In his 1883 book “Thus Spoke Zarathustra,” Friedrich Nietzsche identified the “Übermensch” – translated contemporarily as “superman” – who could transcend the constrictive Victorian Age and the less-than-human Industrial Revolution through an ability to be flexible and adaptive to the challenges of human existence. While Nietzsche paints this picture with broad historical strokes, “Übermensch” resonated with the promise of the impending twentieth century.
More than a century later, Nietzsche’s “Übermensch” is being invoked in making the case for education reform. But does what spoke to Nietzsche 100+ years ago serve us well today? Here’s why I believe referencing “Superman” in 2010 is inappropriate:
- The Industrial Age is over. Much like Dickensian descriptions of filthy cities and Sinclairian accountings of unhealthy factories, the “Übermensch” concept belongs to another era.
- This is the Information Age, and our greatest self-imposed constraint is holding onto an Industrial-Aged view of the world. In doing so, we limit ourselves in reaching our twenty-first century potential, much like the Victorians to whom Nietzsche reacted a century ago.
- The very notion of reforming education (or anything for that matter) is constrictive and outdated. This is an era of transformation – of complete change in fundamental structures.
- In the Information Age imagination and creativity are unbound by the limitations of physical reality.
- Twenty-first century cyber-citizens aren’t waiting for anything, let alone a super-human rescue. They are writing their own stories, making their own connections, and creating new relationships and understandings that enrich existence.
The twenty-first century is not the age of superman, but of everyman…..it’s not about loosening our bonds on earth but pushing the limits of cyberspace. It is a journey we are currently making, so it is difficult to gauge our progress and success. Still, if everyone joined us on the journey, it would feel much more inclusive and much less contentious. Educators: don’t allow anyone to stand on the ground as you make that running leap into cyberspace. Grab them under your arm and take them with you. No one is going to stand by and idly criticize once the see the view from up here. Up….up….and away!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Thanks for a great Symposium!
Enjoy the archive of sessions at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html an be looking for future announcements on upcoming CRSTE initiatives. We couldn't have done it without you!
CRSTE Next Steps Presentation 5 PM EDT Today
Today at 5 PM, come view the presentation on CRSTE next steps at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Unfortunately, Jeff Horwitz's "Global Collaborations in an Elementary Classroom" has been cancelled, and it gives us an excellent opportunity to announce what lies ahead!
Please join us!
Unfortunately, Jeff Horwitz's "Global Collaborations in an Elementary Classroom" has been cancelled, and it gives us an excellent opportunity to announce what lies ahead!
Please join us!
What kind of Presenters does CRSTE look for?
Earlier this week a first-time presenter nervously shared that she was not a guru or expert just before she began her presentation. Mu response? "The world has enough gurus and experts! We are looking for leader-practitioners!"
In fact, this morning t 11, Sophie Idromenos is another such presenter. An active participant at the CyberConference and an avid attendee here a the Symposium, she approached CRSTE about the possibility of presenting. Needless to say, she is exactly what we are looking for: committed educator leader-practitioners looking to make a difference.
CRSTE is not in existence to promote the status quo. We are looking to push the envelope on thinking about education now and in the future. Yes we include headliners and altruistic vendors who wish to participate, but we live to celebrate leader-practitioners! Thank you to Sophie and all of our presenters this week for your contributions to making the 2010 Global Symposium a success!
In fact, this morning t 11, Sophie Idromenos is another such presenter. An active participant at the CyberConference and an avid attendee here a the Symposium, she approached CRSTE about the possibility of presenting. Needless to say, she is exactly what we are looking for: committed educator leader-practitioners looking to make a difference.
CRSTE is not in existence to promote the status quo. We are looking to push the envelope on thinking about education now and in the future. Yes we include headliners and altruistic vendors who wish to participate, but we live to celebrate leader-practitioners! Thank you to Sophie and all of our presenters this week for your contributions to making the 2010 Global Symposium a success!
Come join us for the final day Sunday!
There's lots to experience....lots to learn....lots to share! Be a part of it today!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sunday October 24, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Here is our line-up for the final day of the Global Symposium - what a day it will be - please join us!
Asynchronous Sessions!
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Harry has posted a fabulous blog entry on the challenges of transforming education in Ghana, and it’s startlingly similar to the challenges you face in your classrooms.
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
Christina has setup a fabulous environment of resources and discussion examining the challenges and opportunities for leadership in education today.
