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Chat transcript from the meeting of minds at The Blake School
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 09:39:31
Teachers need to be given the freedom to try new things without worrying that it is replacing things that they taught in the past.... it should not have to be doing more, just doing right.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 09:43:58
One of the cool things about Spawn is that new characters from other players are brought into your world over the Internet.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 09:44:52
Our network is too restrictive to allow for most interactive environments.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 09:46:43
We are looking at incorporating machinema into our video courses for this year. It is not easier, but it is very attractive.
JenA (US) • 2008-08-22 09:49:11
Dan - would it be useful, do you think, for us to look at a MMORPG presentation for faculty sometime this year? (Yes, I'm volunteering)
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 09:56:24
It would be intersting to see the "long tail" of other in the classroom that are things that are taught outside of traditional curriculum and find who does it.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 09:59:29
Teachers can publish textbooks on lulu if they need print books.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:00:05
We aggregate RSS feeds within moodle for teachers who want to send live published information to students.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:09:13
Open ended assignments that allow kids to present any product and asking them to impress you (or the class) might be the best rubric.
JenA (US) • 2008-08-22 10:11:58
Isn't there also a great tie in with talking about audience, and how to get across what you want in a way that'll be of interest?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:13:34
Tag crowd would get me to read something...... I want to see what I am reading or going to read. The ultimate book cover, eh?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:49:09
Let's do it!
Allen Hill (US) • 2008-08-22 10:51:25
Do you really want to konw?
David Warlick (NC) • 2008-08-22 10:52:53
I look forward to reviewing this later.
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:53:20
If you are on the right track, don't just stand there. You will get run over
William (US) • 2008-08-22 10:54:30
Is there a one stop place to get a site that represents much of the stuff you've presented or is this a collaboration. This would make a great Tech site.
William (US) • 2008-08-22 10:55:11
Could you direct us to the sites you use that are free to create some similiar pages like you have on your site?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:58:35
We do not filter the internet at Blake but we do log all activity.
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 10:59:18
21st Century resources - rethink our purchases
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:00:49
I'd like more conversation about the distraction issue through this year.
Jennifer Post (US) • 2008-08-22 11:01:14
are there teacher sites/lesson plans that utilize some of the tech ideas you've shared with us?
William (US) • 2008-08-22 11:05:56
What do believe is a age where we should be leary about the use of technology overwriting their natural technology artifacts.
John Gulla (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:06:52
the lawnmower will be gone in 5 minutes
Jennifer Post (US) • 2008-08-22 11:07:13
thanks a bit distracting
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:08:54
Library a sandbox?
Jennifer Post (US) • 2008-08-22 11:09:53
interesting possibilities for the library in many respects...need to find a teacher(s) to play with these ideas
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:10:42
Darkstar, Wonderland and MPK20 from Sun http://research.sun.com/projects/mc/mpk20.html
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:11:56
There's a good book on cyberbullying - Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats by Nancy Willard (Bill, we should order this
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:12:35
University of MN and croquet... has now left UMN for Duke http://www.opencroquet.org/index.php/Main_Page
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:13:52
I'll make sure to send out our file notes on the online safety/literacy stuff we did last year.
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:14:47
Questions sent to David 1. Understanding and teaching ethics as related 21st literacy skills
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:15:10
2. What are some ways to get faculty fired up, who are in the last 10 years of teaching?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:15:15
Jen Arnott, and the counselors have been doing a yearly parent education night on cyber bullying at MS and US
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:15:29
Is there a reason to assess student information and literacy skills outside of the curriculum?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:15:37
See Jen arnott present this at TIES!
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:15:47
What are some of the hooks that have worked with faculty in other schools to utilize the specialist - the librarian or technology integration specialist?
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:16:11
What does a 21st Century Library looks like?
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:16:48
Dan - so we hope! (re: TIES). Always glad to talk about it, though.
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:19:52
Re: Cyber Bullying Tieded into curriculum at US?
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:20:11
Or just a Parent information session?
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:20:22
(Tied)
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:20:40
http://www.whyville.net/smmk/nice
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:22:00
Our past few parent presentations have focused on general - what's web 2.0, basic safety/literacy stuff.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:22:01
Teachers need to be involved in online communities to know what to teach in this respect.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:22:09
You cannot teach what you do not know.
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:22:10
one just on cyberbullying would also be possible.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:22:31
I'll have to do some bullying I guess.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:23:49
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Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:25:40
Vygotsky - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_of_proximal_deve lopment
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:26:29
the distance between the actual developmental level as determined by independent problem solving and the level of potential development as determined through problem solving under adult guidance
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:29:18
computer applications that, when used by learners to represent what they know, necessarily engage them in critical thinking about the content they are studying (Jonassen, 1996)
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:29:52
David Jonassen on "mind tools" for learning. Not learning computer applications.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:31:20
The teachers need to be exposed and then supported, not workshop-ed
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:31:22
netvibes.com
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:36:06
got to this page and then log in by clicking the "guest" button. http://moodle.blakeschool.org/moodle/course/view.p hp?id=155
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:36:17
technoarti search engine for the blog
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:36:31
This is a moodle page that has a great use of RSS to puts it in front of the kids, daily.
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:40:37
flickr.com/photos/tags/map
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:44:47
intranet
William (US) • 2008-08-22 11:45:34
How do you suggest interest underrepresented minorities to become interested in this new age of information?
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 11:47:17
new tools for the same liberal arts goals - blog, wiki, games, chat like this
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 11:47:28
new assessments like making a game for example
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:49:35
game day?
