Start Spreadin’ the News

Sep 15

Start Spreadin’ the News

If you haven’t already, download this poster and either send it to every teacher you know and/or print it off and place it in every school you visit or work in.  Beginning today, watch for the teasers for upcoming presentations. For those who have participated in this conference, you know its value, for those who have not, buckle up, you’re in for a...

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This is Not K12 Online

Jul 29

This is Not K12 Online

We introduce a new addition to the K12 Online Conference. We’re not totally sure what it will be but we certainly are excited about how this might “amplify the possibilities”. Listen in. Flickr image:...

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Student and Teacher Blogging that Succeeds

Jul 17

Student and Teacher Blogging that Succeeds

Originally posted at Tech Learning. There is a new teacher or student blog created every 2.2 seconds. Okay so I just made that up, but the point is we are seeing blogs created at blistering pace with the hopes of connecting with the world and providing an authentic audience for writers. Sadly, many of these well-meaning blogs die a slow death after a smattering of...

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The Real Magic of K12 Online

Jul 06

The Real Magic of K12 Online

The K12 Online Conference is truly unbelievable opportunity for teacher learning and indeed student learning. This week many of the virtual aspects of this conference became a reality. Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach already wrote eloquently about our planning meeting and Wes Fryer and Sheryl offer a full recap of our presentation at NECC. The more I think about the value of...

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K12 Online Keynotes

Jun 26

K12 Online Keynotes

Sheryl, Darren, Wes and I are pleased to announce the keynotes for this fall’s K12 Online Conference. Stephen Heppell, Alice Barr, Cheryl Oakes, Bob Sprankle, Gardner Campbell, Chris Lehmann, Vicki Davis, and Julie Lindsay will all be keynoting this year. What a fantastic lineup of presenters! If you’re not familar with these folks, you’ll be in for...

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