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#Edcamp Santiago: How Small Places Change the World

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

One question that may find itself, discussed repeatedly, is how Finland does what it does so well, namely education. Again and again, other nations come to the conclusion that, “We aren’t Finland”. I think to myself, “Yes, that’s true, but … Continue reading →

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Inside BASIS Classrooms #1 – 9th grade World Literature Class

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Periodically we will post video taken during classes at BASIS Charter School. The intent is to show more of the classroom activity than was possible in the documentary The 21st Century Solution – www.2Mminutes.com. This video is of the 9th … Continue reading →

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Education in China (English Subtitles)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

Please use CC button to enable subtitles (Click on “CC” on the video screen, and like magic, the subtitles appear) With all this hoopla about education in China generated by the PISA exam, tiger mothers, sputnik moment etc. Here is … Continue reading →

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Chinese School: University Exams, 1 Child Policy, and Chairman Mao

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

The second episode of Chinese School explores themes of exam pressure, the one child policy, new entrepreneurialism, pollution and the legacy of the rule of Chairman Mao. http://bit.ly/mpUaa9 In a country where it’s rare to have a sibling, the pressure … Continue reading →

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BBC – Chinese Schools – Gao Kao: Exams on the Horizon

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

The Year of the Golden Pig Documentary series about the hopes and dreams of a group of children at three schools in rural China. This edition follows the children as they prepare for the biggest challenge of their lives – … Continue reading →

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Sunday Story: Four Stories 4 You & Me

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

I woke up this Sunday morning with several stories I wanted to tell. The gap between theory and practice was on my mind. Another story was why I blog – revisited. Another was the anticipation of the education news of … Continue reading →

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Connectivism Already Happened: Practitioners – Let’s Explain It… Now – While We Still Have A Job… #CCK11 #ELTchat

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

Connectivism, the practice already happened. Let me repeat that, “Connectivism already happened.” Educators, around the world, have moved forward, integrating technology into practice. The members of my PLN, all of my diverse PLN entities, are using technology, for their own … Continue reading →

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#CCK11 – 11 Minutes of Radio DS106: How Did We Get Here? #ELTchat

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

Today we look at the path to arrive at where connectivism theory is at today. Before going further, I want to take full responsibility for any inaccuracy, omissions, or errors in the notes that follow. They represent my own imperfect … Continue reading →

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A Visit From Socrates: Social Media & Education…Reasons 2B Fearful #CCK11 #ELTchat #edchat

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Today we were treated to the Socratic Method by Neil Selwyn. Here’s how Wikipedia describes it: “The Socratic method (or Method of Elenchus or Socratic Debate), named after the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a form of inquiry and debate … Continue reading →

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The Non-Native English Speaking Teacher: TEFL? Teaching? A Profession?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

PREAMBLE: There are moments in history when time stops, and for a moment, the Earth stands still on its axis. The profession of TEFL and Teaching, worldwide, finds itself in just such a moment. The Earth itself seems to be … Continue reading →

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