Ecmp 455 intro
by Dean Shareski on Jun 02, 2010
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Introduction to my ECMP 455 class at the University of Regina. This is an advanced class in using technology for learning.
Introduction to my ECMP 455 class at the University of Regina. This is an advanced class in using technology for learning.
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- background and perspective on education and society in general...my take. That was then, this is now
- my personal approach
-Ideas on moving forward
Great stories
-Bradley: Supposed to learn to read in grade one. He was already reading at about a grade 3 level
There was definitely a sink or swim mentality.
The feeling that you were an independent contractor prevailed.
Collaboration was rare and in many cases not necessary.
Barn Raising
Bowling Alone....Curling Alone
The Pop in
Community is in our DNA
These were competitive spaces where survival of the fittest mentality reigned.
The introduction to this changes everything.
Learning has no boundaries, or at least there are fewer.
What does this look like?
These things are taking many to some very uncomfortable places.
Our classrooms are and will change.
Oh, and you can carry this in your pocket as well.
School still plays a huge role but if we hold it to the esteem its hand, we’ll have a very difficult time helping kids become life long learners.
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Quote Credit: Seth Godin, Linchpin, Kindle Location 779-83
Slide Credit: Bill Ferriter, The Tempered Radical
http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical
We need to experience this for ourselves first.
Professional Learning
Professional Learning
These were competitive spaces where survival of the fittest mentality reigned.