Comments on: Choose the Topic of Sue Waters’ Keynote

By: heidi

heidi — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:25:55 +0000

Multipurpose Blogging
Teaching AND engaging parents at the same time!

How could you use a class blog for your kids to learn (i.e. writing, editing, thoughtful feedback, etc…) and share some of what happens in the class to engage parents (who like to hear about their kids – what they’re doing)at the same time?

It could be a win-win!
1) When parents feel like they know what’s going on with their kids, they trust the teacher more, which often translates into parents supporting the teacher more and less friction/fear – so teachers can be more confident in their efforts towards change!
2) Teachers don’t have to MORE work to try to build relationships with parents – it’s an outcome of the sharing (via blog)!

But how to set up? Manage? Coordinate students? Could it be an end of day question to students, rotating through who writes each day? (i.e. What’s the favorite thing I learned today? Who did I help today? What am I grateful for today? What I look forward to is…)

By: Tia Lott

Tia Lott — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:58:26 +0000

I would like to get tips on managing student blogging and podcasts. Also some first things first tips for teachers who have researched web 2.0 and ready to start this fall.

By: Eleni Argyriou

Eleni Argyriou — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:23:10 +0000

Title: Our students as active bloggers

Topic: the transition of writing comments to posts to actually writing posts and keeping a class blog with minimal teacher intervention

By: Eleni Argyriou

Eleni Argyriou — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:20:05 +0000

title: Blogging with students and helping students to actively blog

Topic: the transition of adding comments to posts to actually posting and keeping a class blog with minimal teacher intervention

By: kellylou

kellylou — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:07:17 +0000

TITLE: Not Your Mother’s Journal!

TOPIC: engaging all students through blogging

IDEAS:setting up a classroom blog, management of student accounts, classroom management of blogging, ideas for blogging across the curriculum (reading journals, response to classroom instruction, etc), keeping the momentum going,

By: Jane Raissle

Jane Raissle — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:57:14 +0000

I would like to piggy back on Greg’s suggestion, “The Power of Reflective Thought” but with a different focus. I’d like to learn more about facilitating student reflection as a part of the learning process – learning about themselves as learners.

I’m interested in project-based learning and I’d love to hear Sue’s ideas for using student blogs as an embedded part of the learning process to help students self-assess and to provide structured feedback and support to each other as they develop their projects.

By: pdryden

pdryden — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:37:47 +0000

Personal learning networks would be my 1st choice. Though I also would like to hear about your workflow as well.(mentioned above)
I am a librarian in a small, private school with a 1:1 program where outside professional development is not required/ expected. I , however, am always trying to keep up/ get ahead of the changes in tech and educational approaches hoping to learn and share them with others. I use twitter and the ning as my major social network. Facebook is not working well for me-so I only infrequently use it. How are you effectively using a PLN and with whom? What suggestions do you have for others. Thanks.

By: sarah pinkerton

sarah pinkerton — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:54:51 +0000

Greg, I am with you, really interested in the power of reflective practice and what it means not just for the teacher but the school community. Is blogging the way to do it, or is it about collaborating and created shared spaces for best practice?

By: paul martin

paul martin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:29:14 +0000

Curriculum for Excellence

By: amsgoodwin

amsgoodwin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:56:03 +0000

I am interested in both teacher and student blogging. What are some ways teachers are using student blogs?

By: Colin Graham

Colin Graham — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:46:26 +0000

Title: Beyond Blogging, Blogging Beyond

Topic is similar to Marisa’s and Ashley’s, I suppose, but more subject/content specific (maybe 11+ age group):

1. Setting up & using a class blog to discuss subject/project content
2. Ways for teachers and students to work together to create a digital footprint of their studies for future students/teachers
3. Connecting/sharing content with other schools/classes/countries

Title idea comes from:
beyond blogging = blogs as a (subject/expert) resource for the future
blogging beyond = beyond the limits of the classroom and ‘normal’ blogs

Whatever you choose, Sue, I’m sure it’ll be great, and I look forward to it

By: Lynne Oakvik

Lynne Oakvik — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:40:07 +0000

Would love to hear your thoughts and strategies on mobile learning, using smartphones and pdas in the classroom.

By: JoAnn Jacobs

JoAnn Jacobs — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:00:00 +0000

To me, making the connections with others is so important. You can have all of the knowledge and know how to put it into practice but if you have no one who is in it with you it will fizzle and die. PLN’s are so necessary today and learning how to begin, grow and maintain is important to all of us.

By: David Fleming

David Fleming — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:37:58 +0000

I’d LOVE to see/hear you talk about blogging for teachers.