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Allison offers the chance to try new tech tools in a safe, supportive environment where you learn and share what you learn with Symposium colleagues.
Live Sessions!
10:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
ACTA: Implications for Online Collaboration - Chris McKenzie
ACTA has several features that raise significant potential concerns for innovation and the free flow of information on the Internet. Learn more about what ACTA may mean for online collaboration and information sharing!
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Bringing Together the World of Unlimited Possibilities - Sophie Idromenos
Engage your students by allowing them to create games and more using the free cross platform application called Scratch Including the design of educational games.
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
KEYNOTE: Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology - Karen Cator
Participants will become familiar with the U.S. national education technology plan and the recommendations and actions articulated in the implementation strategy.
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Fabrication Systems: Engaging Elementary & Middle School Students in Meaningful, Creative Construction - Willy Kjellstrom and Erika Carson
The purpose of this session is to introduce an emergent technology, fabrication systems, in the context of existing science, technology, and mathematics curricula.
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
CRSTE Next Steps
Come learn what CRSTE has in store for you over the next six months!
This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Global Collaboration: Flattening Classrooms - Julie Lindsay
Join Julie Lindsay of Beijing International School as she shares Flat Classroom pedagogy, including simple steps to get started and opportunities to connect globally.
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using Tablet PCs to Revolutionize the Classroom - Robert Baker
This session will share the ways Tablet PCs provide paradigm-shifting freedom and flexibility to focus on student learning at the Cincinnati Country Day School.
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Asynchronous Sessions!
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Harry has posted a fabulous blog entry on the challenges of transforming education in Ghana, and it’s startlingly similar to the challenges you face in your classrooms.
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
Christina has setup a fabulous environment of resources and discussion examining the challenges and opportunities for leadership in education today.
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Allison offers the chance to try new tech tools in a safe, supportive environment where you learn and share what you learn with Symposium colleagues.
Live Sessions!
10:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
ACTA: Implications for Online Collaboration - Chris McKenzie
ACTA has several features that raise significant potential concerns for innovation and the free flow of information on the Internet. Learn more about what ACTA may mean for online collaboration and information sharing!
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Bringing Together the World of Unlimited Possibilities - Sophie Idromenos
Engage your students by allowing them to create games and more using the free cross platform application called Scratch Including the design of educational games.
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
KEYNOTE: Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology - Karen Cator
Participants will become familiar with the U.S. national education technology plan and the recommendations and actions articulated in the implementation strategy.
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Fabrication Systems: Engaging Elementary & Middle School Students in Meaningful, Creative Construction - Willy Kjellstrom and Erika Carson
The purpose of this session is to introduce an emergent technology, fabrication systems, in the context of existing science, technology, and mathematics curricula.
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
CRSTE Next Steps
Come learn what CRSTE has in store for you over the next six months!
This session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Global Collaboration: Flattening Classrooms - Julie Lindsay
Join Julie Lindsay of Beijing International School as she shares Flat Classroom pedagogy, including simple steps to get started and opportunities to connect globally.
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using Tablet PCs to Revolutionize the Classroom - Robert Baker
This session will share the ways Tablet PCs provide paradigm-shifting freedom and flexibility to focus on student learning at the Cincinnati Country Day School.
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Friday, October 22, 2010
Saturday October 23, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Here is our line-up for Saturday at the Global Symposium - what a day it will be - please join us!
Asynchronous Sessions!
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Harry has posted a fabulous blog entry on the challenges of transforming education in Ghana, and it’s startlingly similar to the challenges you face in your classrooms.
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
Christina has setup a fabulous environment of resources and discussion examining the challenges and opportunities for leadership in education today.
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Allison offers the chance to try new tech tools in a safe, supportive environment where you learn and share what you learn with Symposium colleagues.
Live Sessions!
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Modeling Leadership: Walking the Walk - Chris O'Neal
Explore examples of modeling by leadership, using several popular Web 2.0 tools in such a way that makes sense for administrative tasks, yet models appropriate instructional use.
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning (IT4ALL) - Dr. Nellie Deutsch and Dr. Ludmila Smirnova
In this presentation, the authors will share how they collaboratively established a community of online learners at Integrating Technology For Active Life Long Learning.
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using Web Conferencing to Enrich Learning and Connect Globally - Kim Caise
Join well-known online educator Kim Caise as she shares strategies to integrate web conferencing into instruction and connect with other classrooms globally.
