A journey into the cloud…
How do I create authentic learning spaces of making and reflecting that empower self-directed learning? How do I empower learners — to encourage agency for their own learning? This summer, I … Continue Reading #clinquiry Authenticity and Engagment
The awesome Ben Wilkoff has done it again! Just tweet #AskBenW a question, and he’ll provide resources and suggestions. This summer I’m taking a course on “Blended Learning.” Many of … Continue Reading I #AskBenW And he suggested
I am from… From tag games and hide-n-go-seek, Red Light Green Light, and long walks on hot pavement with friends, I today still love the feel of sand or … Continue Reading I am from
Originally posted on Michael S. Weller's Blog:
This first attempt at curation will focus on ideas I’ve already encountered in CLMOOC. For subsequent posts, I hope to explore CLMOOC…
Michael Weller asks questions. He’s a reflective teacher in the best sense of the concept. In that questioning about his practice, as a connected learner, he has invited others to join … Continue Reading #clmooc #makeaninquiry Getting Started
Our New Home Thanks to my friend Lee Graham, I now can build — a little. I learned about settings that are helpful to controlling what my little person does so … Continue Reading #mcedu MineCraft Building
Matt Renwick of Reading by Example has invited educators to a month-long book club study of his Digital Student Portfolios ebook. Read his overview intro post here and join the Google+ Community. It promises to be … Continue Reading Digital Portfolio Chapter 1
Hurray! I tamed a horse. Hearts escaped. And my friend Lee Graham snapped a screenshot of me. Yes. That’s me learning MinecraftEdu on a horse I trained, thanks to Lee … Continue Reading #mcedu Minecraft Day 1 Explore
Summer professional development: my choice! Matt Renwick of Reading by Example has invited educators to a month-long book club study of his Digital Student Portfolios ebook. Read his overview intro post here and join the Google+ … Continue Reading Technology: How It Helps
Originally posted on Michael S. Weller's Blog:
The official start for CLMOOC 2015 is fast approaching, and this year I will be on the support team for the second…
A mother’s love is guided by a hope for a better day. My mother taught me that each person has a reason that drives them; we can’t imagine another’s situation. … Continue Reading #edblogaday Mothers
May 8th Prompt What did you learn from Teacher Appreciation Week? I learned that teachers are encouragers. I learned that those who understand teaching are encouragers. I learned that those … Continue Reading #edblogaday Encourager
Celebrate Teachers Remember your best learning experience? Chances are it wasn’t a test, a skill, or a set of facts. Chances are it was the interactions and relationships while completing … Continue Reading #edblogaday Celebrate Teachers
Thank a Teacher I thank Mrs. Ricketts. Yes, that was her name. She taught fifth grade. She had taught my uncle. She was old. But she knew kids, and … Continue Reading #edblogaday #thankateacher
Day 6 Topic: How will we know when our profession is respected? Answer 1: I know our profession is respected when I’m out in the community and a student runs … Continue Reading #edblogaday This is My Teacher
