I recently finished teaching at the University of Southern Maine. The course, Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age, is 3 credits packed into 1 week from 8 -4. It's a grueling schedule for the students, but I am always blown away by what they accomplish in a week's time.
This year's class was new and so it always takes awhile to get in to the flow. I like to tweak and make sure I am staying on their pace. I am forever rearranging the agenda because I want to make sure I try to meet everyone's needs. The days are usually structured so that we do an EdCafe in the morning, followed by some instruction, and then work time. The EdCafe is my favorite part. I learned about EdCafe by going to EdCamp Boston a few years ago. I assign 2 articles for reading. There are 2 leaders each day (this changes depending on the number in the class). They each choose a question, topic, or wonder based on the reading and then ask others to join them in a conversation. The conversations take place for about 20 minutes. Then it's back to the classroom for a "Brain Dump". Each student has a document that's assigned in Google Classroom. They write for 20 quiet minutes about what they've learned during the EdCafe and how it relates to their teaching. Later, the Brain Dumps get shared and classmates can comment on each others ideas. It's powerful learning and process time and it makes me realize how little teachers get to do it. One student wrote in her evaluation "I loved all of the examples that were shared and the discussions that we had. Its rare that educators have the time to discuss as much as we did this week. There were lots of opportunities to ask questions and share ideas." What would our school look like if we had more reflection time built in?
I have lots of ideas for next year. It's so exciting to see what teachers create! Thanks to the wonderful class of learners!
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Weekly Links (weekly)
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Thrilled for @edtechteam to be a part of the Dynamic Learning Project with @GoogleForEdu #DLPCoaching… https://t.co/NXbV6SKnhG
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If you don't know @alicebarr you should! One of Maine's #edurockstars https://t.co/Zv39sg8XJN
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My newest book https://t.co/FHBHlSDKI7
My newest #edtechteam #SummerReading book @HollyClarkEdu @WickedDecent @amyburvall @IntentionBook https://t.co/FHBHlSDKI7
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"Half the book is packed with ideas teachers can use immediately"- thanks Alice from Maine for this kind review of… https://t.co/fW0WmAnl3s
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Google Drive Tip: Use hashtags in file names to quickly find what you need, like #template, #quiz, etc #techtips… https://t.co/1abE5h9Vz8
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PD needs to be active and on-going https://t.co/v
PD needs to be active and on-going #schoologyNEXT https://t.co/v74xcEEzE1
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Teachers Shouldn't Work in Isolation. Kids Need a Team. - Work in Progress - Education Week Teacher
Teachers Shouldn't Work in Isolation, Kids Need a Team https://t.co/VxPdieclWL via @mssackstein
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Great to see you and your team today, Alice!
@alicebarr @Google Great to see you and your team today, Alice!
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Looking forward to learning more about #digcit at the Google Cambridge office with @alicebarr and @CathyWolinsky… https://t.co/f6FdI59n1R
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Long Live the '90s:Edtech Craz
Long Live the '90s:Edtech Crazes Every Teacher & Student Secretly Wishes Were Still Around: https://t.co/7lsAP2Bz60… https://t.co/AQK3HmJPP0
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Weekly Links (weekly)
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Roasted-Beet Salad With Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe - NYT Cooking
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Broccoli Stir-Fry With Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe - NYT Cooking
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Amanda Cohen’s Secret-Weapon Stir-Fry Sauce Recipe - NYT Cooking
"see the recipe here"
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What is an EdCafe? – EdCafe in the Classroom
EdCafe in the Classroom-- ❤ #edcamp so I know I would ❤ #edcafe #shiftthis @JoyKirr @katrinakennett https://t.co/CuH5r1vks9
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@YarmouthSchools Counting down to September and getting our learn on w/ Maine educators! See you then! @alicebarr… https://t.co/SYyeRu1xuG
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Structured screwing around with at https://t.co/
Structured screwing around with #explolive at #CIEInstitute2017 https://t.co/sFKbDCx36X
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It's evolutionary: the more we play, the more we're able to deal with complex stimuli. #PLAYMORE @Thomas_CIE… https://t.co/Sc2VRbzYge
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Power of writing, collab, & creativity strong
@southernmainewp Power of writing, collab, & creativity strong in southern ME #smwp https://t.co/lhChrDE0O0
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& happening at https://t.co/SZkbQ6stS2
#rigorouswhimsy & #criticalcreativity happening at #CIEInstitute2017 @IntentionBook #intentionthebookchat #edchatme https://t.co/SZkbQ6stS2
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Practicing productive play: problem-solving, creat
Practicing productive play: problem-solving, creativity, collaboration #CIEInstitute2017 @Thomas_CIE https://t.co/170Q0f8VRF
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Shift in what skills will be the focus globally fo
Shift in what skills will be the focus globally for 2020 #cieInstitute2017 @Thomas_CIE https://t.co/vz4pTF1aIk
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Collaboration is a beautiful thing- RSU19 interdis
Collaboration is a beautiful thing- RSU19 interdisciplinary unit on sustainability and consumption #CIEInstitute2017 https://t.co/PTlAQC93gF
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So my pristine copy is with me, as well. Too challenging for me to write in books. (yet) #intentionthebook… https://t.co/8AiPdnfKaw