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
CRSTE Symposium Chat
Come join us for an informal discussion about the Symposium, CRSTE and next steps in promoting 21st century education. It's a unique opportunity to participate in a live exchange.
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Infusing Technology into 8th Grade Science - Doretha Grier (Doretha is a CRSTE Kathy Schrock Digital Pioneer)
The online session is designed to give teachers a view of how educators create and use blogs and Google Docs to engage middle school science students in a 8th grade earth science classroom.
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
KEYNOTE: Thinking of Schools as Self-Organizing Systems and ICT as Drivers of Change - Mark Weston
In this thought provoking session, we will explore an action plan for ending techno-critique and increasing the impact of technology on teaching, learning, and student achievement.
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Asynchronous Sessions!
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Harry has posted a fabulous blog entry on the challenges of transforming education in Ghana, and it’s startlingly similar to the challenges you face in your classrooms.
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
Christina has setup a fabulous environment of resources and discussion examining the challenges and opportunities for leadership in education today.
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Allison offers the chance to try new tech tools in a safe, supportive environment where you learn and share what you learn with Symposium colleagues.
Live Sessions!
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Modeling Leadership: Walking the Walk - Chris O'Neal
Explore examples of modeling by leadership, using several popular Web 2.0 tools in such a way that makes sense for administrative tasks, yet models appropriate instructional use.
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning (IT4ALL) - Dr. Nellie Deutsch and Dr. Ludmila Smirnova
In this presentation, the authors will share how they collaboratively established a community of online learners at Integrating Technology For Active Life Long Learning.
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using Web Conferencing to Enrich Learning and Connect Globally - Kim Caise
Join well-known online educator Kim Caise as she shares strategies to integrate web conferencing into instruction and connect with other classrooms globally.
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
CRSTE Symposium Chat
Come join us for an informal discussion about the Symposium, CRSTE and next steps in promoting 21st century education. It's a unique opportunity to participate in a live exchange.
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Infusing Technology into 8th Grade Science - Doretha Grier (Doretha is a CRSTE Kathy Schrock Digital Pioneer)
The online session is designed to give teachers a view of how educators create and use blogs and Google Docs to engage middle school science students in a 8th grade earth science classroom.
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
KEYNOTE: Thinking of Schools as Self-Organizing Systems and ICT as Drivers of Change - Mark Weston
In this thought provoking session, we will explore an action plan for ending techno-critique and increasing the impact of technology on teaching, learning, and student achievement.
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Andre Costa de Sousa of Mashon Announces Fundraising Initiative for Schools at his Symposium Session!
At Andre Costa de Sousa's presentation this evening he announced the rollout of a new MashOn fundraising tool for schools and education-related organizations that will go live in Spring 2011! This new program will set up an official school online store and supply the ecommerce backend and merchandising overhead with no up front cost to schools. School supplies, story books, greeting cards, hats, t-shirts, sports memorabilia, technology device skins, you name it - if you can imagine it MashOn can have it created and sold for you. Schools receive a portion of each sale - with no up front costs this means pure profit - the more volume schools can create for sales the more profit they earn!
This is the preliminary public announcement made for this initiative. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities for your education organization, please contact Andre directly at andre@mashon.com or (310) 943-8606.
This is a philanthropic initiative to support schools. You will not receive any pressure or sales pitch in contacting Andre or his staff, and CRSTE is receiving no compensation for promoting this initiative. We are all about making things happen for schools!
You can watch the full presentation of Andre's Symposium Session at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html.
This is the preliminary public announcement made for this initiative. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities for your education organization, please contact Andre directly at andre@mashon.com or (310) 943-8606.
This is a philanthropic initiative to support schools. You will not receive any pressure or sales pitch in contacting Andre or his staff, and CRSTE is receiving no compensation for promoting this initiative. We are all about making things happen for schools!
You can watch the full presentation of Andre's Symposium Session at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html.
CRSTE Symposium Chat Tomorrow 5 PM
The 5:00 PM session for Saturday, October 23 has been cancelled, and in its place we will hold a CRSTE Symposium chat.
Come join us for an informal discussion about the Symposium, CRSTE and next steps in promoting 21st century education. It's a unique opportunity to participate in a live exchange without the constraints of a formal presentation.
We will begin promptly at 5:00 PM US EDT on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at http://bit.ly/9OgFdD
Please join us!
