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MassCUE Conference

MassCUE Conference

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I am looking forward to MassCUE this week.  The annual conference is undergoing a bit of a revival.  It is co-sponsored with MASS (Massachusetts Associations of School Superintendents).  It has a new location, Gillette Stadium, and it has sold out.  A good sign. Wednesday’s Keynote, The Global Achievement Gap, is by Tony Wagner. Thursday’s Keynote, The Changing Face of Literacy and Learning In 1-1 Laptop Classrooms: The New Literacies of Online Reading Comprehension, is given by Donald Lue, j. Gregory…

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On My Soap Box – Rational Discussions

On My Soap Box – Rational Discussions

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I took the kids to get Halloween costumes yesterday and while waiting online at the mall food court, I could not help but over hear a conversation.   The topic debated is not important but one of the statements has caused me to get on my soap box. “Anyone who thinks that way is an a——!” Why do we attack people with whom we do not agree? What happened to discussing ideas and trying to see the other point or points…

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Possible Gifts or Possible Problems

Possible Gifts or Possible Problems

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The opening keynote at BLC09 was given by Benjamin Zander and my main take away was to live a life that radiates possibilities. I was thinking how teachers look forward to the new school year as a time to be excited, a time of possibility. They have spent the summer thinking of ways to improve upon their craft, looking at new lessons and strategies, and searching for new resources.  Just before the first day with students they receive their class…

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Post NECC Thoughts

Post NECC Thoughts

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I did not have an opportunity to attend NECC this year. I did support the DEN in SL‘s session, watched a good deal online and followed posts on twitter and plurk.  Though I learned some new things and been given ideas to ponder it just is not the same.  I am a proponent of distance learning and love that I could ‘attend’ after a fashion, I do not think anything beats the face to face interaction.  Learning and inspiration are…

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Personal Research Journey

Personal Research Journey

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I have to make this public, hoping it will give me a motivation to keep moving forward.  I am embarking on my own personal research project, I have not done any serious research since I worked on my dissertation. I may be crazy but I have these questions, ideas, thoughts just swimming around in my mind.  I can’t seem to grab them and sort them out.  There are so many my head seems like it will burst.  I need to…

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5 Things to Change in Education Meme

5 Things to Change in Education Meme

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I have been tagged by Bill Graziadei  to list five changes I would like to see in Education.  TJ Shay began this meme with the following rules. List FIVE changes you would like to see in the educational system.  Your responses should represent your perspective and your passion for learning and students.  If you have been tagged, tag as many people as you choose, but try for a variety. I am a educator. I spent most of my time as…

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ICE 2009

ICE 2009

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I am just getting ready to head home from ICE 2009.  It has been such a wonderful few days.  I had a chance to meet some members of my PLN face-2 face, and learn from their experiences and knowledge.  I was also able to learn from presenters I would not normally encounter if I just stayed in my region.  I wanted to share some quick highlights.  Please forgive me if I forget someone or something out. I want to thank…

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