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Update on Saturday Sessions at EduCon 2.0

Update on Saturday Sessions at EduCon 2.0

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I attended the keynote and the first two session at EduCon 2.0. The third session I spent in the Cafe Ustreaming the different sessions. Below are some notes and comments from the two sessions. Session 1: Notes Influence without Authority: Finding the Common Ground to Frame Innovation and Change Kevin Jarrett and Sylvia Marthinez This session focused on the Future Search process to help bring about change. The process is researched based. In order for change to occur you need…

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Keeping up to date with Educon 2.0

Keeping up to date with Educon 2.0

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I wanted to provide you some links to help you keep up on Educon 2.0 The wiki can has links to each sessions wiki You can watch from Ustream – EduconTV Here are a few bloggers sharing their insights Chris Lehman, Jen Wagner, Sarah and, Alice Barr. I know there are many others you can search for the tag Educon2 at technorati to help you find others. You can look at some photos at Flicker again search for the EduCon…

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A Gathering of Friends

A Gathering of Friends

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The pre-conference activities of EduCon 2.0 began Friday afternoon. It started with a tour of SLA, our hosts for this event. I was unable to attend as my flight was canceled and had to get another later in the day. I was able to catch up with everyone one at the Franklin Institute for the opening reception and IMAX movie. I met up with my roommate Lisa Durff (Edith Halderman –SL) whom I never met face to face to, I…

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EduCon 2.0 Almost Here

EduCon 2.0 Almost Here

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EduCon 2.0 is almost here. I am excited about this conference. I am looking forward to meeting people I only know on line face-to-face, the sessions, and watching the format of the conference unfold. Unlike any other conference I have attended I have been able to watch this one develop and grow. I and may others have followed the planning process on the wiki, blog posts and twitter. During the call for conversations people discussed what they would like to…

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EduCon 2.0

EduCon 2.0

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Chris Lehmann of SLA is hosting EduCon 2.0 in January. This promises to be a great opportunity to participate in the conversations on School, Classroom and Teacher 2.0. If you are interested in helping lead these conversations please submit proposals by November 1st. I for one am hoping to participate, and am to persuade others from my district to attend. We are always discussing the need for more technology and more professional development but to what end, what are we…

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K12 Online Conference Begins!

K12 Online Conference Begins!

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The K12 Online Conference begins! I am taking some time this morning to look through the schedule and prioritize what I wish to attend. Last year it took me quite sometime but I actually managed to see most of it. This year I will focus on the strands Classroom 2.0 and Personal Learning Networks. It is a great conference please take some time to visit and participate.

Connected Collaboration

Connected Collaboration

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I am reviewing my notes for a presentation this evening on Personal Learning Networks, and I took a break to check in with mine. I know many are writing about this now, I have included some links below. Recently there have been wonderful examples of the network in action. It is a relatively new tool to many of us and we are getting much better at participating and working within this framework. What really hit home for me is the…

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