Come join us for an informal discussion about the Symposium, CRSTE and next steps in promoting 21st century education. It's a unique opportunity to participate in a live exchange without the constraints of a formal presentation.
We will begin promptly at 5:00 PM US EDT on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at http://bit.ly/9OgFdD
Please join us!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Friday October 22, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Friday is the last day of Chris Oneal's iPods and iPads in the Classroom wiki at the Symposium at http://ipodclassroom.wikispaces.com/ Be sure to take advantage of is expertise!
5:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Connecting Classrooms: Making Global Collaborative Projects Work
Jeff Whipple
7:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
A Creative Approach to School Fundraising
Andre Costa de Sousa
9:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Motivating Students Using Mobile Learning in the Classroom
Kipp Rogers
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
5:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Connecting Classrooms: Making Global Collaborative Projects Work
Jeff Whipple
7:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
A Creative Approach to School Fundraising
Andre Costa de Sousa
9:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Motivating Students Using Mobile Learning in the Classroom
Kipp Rogers
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Initial Participant Feedback Coming in Through Session Surveys
Here are some sample comments:
"Wow, the 2 sessions I was able to attend were absolutely wonderful! This is going to be a great conference – again!"
"The Global Symposium is too good to miss!"
"Though I was running late, I didn't miss anything because I received the address for the video so I can view it later!!! It's also nice to be able to watch the session again!"
"Truly inspirational, on several fronts!"
"Amazing stuff!"
Read more at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010/globalsymposiumfeedback.html
"Wow, the 2 sessions I was able to attend were absolutely wonderful! This is going to be a great conference – again!"
"The Global Symposium is too good to miss!"
"Though I was running late, I didn't miss anything because I received the address for the video so I can view it later!!! It's also nice to be able to watch the session again!"
"Truly inspirational, on several fronts!"
"Amazing stuff!"
Read more at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010/globalsymposiumfeedback.html
Thursday October 21, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
On to the second half of the Symposium! Thursday offers more great sessions, including a special 3:00 PM EDT presentation by star CRSTE presenter Nicole Tomaselli and her students sharing Journalism 2.0: Syncing Print Publications with Online Hosting and Twitter!
ALSO, at 7:00 PM US EDT Fernando Fuentes will present his session on Geocity and Digital Maps - be sure to join us for a fascinating look at how GIS is being used in instruction in Mexico City!
3:00 PM US EDT (Please note special start time!) at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Journalism 2.0: Syncing Print Publications with Online Hosting and Twitter
Nicole Tomaselli with Allison, Jess and Derek (Bedford NH)
5:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Research Using Social Networks and Collaborative Tools
Jennifer Garcia (Santa Tecla, El Salvador)
7:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Geocity and Digital Maps
Fernando Fuentes and students (Mexico City, Mexico)
9:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
iPhone/iPod Touch Apps to Support Student Learning in Mathematics
Timothy & Leslie Pelton (Victoria BC Canada)
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
ALSO, at 7:00 PM US EDT Fernando Fuentes will present his session on Geocity and Digital Maps - be sure to join us for a fascinating look at how GIS is being used in instruction in Mexico City!
3:00 PM US EDT (Please note special start time!) at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Journalism 2.0: Syncing Print Publications with Online Hosting and Twitter
Nicole Tomaselli with Allison, Jess and Derek (Bedford NH)
5:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Research Using Social Networks and Collaborative Tools
Jennifer Garcia (Santa Tecla, El Salvador)
7:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Geocity and Digital Maps
Fernando Fuentes and students (Mexico City, Mexico)
9:00 PM US EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
iPhone/iPod Touch Apps to Support Student Learning in Mathematics
Timothy & Leslie Pelton (Victoria BC Canada)
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
It's Not About the Technology
Educators have been using technologies in classrooms for centuries, and while the technologies change over time, successful teaching and learning have not. Simply put, it’s not about the technology.
Don’t get me wrong: I love the way web technologies break down traditional barriers between students and the world beyond their four walls in the classroom. I have utilized those technologies in the classroom myself. But my success in using technology in instruction has never been about the technology tool; it’s been about expanding and deepening student understanding and enriching their learning experience.
So as you continue to enjoy Symposium sessions this week, consider technology in its larger context: learning and creating. How are these sessions promoting optimizing 21st century education?