By: Ashley Allain

Ashley Allain — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:49:49 +0000

Here’s one suggestion:

Title: Collaboration, Creativity and Connectivity in the Global Classroom

Ideas to Cover:
1. Describe ways to effectively use social media to connect students to each other, the teacher, and the global community

2. Highlight ways social media avenues can encourage collaboration and ultimately fuel creativity

I look forward to whatever you decide! I’m sure it will be amazing!

By: Jessica Demegillo

Jessica Demegillo — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:36:36 +0000

PLN, initially i could not understand what it meant because people who talk about it just give short descriptions or just mention it.

For me, this would be the most helpful. For someone new in technology integration, this would be a great way for us to learn from others.

Teaching someone to create a PLN would not only help us learn but also open our doors to other views and what the world can offer.

By: cfanch

cfanch — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:19:40 +0000

Sue, anything you talk about will be interesting. And, it looks like a blogging angle is the way people are leaning. If blogging is the topic I’d like to see how best to set up a topics list or weekly agenda. My wife keeps 3 or 4 blogsites going but she has a schedule of what she writes each day so that she can keep them all currant and populated.

By: Jill Summers

Jill Summers — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:59:01 +0000

If something is not being presented on cell phones in the classroom, it could be interesting. Not sure our district is ready for it, but would be good to hear some implementation strategies and curriculum ideas.

By: ricardo001

ricardo001 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:19:49 +0000

Hello from Mexico, I a a rookie on emerging technologies. I would like to know about the best web2.0 tools (others than CAD ones), to use with Art and Architecture students, but any topic regarding to new technologies would be ok with me. Thank you for the opportunity to share experiences in the education field.

By: Kim Caise

Kim Caise — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:29:06 +0000

Anything Sue presents on will be fantastic! I would love to hear about PLNs, Google Wave and BuddyPress. Regardless of what is selected I will be there! Love you Sue!

By: Carole McCulloch

Carole McCulloch — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:02:20 +0000

What advice would you give to those who wish to create ‘domain’, ‘practice’ and ‘community’ for like minded practitioners in eportfolios in education? What process, what tools and what type of model for engagement? e.g. can you do it with a blog? could you do it with an email list? or would you advocate an online space that has other functions and tools. What would engage, what would sustain and what would promote an open sharing?

By: Cathy Martin

Cathy Martin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:28:43 +0000

I’d actually like to learn more about Avatars. The different types of programs there, how to use them effectively in education, possible pitfalls, etc.

Thanks!

By: Lisa Mireles

Lisa Mireles — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:51:58 +0000

How about something that integrates Blogging and PLN’s? The title could be: Blogging and Personal Learning Networks: What’s the connection?

Just a thought – seems like successful educational bloggers have strong PLN’s and vice-versa…

By: Tamara Cox

Tamara Cox — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:39:12 +0000

Title: PLN: Want one? Get one?
Topic: Creating and maintaining an effective PLN. Helping reluctant teachers create one and why it is necessary today.
Ideas: Where to start, steps to expand and how to manage your PLN. Getting everyone inboard and gaining administrative support.

By: Greg Thompson

Greg Thompson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:24:43 +0000

Title: The Power of Reflective Thought

Topic: Blogging as the basis for professional growth and development for teachers

Ideas to cover: The process and power of reflective blogging for teachers: Why it is a critical practice for professional growth, Ways in which to begin the journey, Blogging together: the power of peer review of teacher blogging.

By: Jenny Brandon

Jenny Brandon — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:19:04 +0000

Blogging with Students: Giving Them a Reason to Write and an Audience

By: Mitzi Comeaux

Mitzi Comeaux — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:59:08 +0000

Comparing Apples to Apples

Implementing the use of iPods and iPads for social networking in classroom instruction. Ideas for management such as setting up and managing accounts for students.

By: Teresa Bestwick

Teresa Bestwick — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:26:46 +0000

“Tech for the 21st century teacher”
I think there are so many new programs available which we can bring into the class, but it’s difficult to know where to start. I feel fairly confident with blogging, but I expect that many people out there feel unsure about where to start. Maybe this could be a “How to” workshop to encourage more people to bring their classroom into the 21st century – I know I always need more pointers

By: Valerie Burton

Valerie Burton — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:02:20 +0000

On the Edublogger site Sue has soooo many valuable tips about student and PLN Blogging that I don’t know how to vote. I think that the main focus should be on building a Personal Learning Network for teachers AND for students. I know that she has a limited amount of presentation time but I think that we would all benefit from tips on Blogging for teachers and Blogging with your students. I think that the award winning discussion would be a combination of blogging tips for teachers and students that to help build a PLN would be the best choice. Yes, I know that I have combined 3 choices. :-{

By: Hellen Harvey

Hellen Harvey — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:14:13 +0000

I am interested in Buddy Press as I want to add discussion forums to my class blogs. Looking forward to any topics.Thanks

By: Lisa Dabbs

Lisa Dabbs — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:14:36 +0000

I am so excited about the Edublogs prize! Hope my topic gets selected!