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Four questions that Tim McNamara encourages everyo
Four questions that Tim McNamara encourages everyone to frequently ask themselves and each other. #CIEInstitute2017 https://t.co/G61F9FjiCA
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Tim McNamara "Assessment is the presentation of
Tim McNamara #micdropmoment @ThomasCIE #CIEInstitute2017 "Assessment is the presentation of learning." Let that sink in. #edchatme #sblchat
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Representing at https://t.co/LiN32rvEIG
Representing @ACTEM at #ISTE17 #edchatme https://t.co/LiN32rvEIG
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Tim McNamara at Weaving a Tapestry of Learning htt
#CIEInstitute2017 Tim McNamara at Weaving a Tapestry of Learning https://t.co/XWnTXIt0Lg
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Ready for three days of design and innovative thin
Ready for three days of design and innovative thinking #CIEInstitute2017 @ThomasCIE #edchatme https://t.co/Q6J8M0wlpY
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Looking forward to a great day at with https:
Looking forward to a great day at #CIEInstitute2017 @Thomas_CIE with @cmtoy #innovation #learning https://t.co/eOGNERoMMx
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The Tech Curve: The Tech Sherpas interviewed on Maine Public Television
Latest Post: The Tech Sherpas interviewed on Maine Public Television https://t.co/iIjX7kesx8
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Thank you alice! This has been a fabulous experien
@alicebarr Thank you alice! This has been a fabulous experience! @ysdchat
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@lauraspellman6 @alicebarr A4: wow#ysdchat
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@alicebarr Thanks Alice. #ysdchat
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A4 seedlings #ysdchat
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a4 WOW #ysdchat
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a4: brilliant #ysdchat
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A4: inspiring #ysdchat
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A4: Mind-blowing! #ysdchat
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A3: I will use EdPuzzle to require students to int
A3: I will use EdPuzzle to require students to interact more with SmartHistory videos for art annotations. #ysdchat
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A3: I will ask them to reflect on comments I have
A3: I will ask them to reflect on comments I have made. Instead of only reflecting on their experiences. They will do both. #ysdchat
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Glad! Here at #ISTE17 but missing my friends #NotatISTE https://t.co/57XrFJOO9G
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In schools, if it doesn't align with your vision,
In schools, if it doesn't align with your vision, why do you do it? @chrislehmann #ISTE17 #NotAtISTE #ISTETransforms
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You might want to take a look at FlipGrid.
@karenmarier11 You might want to take a look at FlipGrid. #ysdchat
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Three shifts in learning via ISTE CEO Culatta:
Three shifts in learning via ISTE CEO Culatta: https://t.co/sqPmtlMI7C #iste17
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#ISTE17 #NotatISTE Thanks for a great Ignite @sarahdateechur !
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ALL MEMBERS will have ALL SESSIONS available on
ALL #ISTE MEMBERS will have ALL #ISTE17 SESSIONS available on video in August. # #notatiste17
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PAY ATTENTION! just said YOU PICK an entire day o
PAY ATTENTION! @isteconnects just said YOU PICK an entire day of sessions for #iste18... stay tuned December 2017. #iste17 #notatiste17
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You are in our hearts! https://t.co/H3CzUEa1HZ
#notatISTE17 #iste17 @pgeorge You are in our hearts! https://t.co/H3CzUEa1HZ
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Free Technology for Teachers: Blogs in the Age of Google Classroom
Blogs in the Age of Google Classroom https://t.co/RcUR9rET6W https://t.co/XqupDEccQn
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Peer to Peer learning at Digital Learning Day!
Peer to Peer learning at Digital Learning Day! #edcamp #spsdld2017 https://t.co/A0r4MfYDV2
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Weekly Links (weekly)
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How to use Google tools in Project-Based Learning - Daily Genius
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Assessment of Learning via Skype | Silvia Tolisano- Langwitches Blog
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About Mystery Skypes/Hangouts and why we need more | Ditch That Textbook
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May The Forms Be With You! - Going from Padawan to Jedi Master in Google Forms - Google Slides
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May The Forms Be With You! - Going from Padawan to Jedi Master in Google Forms - Google Slides
Saturday, July 08, 2017
Saturday, July 01, 2017
Weekly Links (weekly)
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Getting Started with PBE – Workshop Resources | Student Learning Guru - Mike Muir Consulting
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Fusion 360 | Free Software for Students, Educators | Autodesk
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Weaving the tapestry of learning – Magazine by Katie Rybakova – Canva
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Interactive Content and Mulitmedia
"The most difficult and time consuming part of creating a HyperDoc, in my opinion, is finding the content to engage your students in the learning process."
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HyperDoc Handbook Template Companion - Google Docs
goes with the templates in the book
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Summer Project – Getting Started with Hyperdocs – Shawn Beard – The TechyCoach
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Catch the Flipgrid fever! 15+ ways to use Flipgrid in your class | Ditch That Textbook
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Alan November Shares A Mind Blowing New Idea in Assessment @coolcatteacher
"ALAN NOVEMBER SHARES A MIND BLOWING NEW IDEA IN ASSESSMENT"
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