Don’t get me wrong: I love the way web technologies break down traditional barriers between students and the world beyond their four walls in the classroom. I have utilized those technologies in the classroom myself. But my success in using technology in instruction has never been about the technology tool; it’s been about expanding and deepening student understanding and enriching their learning experience.
So as you continue to enjoy Symposium sessions this week, consider technology in its larger context: learning and creating. How are these sessions promoting optimizing 21st century education?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Wednesday October 20, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Wednesday offers incredible opportunities to network, learn and collaborate through a variety of live sessions, including a special 2:00 PM EDT presentation by popular CRSTE presenter Nicole Tomaselli offering new possibilities for Glogster!
ALSO:
Chris O'Neal will Skype with you this week as part of his work with Symposium attendees on his iPods and iPads in the Classroom wiki. If he doesn't reply right away, just leave him a chat message, and he'll chat back as soon as he can! His skype name is: ipodclassroom.
The next CRSTE Teacher Tools wiki Skype conference is Wednesday, Oct. 20, 8:00 p.m. US Eastern: If you wish to participate, you must add Allison and Julie to your Skype contacts. They can't contact you for the conference call without your username. Once they see your request, they will add you to their contacts and will be able to include you in the conference call.
2:00 PM US EDT (PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME SLOT!) LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Glogster: Reverse WebQuesting - Nicole Tomaselli (Bedford New Hampshire)
5:00 US PM EDT LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
3D for Free! Using Google SketchUp and Google Earth in the Classroom - Bonnie Roskes (Washington DC)
7:00 PM US EDT LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Communication, Collaboration, Coordination using Google Apps for Education - Deb Socia (Boston Massachusetts)
9:00 PM US EDT LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Students Moving From Consumers to Producers of Knowledge - Jeff Utecht (Pak Kret Nonthaburi Thailand)
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
ALSO:
Chris O'Neal will Skype with you this week as part of his work with Symposium attendees on his iPods and iPads in the Classroom wiki. If he doesn't reply right away, just leave him a chat message, and he'll chat back as soon as he can! His skype name is: ipodclassroom.
The next CRSTE Teacher Tools wiki Skype conference is Wednesday, Oct. 20, 8:00 p.m. US Eastern: If you wish to participate, you must add Allison and Julie to your Skype contacts. They can't contact you for the conference call without your username. Once they see your request, they will add you to their contacts and will be able to include you in the conference call.
2:00 PM US EDT (PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME SLOT!) LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Glogster: Reverse WebQuesting - Nicole Tomaselli (Bedford New Hampshire)
5:00 US PM EDT LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
3D for Free! Using Google SketchUp and Google Earth in the Classroom - Bonnie Roskes (Washington DC)
7:00 PM US EDT LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Communication, Collaboration, Coordination using Google Apps for Education - Deb Socia (Boston Massachusetts)
9:00 PM US EDT LIVE at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Students Moving From Consumers to Producers of Knowledge - Jeff Utecht (Pak Kret Nonthaburi Thailand)
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and archived sessions!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Day 4 at the Symposium Keeps Us Rocking!
Another successful day at the Symposium as Jessica Lancaster, Mali Bickley & Jim Carleton and Karen Blumberg are adding to our October 2010 portfolio of fabulous sessions this evening!
Speaking of which, recordings of all all sessions from Saturday through Monday are now archived and available on the Symposium site at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html.
They are listed chronologically. Enjoy!
Speaking of which, recordings of all all sessions from Saturday through Monday are now archived and available on the Symposium site at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html.
They are listed chronologically. Enjoy!
Transformational Leadership
Transformational leadership engages everyone in the discussion of how work is done and how it is measured. It inspires everyone to rethink, renew and recommit to the organization’s vision. Transformational leadership is proactive. It sees beyond immediate issues to espouse a long-term vision for new growth, effectiveness and success. The question asked is not “What’s the next challenge on the ground?” but “What’s the next opportunity on the horizon?” Transformational leadership connects with stakeholders across all levels and inspires them to rise above self-interest, tapping into ideals everyone can embrace. It provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement so that everyone is engaged in working for the greater collective good.
Public education is ripe for transformational leadership. In the current national dialog, public figures acknowledge the existing model is not working and ask, “How do we solve the challenges we see on the ground?” As leaders in education, we need to push the dialog to a more proactive question: “What are education’s opportunities to help all children thrive, grow and be successful moving forward?” Take the opportunity to develop your transformational leadership this week at the Symposium. In particular, take advantage of the fabulous Christina Parsons Bentheim's "How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion" wiki at at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/.