By: Fred Boss

Fred Boss — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:46:32 +0000

Looks like it could be Blogging after reading through the comments above and if I was to be honest, I would like to learn about all of the topics listed. However, I would be very interested in hearing Sue’s views and ideas on PLN’s. I think that Blogging could be a useful element in a PLN and would love to hear more. In the last year I have been working on setting up my PLN and I have mainly used Twetdeck and Twitter for this, but I’m still at the consumer stage and need to move more into production mode.

By: Michelle Howell-Martin

Michelle Howell-Martin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:30:21 +0000

I would like to learn more about Buddy Press. How-to’s, pros, cons, some possible suggestions about how to talk to network administrators about unblocking something such as Buddy Press when it will be flagged by the filter as social networking and then be blocked.

By: Joe McVeigh

Joe McVeigh — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:22:13 +0000

TITLE: Transforming the world one classroom at a time

TOPIC: Using technology to enhance understanding across time, space, and cultures

SUGGESTED IDEAS TO COVER: Using technology to transcend cultural barriers; building meaningful communities to promote peace and understanding between peoples; getting kids excited about communicating with those who are different; inspiring teachers to go beyond the classroom and lesson plan and out into the world (electronically, at least)

By: Marissa Engelhard

Marissa Engelhard — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:41:09 +0000

Blogging with Students – Where to begin, content to post, time management in the classroom and at home.

By: Katherine Maloney

Katherine Maloney — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:28:19 +0000

I am going to start blogging with my students this year and am interested in learning about how to keep track of everything. I’d love it if we could incorporate podcasting somehow, too…

By: Matthias Heil

Matthias Heil — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:38:00 +0000

Hey Sue, how about this: “Social Blogging: Planning, Initiating & Running an International Virtual Classroom” – maybe with focus on modern languages?

By: awyatt

awyatt — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:43:48 +0000

Blogging for teachers. In a world where you can be severely punished for poor judgment (which may not be apparent when you hit the “publish” button), how can teachers reflect on their teaching and what they are learning without fear? (topic proposed by @Lisa Dabbs and @Melissa Edwards)

By: Jocelyne

Jocelyne — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:10:48 +0000

Title: BuddyPress
Topic: How to use BuddyPress as teacher or as student.
Ideas: Introduction about BuddyPress and the ways we can use it efficiently. What are the benefits for the teacher and students? It can be used at any level? It requires a good understanding of technology

By: Yolan Mistele

Yolan Mistele — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:05:45 +0000

I’d like to learn more about Google Wave. There was such a todo when it was introduced by invitation awhile back, but I haven’t heard much recently. Is this Google product worthwhile? How does it work?
Thanks, Yo

By: Marisa Pavan

Marisa Pavan — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:57:02 +0000

I think “blogging” is an interesting topic, blogging with students in particular. I’d like to know about how to motivate students to participate in classroom blogs, especially in the case of teenagers.
Thanks for asking!
Marisa

By: Terry Elliott

Terry Elliott — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:19:21 +0000

I would like to see how she organizes her workflow in order to continue to learn and workflow for sharing.

By: rachel larrabee

rachel larrabee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:42:57 +0000

Title: Before Blogging Begins

Topic: Setting up a blog

Ideas: I would like to talk about QUICK and secure ways to create student logins and passwords- the part of any online/tech work that happens before the kids get involved. Any basic blogging protocol with rules and consequences.

By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:49:29 +0000

Is there a way to combine the blogging for teachers with Blogging with students into one mega-topic? Perhaps there is some crossover with these subjects as it is. I also agree with Lisa’s ideas on blogging… but am interested (as a newbie) with how to most effectively blog with students. Particularly high schoolers…is there a way to manage/host them all as individual blogs? Or is having a class blog better? Pros and cons of each? Best host sites to use for educators? I’m also interested in my students being able to connect with other students on a global level…can that be done with blogs? Lots of questions here, but I’m sure whatever topic you present will be informative and practical for use in the classroom.

I’m terrible with titles…but maybe “Blogs as Reflective and Responsive Assessment”?

By: Melissa Edwards

Melissa Edwards — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:08:20 +0000

I agree with Lisa’s comment above about doing something about Blogging for Teachers. I like the idea of exploring the creation of a “Blogging Alliance” at schools or even within school systems. When I encourage teachers to start bloggins, I get “What would I blog about” and “Who would be interested in what I have to say” as responses too many times.

By: Lisa Dabbs

Lisa Dabbs — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:58:17 +0000

Blogging for Teachers, hints, tips, best platforms, pros, cons,suggestions on how to keep blogging enthusiasm so as not to get writers block. Also how teacher leaders or teams might go about creating a “Blogging Alliance” at their school site. Getting support from your admin on this venture.
Thanks!