March 2009 Blog Posts (13)

VAIS Tech Retreat Highlights

I attended the VAIS tech retreat over the week-end and many of the resources are available online. Here are the highlights:

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach's is a professor at William and Mary and works frequently with Will Richardson. Her two presentations were recorded and available online.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/vais-tech-retreat

There are two recorded sessions at the bottom of the… Continue

Added by Jamie Britto on March 31, 2009 at 7:43am — No Comments

Graphical Representation of the Power of Today's Computers

It is easy to forget how powerful computers have become. A video like the one linked below is a good reminder of the information processing power inherent in current information technology.

http://www.byhook.com/video/telematics.html

Added by Fred Bartels on March 30, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

EdTechTalk Discussion about Prof.Dev. communities

Dave Cormier and I were on EdTechTalk this past Thursday discussing the use of social networking tools for professional development. Alex, Arvind, & Vinnie are thinking about how they can extend to more faculty the type of experience they've had with the Nussbaum-Beach/Richardson PLP. The show can be listened to here. Some of the issues/questions that… Continue

Added by Demetri Orlando on March 14, 2009 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

teaching philosohpy v1 (assignment for NYU)

The best advice I ever received from a teacher was to take a class that would melt my mind a little bit. My advisor was helping me select courses for my final year in college that might prepare me for a career as a light designer, and he reasoned that in addition to art and theatre classes, I would need something that would expand my thinking so that when I had to justify the choice of one color over another, I would be prepared to do so. When I studied political science and philosophy, it was… Continue

Added by Alex Gordon on March 13, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Are Independent Schools Recession-Proof?

Interesting article in the Times Educational Supplement last week:

http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6009348

Added by Shoshana on March 11, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

First post

Well, first blog posts are traditionally introductory; I see no reason to break from tradition in this case.

My name is Sarah Rocco and I am currently 24 years old. Right now, I'm attending school in pursuit of my Associate's in Elementary Education from University of Phoenix, as I believe the courses that focus on classroom teaching could prove useful. I will eventually pursue my Bachelor's in Psychology from UoP and then I hope to attend a more prestigious university for my… Continue

Added by Sarah Rocco on March 11, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

We are researching teaching an ethics program as part of our advisory program at Collegiate School (NYC). Does anyone have experience with this? (Particularly, a literature based program).

We are researching teaching an ethics program as part of our advisory program at Collegiate School (NYC). Does anyone have experience with this? (Particularly, a literature based program). Continue

Added by Paul Schuman on March 10, 2009 at 4:32pm — 1 Comment

Education/tech

Check out this link about education and technology- scary.... it's not long.

http://www.flixxy.com/technology-and-education-2008.htm

Added by Kristen on March 10, 2009 at 7:07am — 1 Comment

More live blogging

I don't really just go to conferences! This is an exploratory visit. I am checking out this new conference. It's in Raleigh, so practically local. Sleeping at home.

All of these will be on http://gdsmstech.blogspot.com/ I'll set up the blog posts tonight and Thursday night. Friday's sessions look really good.

Here's the list of sessions I'll be attending, see what appeals to you and remember, you can either participate live or just look at the conversation… Continue

Added by Sarah Hanawald on March 4, 2009 at 10:10pm — 2 Comments

Education 4 ethiopia

Where we are

kana academy is a nationally accredited independent school in one of the rural area called motta, 125 km far from the Blue Nile Falls,in Ethiopia,east africa

Where poor people in these rural areas face Lack of basic social and economic infrastructure such as:-

Access to safe drinking water

Health Facilities

Veterinary services

Developed production technologies

Transport And Educational facilities. Due to

the above absence or scarce… Continue

Added by mistru kebede on March 2, 2009 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Gr8T Quotes from #NAIS09

(Cross Posted from my blog: The Power of Educational Technology)

I've just returned from the National Association of Independent School's annual conference. It was a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to meet face to face with many people from my online network (always the highlight of a conference), to attend several very good sessions…

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Added by Liz Davis on March 1, 2009 at 11:29pm — 1 Comment

Footloose!

CONGRATULATIONS! Footloose was a fabulous production! From good acting to great singing and dancing to the wonderful sets and perfect lighting, the show was a tremendous delight! There seems to be something harmonious going on up there in the theatre department! Well done indeed!

Added by Kristen on March 1, 2009 at 1:11pm — 3 Comments

"Reality Education"

I've been reading the book Influencers. One of the authors' assertions in the book is that the best way to establish or change a behavior is through direct experience. How do we provide direct experiences for learners? I would argue that one way to start is by providing direct learning experiences for teachers rather than "workshops."

One of our teachers at Greensboro Day is involved in a fascinating opportunity. Tim Martin, our 8th grade earth science teacher will participate… Continue

Added by Sarah Hanawald on March 1, 2009 at 11:45am — 1 Comment