Public education is ripe for transformational leadership. In the current national dialog, public figures acknowledge the existing model is not working and ask, “How do we solve the challenges we see on the ground?” As leaders in education, we need to push the dialog to a more proactive question: “What are education’s opportunities to help all children thrive, grow and be successful moving forward?” Take the opportunity to develop your transformational leadership this week at the Symposium. In particular, take advantage of the fabulous Christina Parsons Bentheim's "How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion" wiki at at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday October 19, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Want to talk global collaboration? Check out the live sessions at the Global Symposium Tuesday!
5:00 PM EDT live at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Global Themes in the Elementary Curriculum - Jessica Lancaster (Tennessee)
7:00 PM EDT live at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Learning With the World: Using Technology to Connect Students Globally in Project Based Learning Mali Bickley & Jim Carleton (Ontario Canada)
9:00 PM EDT live at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Google Apps in the Classroom - Karen Blumberg (New York)
Plus these ongoing rich, relevant, hands-on professional development events!
Monday October 18 - Friday October 22 at http://ipodclassroom.wikispaces.com
iPod Project Lessons Learned - Chris O'Neal (Virginia)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
5:00 PM EDT live at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Global Themes in the Elementary Curriculum - Jessica Lancaster (Tennessee)
7:00 PM EDT live at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Learning With the World: Using Technology to Connect Students Globally in Project Based Learning Mali Bickley & Jim Carleton (Ontario Canada)
9:00 PM EDT live at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Google Apps in the Classroom - Karen Blumberg (New York)
Plus these ongoing rich, relevant, hands-on professional development events!
Monday October 18 - Friday October 22 at http://ipodclassroom.wikispaces.com
iPod Project Lessons Learned - Chris O'Neal (Virginia)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
Global Empathy
The Global Symposium is still reeling from Alan November's presentation Saturday evening on Empathy as a 21st Century Skill. As we come together for sessions with presenters and attendees from Ireland, Australia, Trinidad, China, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, England, Germany, Spain, Italy, the U.S. and so many more locations, the idea of global empathy for culture and education and contributing to one global humankind is so palpable.....so incredibly possible.....if not in our lifetimes than in the lifetimes of our children and grandchildren.....it is an incredibly exhilarating time to be alive and to be an educator! Thank you to each and every one of you participating in the 2010 Global Symposium. As we kick off the workweek we look forward to the theme of global empathy continuing to underscore everything we learn and discuss these nine days!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday October 18, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Check out the goings-on at the Global Symposium Monday beginning at 5:00 PM US EDT!
New Asynchronous PD!
Monday October 18 - Friday October 22 at http://ipodclassroom.wikispaces.com
iPod Project Lessons Learned - Chris O'Neal (Virginia)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Not Too Young! Primary Age Children Engaging in Global Education - Jeanie Warrick & Julie Cook (Indianapolis IN)
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Providing Quality Online Professional Development for Teachers - Rebecca Evan (Mechanicsville VA)
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Building Technology Leadership - Shabbi Luthra (Mumbai India)
Hope you will take advantage of one or more of our offerings!
New Asynchronous PD!
Monday October 18 - Friday October 22 at http://ipodclassroom.wikispaces.com
iPod Project Lessons Learned - Chris O'Neal (Virginia)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Not Too Young! Primary Age Children Engaging in Global Education - Jeanie Warrick & Julie Cook (Indianapolis IN)
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Providing Quality Online Professional Development for Teachers - Rebecca Evan (Mechanicsville VA)
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Building Technology Leadership - Shabbi Luthra (Mumbai India)
Hope you will take advantage of one or more of our offerings!
Geocity and Digital Maps rescheduled for this Thursday night 7 PM
This past Saturday, Fernando Fuentes' session on Geocity and Digital Maps was preempted by audio issues, which prevented attendees from the full benefit of the planned presentation. After much work and discussion, Fernando has agreed to try his presentation again this coming Thursday evening at 7 PM US EDT. Please plan on joining us at http://goo.gl/CoBv to take in this important presentation from Mexico City!
A Beautiful Sunny Autumn Morning in Washington DC!
Good Sunday Morning from CRSTE Information Central!
