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TEDx: Ideas Worth Spreading (Tweets & ReTweets)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Say the name TED or TEDx, and the whole world automatically knows who you’re talking about. Visions of riveting speakers with fascinating stories that impact everyone on the planet come to mind: Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Salman Khan, Bill Gates … Continue reading →

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To My #CCK12 PLN: How Do You Use Technology to Teach Reading?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

According to Wikipedia: “Action research, or participatory action research – is a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a “community of practice” to improve the way they address … Continue reading →

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Reading Revisited: Has Technology Changed The Way Reading Is Taught?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

What do we know about reading? Six years ago, I undertook action research in my classroom to understand reading in depth. I wanted to understand what I needed to do in order to ensure all of my students were successful … Continue reading →

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Thomas, Welcome to Jing! Tell All Your Colleagues About Us!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Hi Thomas, Communication has evolved, thanks to Jing – the always-ready service that allows you to instantly share images and video, from your desktop to anywhere. Tell your friends about Jing! Jing’s free, and while your friends don’t need Jing … Continue reading →

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“We Don’t Have Internet At Home” Is No Longer An Acceptable Excuse

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

I regularly read blogs of ELT professionals (every day) in order to stay up to date (“be the first to know”) on what is happening in my field. Scott Thornbury in his excellent blog, An A-Z of ELT, is always … Continue reading →

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#Edcamp Santiago & #Edcamp_Delta: From Good to Great: A Look At The BC Education Plan

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Why is Education Changing in BC? B.C. has a strong education system, but there is no denying that our world is changing rapidly. New jobs are constantly being created, and technology is changing the way we communicate and connect with … Continue reading →

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#Edcamp Santiago: The Rule of Two Feet

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

In education, professional collaboration is viewed as a powerful tool for teachers. An underlying assumption is that educators improve our practice if we have opportunities to participate in collaborative professional development that is aimed at improving instruction for students. Edcamp … Continue reading →

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Global Partners in Learning: #Edcamp Delta & #Edcamp Santiago

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Educating in the 21st Century Aaron Akune is the Vice-Principal at Delta Secondary School in Ladner British Columbia, Canada. His interests include personalized learning, technology and 21st Century skills. Also, an avid sportsfan and follower of the BC High School … Continue reading →

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#Edcamp Santiago Sponsor Spotlight: #SimpleK12 TLC

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Hello Edcamp Santiago, If you’re anything like me, you know that new technology can be a tiny bit intimidating sometimes. Hopefully, over the past week or so, I’ve been able to show you that’s not the case. Teacher Learning Community … Continue reading →

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#EdcampSantiago: “Todo Mérito se Salva”: Pensamientos Pedagógicos (Gabriela Mistral)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Sábado, 14 de enero, en la Universidad Mayor, en la sede Manuel Montt (Av. Manuel Montt 367), 300 profesores y futuros profesores se van a reunirse para participar en un evento inédito en Chile de desarrollo profesional. Nunca es temprano … Continue reading →

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