It always feels a bit weird posting good stuff about yourself but to prove I have some credibility in what I say, read what others say about me …
Best individual blog: http://ideasandthoughts.org/ Dean Shareski is a bit like the trickster raven in aboriginal mythology: sometimes he plays jester, but pay attention! Dean’s posts always make me think. He pushes me to reflect. I have learned a lot from his blog, in his open classroom sessions, in K-12 online presentations, and yes, on Twitter. (Jan Smith, nominated me for best educational blog of 2009)
Shareski does a great job of stimulating your thinking. He blogs on various educational ideas and controversies and his site is a great place to keep abreast of what the most powerful educators and educational bloggers are currently brainstorming about. The laid-back manner in which he writes makes reading his work very comfortable and safe (especially for those who might be insecure in their ability to keep up). (Cable in the Classroom, May 2009)
One of our most decorated EdTech bloggers, author Dean Shareski is a professional Digital Learning Consultant with a Masters in Education and Technology. His posts range from amusing, to informative, to downright avant-garde. For example, his blog includes an interview with an educator who live streams his elementary school classroom 24/7. (Yes, really!) Shareski is amazingly knowledgeable in the area of EdTech, but what comes across most about this blog is the author’s desire not to bring technology into the classroom, but to bring active, alert, delighted learners into the classroom. Perhaps the post that most clearly articulates that intent is this one on bringing joy into teaching. Really though, this maxim resonates through everything Sharesk writes, and this refreshing mentality is what puts Ideas and Thoughts in a class of its own. DreamBox Learning
Dean delivered the keynote address for the award winning Flat Classroom Project 2007 (http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com). He did an exceptional job with the keynote video but also, interacted with the students involved and took the whole project to a higher level when he responded to the student inquiries about how to use green screen. Dean did amazing, transformational work in a very short period of time and went far above and beyond our initial request. He is a very motivational speaker whether via video or in his writing. I highly recommend him as a person who will promote change and also has his finger on the pulse of transformational educational practice. I highly recommend Dean. Vicki Davis
I would like you to know that Dean Shareski is worth his weight in gold. I made it my personal PD goal this year to becaome more techno savy and really get my kids involved with learning using new methods. I have been pumped all year about the things I'm doing and what my kids are doing. The reason I am having so much fun and learning so much is in a word DEAN. He has been so helpful, patient and fun. I have told him this several times but I just wanted to make it public. Sophie Rosso in an email to my supervisor
We are very grateful for his support. He visits our classroom, talks to the students about their feelings and experiences with the hand-held computers, shares resources with Mr. Mc. and myself, deals with budget issues and meets with us regularly to discuss progress and build on the project. He is very willing to experiment and try new things, open to challenges and very knowledgeable about technology and education.Lucia Dalgarno
Dean Shareski (from Prarie South SD) came in yesterday to share information with us. I just wanted to point to his blog here. In my opinion, Dean is one of the best thinkers in the area of educational technology and learning in our province, if not the greater worldwide context. He often shares excellent ideas on his blog so I strongly suggest for you to take a look at it regularly, or even better, add it to your Bloglines account…Alec Couros Dean is a terrific presenter, and he was able to approach the complex topic in a way that was appealing to the attendees, many who were teachers…Alec Couros We’re very lucky to have Dean Shareski teach one of our sections this summer. He’s doing an excellent job and I can’t wait to borrow heavily from his approach (and content) Alec Couros
I'm listening and watching a VERY cool screencast presentation by Dean Shareski explaining Why You Need RSS. It's sooo comprehensive if you're shaky when explaining RSS…I certainly am. And now I know that I'm NOT USING RSS to the fullest. But the screencast is awesome because it's a podcast with some visuals to boot. I love this stuff!…Amy Bowllan
Great session, and really well done by Dean. There was a lot of buzz afterwards about how this could aid with the always present problem of sharing information in education…Rob Wall
Dean Shareski is fighting the good fight for the credibility of Wikis, and specifically Wikipedia in the latest edition of “Learning & Leading With Technology”. Read Dean’s elegant prose; watch as he wins a point-counterpoint argument with Carol Ann Winker — hands down in my opinion…Rick Schwier
…good thinking and good conversations always emerge from Dean’s blog….Anne Davis
I think that the example that Shareski used is right on target in illustrating the problem with the “Integrating Technology” story.…David Warlick
Dean Shareski, who is always a fount of new thoughts and ideas….Clarence Fisher
These (Dean and Darren Kuropatwa) Canadians are really on top of developments in our web 2.0 powered educational environment …Wes Fryer
I am so thrilled we are able to share, foster and permeate such great talent, and take advantage of the work of such a dedicated educator. This is what 21st century learning is all about! Kudos and thank you to Dean!…Julie Lindsay
Aesthetics is the focus of his “Design Matters” presentation, and if you only watch one K12 presentation, this is the one I’d recommend…Clay Burell
If you have not seen this work of art yet from the creator of "Design Matters" you need to see it. From the first slide to the last you will be mesmerized by the creativity of image choice and the text involved……He is one of the most giving edubloggers in the world. if you are fortunate enough to have him in your network you will understand why. He is a prolific commenter and is giving of himself when it comes to giving advice. Chris Harbeck
Dean is one of a collection of Canadian Edubloggers that is always pressing the envelope – not by pushing technology (altho he does) but by examining the practice in meaningful and metacognitive ways. Nathan Lowell