If you attended a session yesterday, please take a moment to complete the Symposium session evaluation at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9XLWW3 - we want and value your feedback!
Today’s line-up is full of possibilities for collaboration and innovation:
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Harry has posted a fabulous blog entry on the challenges of transforming education in Ghana, and it’s startlingly similar to the challenges you face in your classrooms.
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
Christina has setup a fabulous environment of resources and discussion examining the challenges and opportunities for leadership in education today.
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Allison offers the chance to try new tech tools in a safe, supportive environment where you learn and share what you learn with Symposium colleagues.
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Creating Emotional Change through a Technology Integration Awareness Scale - Aron Sterling
Challenge your understanding of how your definition of “technology integration" has an impact on what it looks like in the classroom.
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Tundra Connections: Polar Bears in a Changing Climate - Julene Reed
"Tundra Connections" allows students to join scientists, zoologists, and educators live through videoconferencing and webcasts as they observe polar bears on Canada’s Hudson Bay.
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Leveraging Research, Trends, and Collaboration to Build Sustainable New Media Environments in Schools - Dani Herro
N.B. Dani is a 2010 CRSTE Leadership & Vision Honoree - click here to see her award page!
Come learn how one mid-size school district relied on research, trends, and implications for learning with digital media to build a sustainable comprehensive technology framework.
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Global Rock Stars: Building a Community of Learners - Camilla Gagliolo and special guest Carol Anne McGuire
Rock Our World brings K-12 students together on each continent to compose music, share science experiences and experiments, make movies and video conference with each other.
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
EPEARL (Electronic Portfolio Encouraging Active Reflective Learning)- Thomas Stenzel
This session is to introduce participants to EPEARL, a web-based student centered process electronic portfolio; different implementation strategies will be shared.
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Mapping a Difference: Building Spatial Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum - Dr. Bob Kolvoord
Learn the basics of different geospatial tools and consider a wide range of activities that you can use in a variety of classes and grade levels. Come learn how to "map a difference"!
Please join us!
If you attended a session yesterday, please take a moment to complete the Symposium session evaluation at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9XLWW3 - we want and value your feedback!
Today’s line-up is full of possibilities for collaboration and innovation:
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Harry has posted a fabulous blog entry on the challenges of transforming education in Ghana, and it’s startlingly similar to the challenges you face in your classrooms.
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
Christina has setup a fabulous environment of resources and discussion examining the challenges and opportunities for leadership in education today.
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Allison offers the chance to try new tech tools in a safe, supportive environment where you learn and share what you learn with Symposium colleagues.
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Creating Emotional Change through a Technology Integration Awareness Scale - Aron Sterling
Challenge your understanding of how your definition of “technology integration" has an impact on what it looks like in the classroom.
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Tundra Connections: Polar Bears in a Changing Climate - Julene Reed
"Tundra Connections" allows students to join scientists, zoologists, and educators live through videoconferencing and webcasts as they observe polar bears on Canada’s Hudson Bay.
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Leveraging Research, Trends, and Collaboration to Build Sustainable New Media Environments in Schools - Dani Herro
N.B. Dani is a 2010 CRSTE Leadership & Vision Honoree - click here to see her award page!
Come learn how one mid-size school district relied on research, trends, and implications for learning with digital media to build a sustainable comprehensive technology framework.
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Global Rock Stars: Building a Community of Learners - Camilla Gagliolo and special guest Carol Anne McGuire
Rock Our World brings K-12 students together on each continent to compose music, share science experiences and experiments, make movies and video conference with each other.
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
EPEARL (Electronic Portfolio Encouraging Active Reflective Learning)- Thomas Stenzel
This session is to introduce participants to EPEARL, a web-based student centered process electronic portfolio; different implementation strategies will be shared.
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Mapping a Difference: Building Spatial Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum - Dr. Bob Kolvoord
Learn the basics of different geospatial tools and consider a wide range of activities that you can use in a variety of classes and grade levels. Come learn how to "map a difference"!