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 11:49:56
mpr has a game where you can try balancing the budget
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 11:50:26
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/projects/2008/05/ budget_hero/
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:55:52
I want to come back to the "geography doesn't matter" generational thing sometime.
jp (us) • 2008-08-22 11:56:43
what about economic issues, i.e. students who don't have these technologies at home
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:56:50
Is the "geography doesn't matter" underlines the fact that the 21st century learner doesn't see boundaries ...
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 11:59:24
which culture is more diverse? a virtual culture or the culture of my school or neighborhood?
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:59:35
For me, it's about persistent online presence - physical location doesn't usually tell me a lot about their background or experience.
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 11:59:44
Great question.
Allen Hill (US) • 2008-08-22 12:03:17
The culture for 21st century children is moving away from what 20th century parents want for their children. Todays children live a different experience than their parents.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 12:04:08
writing and speaking for an audience http://wordpress.blakeschool.org/francais/
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 12:04:17
(Sry) Is there lunch available?
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 12:05:09
21 classes, epals,
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 12:05:14
creating video content for an audience - http://wordpress.blakeschool.org/bits
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 12:05:24
yes, we need to take a break for lunch in a few minutes :)
Allen Hill (US) • 2008-08-22 12:06:23
getting hungry. Ready to eat.
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 12:06:48
Can I email anyone a hamburger?
jp (us) • 2008-08-22 12:07:14
importance of modeling for students how we find quality information
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:03:35
re: a lunch conversation: I'm going to pull together some stuff on managing online time/use and balance.
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:03:48
How does any of the stuff you're talking about apply to "the Hood"?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:04:42
It is a myth that kids in poverty are not interested and capable users of the internet.
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:04:55
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Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:04:59
They find access in most cities in the US.
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:07:14
Gen X : somewhere between (58 to 65) to (75-81). Gen Y: starts 75-81ish and runs to 2001. Sources vary.
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:07:20
The digital divide has been equated to the lack of literacy for African Americans.
Allen Hill (US) • 2008-08-22 13:07:34
What do you think of OLPC?
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:08:58
http://www.schome.ac.uk/The education system foro the information age
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:14:00
Here's the One Laptop. http://gizmodo.com/392060/olpc-xo-laptop-20-has-du al-touchscreens-looks-amazing-and-future y
David Warlick (NC) • 2008-08-22 13:16:03
Teacher
David Warlick (NC) • 2008-08-22 13:17:02
Teacher and student code of ethics --> http://landmark-project.com/workshops/files/code_o f_ethics.doc
David Warlick (NC) • 2008-08-22 13:19:20
This should work fine: http://landmark-project.com/workshops/files/code_o f_ethics.doc
David Warlick (NC) • 2008-08-22 13:20:58
OK -- Let's come to order!
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:22:25
Could you do the example of tracking down a source, the MLK example?
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:27:50
kartoo.com is cool
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:29:14
www.touchgraph, also has a facebook application
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:29:30
www.touchgraph.com
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:30:57
According to the ALA public library use is up in almost all areas.
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:31:11
http://www.ala.org/ala/alalibrary/libraryfactsheet /alalibraryfactsheet6.cfm
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:32:38
Free Agent Nation - Daniel Pink
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:36:19
Learning lab - place that supports all 4 literacies
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 13:37:07
Wade Edwards Learning Lab - www.wade.org
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:41:17
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/impact/TOC.htm IMPACT website
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:46:04
What encyclopedia online do you use to keep current on the ever changing terminology used to communicate and navigate the web?
Marilyn (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:46:23
foof friend of a friend
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:48:19
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Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 13:49:32
http://isenet.ning.com/
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:50:49
Where can a tech teacher get up to date and stay current on new apps. and technology? EX. Apple genious camp equivalent?
William (US) • 2008-08-22 13:54:54
What are your top 10 favorite sites? Include the fun ones!
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:05:51
We also have the advantage where study halls meet in the library, so most teachers are in there at least once a week with some time.
William (US) • 2008-08-22 14:07:27
What site is that with the pic and the writing?
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 14:08:30
http://lapin-bleu.net/software/textorizer/textoriz er1_2/
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:08:31
Textorizer. http://lapin-bleu.net/software/textorizer/
Joe Druskin (mn) • 2008-08-22 14:08:41
jinx
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:12:00
technology fair
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:14:42
students see it was information and not technology
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:17:19
virtual magazine student teacher work
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:17:33
Stacey Swearengin approached me with that very same idea
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:19:11
Would Moodle be a venue for this?
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:22:19
gathering the electronic articles for portfolio - student and teacher
William (US) • 2008-08-22 14:23:14
Could you match some possible sites with the ideas you're conveying about virtual newsletter, digital porfolios, blogging with parents?
William (US) • 2008-08-22 14:24:40
Could you site or show some examples to refer to?
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:25:00
Me :) http://adamvatter.efoliomn2.com/
Vatter (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:29:02
Dan, what would be the best course of action for an online literary mag? Moodle, WordPress, .pdf on Blake Net?
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:47:17
http://www.lulu.com/
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 14:48:18
A PDF has some advantages for parents wanting to store copies for later - websites are transient.
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:49:41
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Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 14:49:57
Will Richardson PK-12 Blogger
Bill S (mn) • 2008-08-22 15:02:47
passively Multiplayer OnlineGame
Dan Trockman (MN) • 2008-08-22 15:13:25
http://www.jingproject.com/
Marilyn (US) • 2008-08-22 15:14:59
Instant Art Critique Phrase Generator
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 15:17:13
http://walkscore.com/
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 15:25:06
http://buzztracker.org
William (US) • 2008-08-22 15:26:31
What are your 10 favorite sites! Including fun ones?
Jen Arnott (MN) • 2008-08-22 15:31:07
http://blogpulse.com