +0000

[...] a few conferences but it was my boldness that led me to email David Warlick and ask if I could meet with him in 2006 at FETC. The realization that I could have conversations with people I admired and [...]

Comment on I don’t think in lists by Great Moments in EdTech History | Ideas and Thoughts

Great Moments in EdTech History | Ideas and Thoughts — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:23:23 +0000

[...] technology and share a few instances of “aha moments” that I think many can relate to. Not a list, (sorry Lee) in any order of significance but a chronological recollection of memories and events [...]

Comment on How to Make Better Teachers by CHANGEd 60-60-60: PRACTICING PEDAGOGY « Toward Wide-Awakeness

CHANGEd 60-60-60: PRACTICING PEDAGOGY « Toward Wide-Awakeness — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:39:45 +0000

[...] provide an excellent riff for this 48th in the series of 60 CHANGEd reflections. Shareski’s part one is about reflection and part two is about formative assessment through video recording. I’m [...]

Comment on Adventures in Assessment by thoughts and links from Stephens Web « LandsVW

thoughts and links from Stephens Web « LandsVW — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:46:25 +0000

[...] http://ideasandthoughts.org/2012/04/18/adventures-in-assessment/ [...]

Comment on Adventures in Assessment by Adventures in Assessment | Ideas and Thoughts | Digital Delights | Scoop.it

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:28:47 +0000

[...] ideasandthoughts.org – Today, 7:28 PM [...]

Comment on Becoming Narrative Champions by Stories – From Current Reality to Possible Future «

Stories – From Current Reality to Possible Future « — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:46:56 +0000

[...] have previously cited Dean Shareski (here) and what he describes as narrative champions. In finding ways to become a narrative champion, Dean writes about subscribing. In West [...]

Comment on IFTTT Meme by Websites/Resources | Pearltrees

Websites/Resources | Pearltrees — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:10:14 +0000

[...] Danika Barker IFTTT Meme | Ideas and Thoughts [...]

Comment on Pursuing Intentional Serendipity by Intentional Serendipity – “Getting to where ideas can find you” | The Construction Zone

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:40:37 +0000

[...] arose out my deeper thinking about this concept after conversations with Alan Levine (@cogdog) and Dean Shareski [...]

Comment on 1 to 1 programs are so 2007 by Viral Notebook » Diigo bookmarks & resources for April 2, 2012

Viral Notebook » Diigo bookmarks & resources for April 2, 2012 — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:06:57 +0000

[...] 1 to 1 programs are so 2007 [...]

Comment on Stop Saying “Rigor” by » Blog Archive » In Defense of Rigor » David Lenore Koch

» Blog Archive » In Defense of Rigor » David Lenore Koch — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:56:19 +0000

[...] Didn’t Stop There He took it one step further and posted both text and a podcast over on his own blog. Chris’s reflection apparently struck a Shareski trigger point. We might [...]

Comment on It’s not just a tool by It’s not about the Technology? | Planet Distro

It’s not about the Technology? | Planet Distro — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:25:00 +0000

[...] ideasandthoughts.org/2011/05/07/its-not-just-a-tool/ [...]

Comment on The Learning Project by Learning | Pearltrees

Learning | Pearltrees — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:32:25 +0000

[...] Last week I began my ECMP 355 course with largely freshman pre-service teachers. My usual introduction to my course reminds them that they are the winners of education. They were successful students because they were largely compliant and knew how to survive and thrive in a system that values a "mind your own business" style of learning. Do what you're told, when you're told to, and you'll be fine. Learning isn't very self directed in this system. The Learning Project | Ideas and Thoughts [...]

Comment on Lectures Are Good. There I Said It. by David Truss :: Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts » The Stickiness Factor

David Truss :: Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts » The Stickiness Factor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:28:09 +0000

[...] we’ve learned, but it’s still me at the front of the room for most of the lesson. Even a lecture can be good… it can still be sticky! I think the belief that it can be sticky is a good place to [...]

Comment on Should teachers own their learning? by Forget “Training” – Let’s Try “Learning

Forget “Training” – Let’s Try “Learning — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:48:43 +0000

[...] Dean Shareski asks an interesting set of questions in his post, Should teachers own their learning? [...]

Comment on Our Bad Laws Make Us Criminals by We’re All Criminals

We’re All Criminals — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:14:41 +0000

[...] Earlier this week, as I was discussing my lawbreaking activities, Dean addressed a similar subject, writing about how all of us, especially in education, are being driven to a life of crime by bad laws. [...]

