Online Teachers – Stay Connected And Relevant A presentation by Graham Wegner. http://gwegner.edublogs.org CEGSA 2007

All teachers should have an online presence. www.flickr.com/photos/51886338@N00/391016492

Why? www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/12364944

Here’s what I think.

We need connected teachers. http://www.flickr.com/photos/64251830@N00/385054886

How I am connected

What are the benefits of being connected?

experience other people’s classroom practice Dan Meyer http://blog.mrmeyer.com/ others suggest resources and offer advice www.flickr.com/photos/62172268@N00/609090447

network with educators worldwide

notice new and emerging trends my work can be retrieved and used by anyone with a web connection access PD and conversations at a time that suits frank discussions of ideas without constraints

So, who can I connect to?

Chris Harbeck Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada Middle School Mathematics Teacher http://www.flickr.com/photos/23046603@N00/341371251/

Vicki Davis Camilla, Georgia, USA. High School Teacher http://www.flickr.com/photos/julielindsay/606802924/

Do our students have the right to expect an education with 21st century skills and relevance?

How will they have access if we don’t provide it?

How can we provide it if we are not involved?

That’s my take – what’s yours?