Apr

24

2009 Technology Courses at USM

April 24, 2009 | 1 Comment

If you are interested in taking graduate education courses in using technology in the classroom at The University of Southern Maine this summer, here is a listing of the courses being offered:
Summer 2009
• EPB 599 Digital Storytelling
• EPC 511 Learning to Use Podcasting and Vodcasting for Teaching and Learning
• EPC 500 The Read/Write Web in [...]

Jan

2

a great learning opportunity

January 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Electronic Village Online 2009
A professional development project and virtual extension of the TESOL Convention.
For six weeks , participants can engage with ESOL experts in collaborative, online discussion sessions or hands-on virtual workshops of professional and scholarly benefit. These sessions will bring together participants for a longer period of time than is permitted [...]

Jul

20

The Read/Write Web in the Classroom

July 20, 2008 | 3 Comments

Course Number: EPC 500
CRN #G8899
July 21-25, 2008 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
USM Gorham Campus
Explore the use of web 2.0 online tools that support student learning, collaboration, and communication that extends beyond classroom walls. Educators will become familiar with what it means to be literate in the 21st century classroom. Weblogs, Wikis, RSS, Online Photo Galleries [...]

Jul

7

Learning to use Podcasting and Vodcasting for Teaching and Learning

July 7, 2008 | 3 Comments

Course Number: EPC 511
July 7-11, 2008 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
USM Gorham Campus
Class Wiki

Teachers will explore the use of audio and video tools that support student learning, collaboration, and communication that extend beyond classroom walls. Audio and video content can be accessed online, created by individuals or groups and used for collaborative conversations. The first [...]

Jun

30

NETS for Teachers

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

ISTE’s National Educational Technology Standards for TEACHERS came out at NECC 2008. These standards are an excellent way to structure professional development. I encourage all teachers to take a look at these measures for supporting our students in the Digital Age

Jun

15

Professional Development Meme

June 15, 2008 | 2 Comments

Mike Richards has tagged me for this one, and as Mike mentioned, professional development is close to my heart as well.
Here are the directions:
Summer can be a great time for professional development. It is an opportunity to learn more about a topic, read a particular work or the works of a particular author, beef up [...]

Jun

10

This I Believe…

June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Liz Davis tagged me for the meme, This I Believe started by Barry Bachenheimer. Thanks Liz!

I believe students should have voice in their learning.
I believe students should be part of the curriculum process.
I believe we should listen to what our students have to say!
I believe that educators should take risks and push ourselves to learn [...]

Jun

1

Podcasting Around the State of Maine

June 1, 2008 | 1 Comment

Bob Sprankle shared this compilation of education podcasts from educators in Maine.

May

26

K-12 Online Conference 2008

May 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

Call for Proposals is now open. Session proposals are due June 23, 2008. Sessions will be announced at NECC.

Apr

27

EduBloggerCon East

April 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Alan November has graciously offered meeting space so that an east coast EduBloggerCon can be held on Monday, July 14th in Newton, MA. This is a free “Unconference” and any educator is welcome to attend. Read more about how this conference came about at Liz Davis’ blog and if you would like to participate, you [...]

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