Please join us!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sunday October 17, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Day 2 continues the strong theme of global collaboration! Be sure to take in our three asynchronous workshops in addition to our live presentations today. There's lots of good things happening thanks to our hallmark presenters and world-class attendees! Here's our lineup for Sunday:
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Creating Emotional Change through a Technology Integration Awareness Scale - Aron Sterling (Virginia)
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Tundra Connections: Polar Bears in a Changing Climate - Julene Reed (Tennessee)
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Leveraging Research, Trends, and Collaboration to Build Sustainable New Media Environments in Schools - Dani Herro (Wisconsin)
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Global Rock Stars: Building a Community of Learners - Camilla Gagliolo (Virginia)
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
EPEARL (Electronic Portfolio Encouraging Active Reflective Learning)- Thomas Stenzel
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Mapping a Difference: Building Spatial Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum - Dr. Bob Kolvoord
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and our blog!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Session Evaluation Form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9XLWW3
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
Creating Emotional Change through a Technology Integration Awareness Scale - Aron Sterling (Virginia)
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Tundra Connections: Polar Bears in a Changing Climate - Julene Reed (Tennessee)
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Leveraging Research, Trends, and Collaboration to Build Sustainable New Media Environments in Schools - Dani Herro (Wisconsin)
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Global Rock Stars: Building a Community of Learners - Camilla Gagliolo (Virginia)
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
EPEARL (Electronic Portfolio Encouraging Active Reflective Learning)- Thomas Stenzel
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Mapping a Difference: Building Spatial Thinking Skills Across the Curriculum - Dr. Bob Kolvoord
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and our blog!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
Session Evaluation Form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9XLWW3
A Fabulous First Day at the Global Symposium
The theme of collaboration was everywhere today as three asynchronous sessions and six synchronous sessions kicked off day 1 of the Global Symposium. Even more striking than the presenters from four different continents were the attendees from six - Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America. Threads of discussion across pedagogy, technology, culture, collaboration, learning, information, understanding, empathy and transformation. Perhaps most-interesting in this open exchange of ideas and experiences is the challenge to rise above cultural-centric attitudes and values to look towards a global vision of the world our children will inherit as a result of the work we are currently undertaking. It has been a very satisfying day!
Please rememebr to complete the session evaluation form for the sessions you attended today at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9XLWW3 and get a look at the line-up for tomorrow at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html.
Rest up Symposium-goers....tomorrow is going to ROCK!
Please rememebr to complete the session evaluation form for the sessions you attended today at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9XLWW3 and get a look at the line-up for tomorrow at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html.
Rest up Symposium-goers....tomorrow is going to ROCK!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Saturday October 16, 2010 at the CRSTE Global Symposium
Saturday kicks off day one of the completely free, completely online CRSTE Global Symposium, pursuing and exploring the notion of worldwide collaboration among professional educators. Check out our lineup and plan to join us as you have time and interest:
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Geocity and Digital Maps - Fernando Fuentes and Students (Mexico)
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
eLearning Tools for Language Training: The State of the Art - Marco Loche and Kurt Rollin (Italy)
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Beyond - the Journey - Richard Healey and Jenny Ellwood (Great Britain)
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using IVC for Educational Videoconferencing - Howie di Blasi (Texas)
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Keynote: Empathy as a 21st Century Skill - Alan November (Massachusetts)
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Growing COWs - with as Little Bull as Possible - Roger Pryor (Australia)
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and our blog!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
How to Lead as an Agent of Change: 21st Century Skills in Motion - Christina Parsons Bentheim (Nevada)
All Conference at http://k12agentsofchange.pbworks.com/
CRSTE Teacher Tools Wiki - Allison Kipta (Maryland)
All Conference at http://crstetools.wikispaces.com
21st Century - A New Dawn - Harry Tetteh (Ghana)
All Conference at http://harrykt.blogspot.com
Geocity and Digital Maps - Fernando Fuentes and Students (Mexico)
11:00 AM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
eLearning Tools for Language Training: The State of the Art - Marco Loche and Kurt Rollin (Italy)
1:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using Mobile Devices in the Classroom and Beyond - the Journey - Richard Healey and Jenny Ellwood (Great Britain)
3:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Using IVC for Educational Videoconferencing - Howie di Blasi (Texas)
5:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Keynote: Empathy as a 21st Century Skill - Alan November (Massachusetts)
7:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Growing COWs - with as Little Bull as Possible - Roger Pryor (Australia)
9:00 PM EDT at http://goo.gl/CoBv
Want to attend a session? Just go to http://goo.gl/CoBv at the start of the session and login using your first and last name!
Questions? Comments? Email us at pd@crste.org
Stop at http://crste.org/globalsymposium2010.html daily for announcements, updates and our blog!
Live tweets during sessions at http://twitter.com/crstechirps
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