Comment on The Learning Project by Educon reflection: learning in public online « ~ Mark's Musings ~ at blog.markwcarbone.ca

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:39:04 +0000

[...] Dean various aspect of guiar techniques. The full project description is described here in the The Learning Project blog [...]

Comment on The Learning Project by In-Depth Blogging, or Learning in Public (Part II) | Adventures in a Gifted Classroom

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:27:42 +0000

[...] strumming pattern of the Pearl Jam classic, “Daughter.” Partially in response to a project Dean Shareski was working on with pre-service teachers in Saskatchewan, the series was a compelling motivation to follow through [...]

Comment on A Tweet For Customer Service by Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away

Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:04:19 +0000

[...] School leaders can definitely learn from this Apple miscue. We have to continuously realize and embrace that our “customers” have a voice, and when we make mistakes, we must listen and rectify. I have watched my own brother challenge Sasktel recently and receive a great deal of attention as the company has seemingly performed a bit of a “bait and switch”. Customers know that they have a voice. [...]

Comment on The Learning Project by Welcome to my blogfolio! | Barb's Blogfolio

Welcome to my blogfolio! | Barb's Blogfolio — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:09:04 +0000

[...] I contemplated what to do for my inquiry I was reminded of a blogpost I had read in the Fall by Dean Shareski, a professor at the University of Regina. He challenged his students to choose a skill, concept [...]

Comment on Should teachers own their learning? by Should teachers own their learning? | Ideas and Thoughts « Things I grab, motley collection

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:10:50 +0000

[...] models of school. The underlying desire for accountability is largely the barrier to trust.Via ideasandthoughts.org Advertisement GA_googleAddAttr("AdOpt", "1"); GA_googleAddAttr("Origin", "other"); [...]

Comment on Should teachers own their learning? by Actually, teachers DON’T have to learn technology – Redefining my role: Teacher as student

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:44:42 +0000

[...] or would it be something they do “just enough of” because they have to? If they were given the time and opportunity to explore new ideas (really explore, to construct their own learning), would teachers be more likely to embrace [...]

Comment on Should teachers own their learning? by The Twitter Ten: January 16 | Engaging Educators

The Twitter Ten: January 16 | Engaging Educators — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:51:37 +0000

[...] –Should Teachers Own Their Own Learning (via @shareski @L_Hilt) [...]

Comment on I don’t think in lists by The Bests Posts & Articles About Why We Like Lists | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:06:14 +0000

[...] Dean Shareski, though, doesn’t like lists. Here are his reasons why… [...]

Comment on Pursuing Intentional Serendipity by There is No Such Thing as Serendipity - CogDogBlog

There is No Such Thing as Serendipity - CogDogBlog — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:14:56 +0000

[...] in the part of my brain that carefully organizes drafts for blog posts (hah) after Deen Shareski-d Pursuing Intentional Serendipity. Now, as usual, I agreed, grokked, nodded with all Dean wrote: I think the phrase I’m looking [...]

Comment on And now for something different by The Long Goodbye | Wright'sRoom

The Long Goodbye | Wright'sRoom — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:45:34 +0000

[...] weeks from tomorrow, when our semester ends, I’ll be leaving my classroom. For the next year, I’ll be the high school learning consultant for my school division. And I had no idea it [...]

Comment on Becoming Narrative Champions by Be a Narrative Champion 4 Your Students « techchef4u

Be a Narrative Champion 4 Your Students « techchef4u — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:42:02 +0000

[...] year long. With a media production studio in her students’ hands, Ms. Carnazzo serves as a narrative champion for her second grade [...]

Comment on I don’t think in lists by New Year – kinda « Educational Discourse

New Year – kinda « Educational Discourse — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:16:20 +0000

[...] expectations that one has for a new year and for the much anticipated 2012 ! Many people, but not all, make a list of resolutions they hope to keep for the upcoming [...]

Comment on I don’t think in lists by A New Year, A New List of Trends « Chalkdust101

A New Year, A New List of Trends « Chalkdust101 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:34:55 +0000

[...] A New List of Trends In reflection on January 1, 2012 at 7:34 pm As has been said elsewhere, it’s list season, and being that I am working through some serious writing muscle atrophy, I’ll use this [...]