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Re: I get to teach a master’s course on social networking and schools. Wanna come learn with me?

kpwriting.com — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:36:26 -0000

Can't wait to come learn with you, Zac!

Re: Three things I wish I’d said to shift thinking about assignment deadlines

job resume writing — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:46:27 -0000

I struggle with making my class look anything like the ideal looks.

Re: Learning Grounds Episode 001: In which Megan discusses her learning, inclusion, and professional collaboration

http://www.bestessay4u.com/ — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:52:11 -0000

I remember it too

Re: Bringing the Phone Tree out of the Moth Balls

Dean Shareski — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:19:59 -0000

Interesting. As I continue to explore the notion of community, shared learning experiences and the responsibility learners should have for one another, this idea has potential. Certainly, in an ideal world this would happen organically and is something I continually address with my students but this format/structure could aid in this.

BTW, if you'd like to have a conversation about the larger issue of classroom community, I'd be interested. Always wanted to explore ways to empower students in this area.

Re: Three things I wish I’d said to shift thinking about assignment deadlines

Wendy Czerwinski — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:45:27 -0000

I am conflicted on this issue. I extended deadlines because I thought it was more important for students to do their own work (even at a later date) rather than copy someone else's work just to get it done. This policy backfired on a few students who let work pile up because the did not feel enough pressure and let work and learning pile up.

Re: Three things I wish I’d said to shift thinking about assignment deadlines

Herschel — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:58:54 -0000

Complete BS? Not really. I am in the corporate world. Deadlines are necessary. People are given some leeway at times. However, someone who continuously misses deadlines WILL lose their job or the business of a company. Shipments are expected at certain times. Customers expect merchandise in the store and will go elsewhere if it's not there. Deadlines need to be met.

Some people I work with don t like their jobs. They do it anyway. The bosses don't take the time to make everyone who works for them more motivated. They don't have the time for that. And they can still prosper and be a successful business. Sometimes people are just expected to do their job or complete a task that they find meaningless. That's the way life is and that's the truth. You cannot
Deny it.

Re: Three things I wish I’d said to shift thinking about assignment deadlines

karlfisch — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:09:49 -0000

I generally agree, but I do still struggle with #3. How realistic is it to expect that students will be "turned on" to doing assignments in, oh say Algebra, that truly will help them understand better but that are maybe not intrinsically motivating? I struggle with making my class look anything like the ideal looks.

Re: Three things I wish I’d said to shift thinking about assignment deadlines

Glenn Moses — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:00:57 -0000

The deadlines in the business world argument is complete BS. They get missed all the time. All. The. Time. There's no group of humans (my guess is thanks to bell schedules) that are more concerned with timeliness than teachers. Even there, when they're late with things as professionals they get (and even expect) breaks. The same courtesy is rarely extended to the children they teach.

Re: I get to teach a master’s course on social networking and schools. Wanna come learn with me?

Laura Thomas — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:23:30 -0000

Thanks for the shout out Zac! We're still accepting students for the fall (Dan Callahan's course on Powerful Learning Designs for the 21st Century). Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Re: 16 Proposals for Radically Changing Schools (for the better)

WickedDecentLearning — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:28:16 -0000

Just curious: While EVERY teacher is doing ALL of those things, when will they be helping adolescent and pre-adolescent students navigate the scary place that is the world and facilitate the development of skills necessary to afford students their optimal potential no matter what paths they may take after high school? - Dan Ryder, Wicked Decent Learning

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Jabiz Raisdana — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:46:52 -0000

You are my hero.

Re: 16 Proposals for Radically Changing Schools (for the better)

Jabiz Raisdana — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:44:28 -0000

Love this one, " Prohibit teachers from asking any questions they already know the answers to."

Re: 16 Proposals for Radically Changing Schools (for the better)

Jabiz Raisdana — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:42:36 -0000

Love this list. Thanks. Need to get my hands on that book. I loved The End of Education.

Re: I get to teach a master’s course on social networking and schools. Wanna come learn with me?

Elyse Eidman-Aadahl — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:53:14 -0000

Hi Zac,
Since NWP does so much with P2PU, we'd be happy to help promote your course along with the family of Digital Is courses. Let us know.

Re: I get to teach a master’s course on social networking and schools. Wanna come learn with me?

Zac Chase — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:52:24 -0000

For the course, it'll be the Spring 2013 semester.

Re: I get to teach a master’s course on social networking and schools. Wanna come learn with me?

Meredith — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:43:06 -0000

What's the time frame for the course?

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Jake Kohlmeyer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:46:08 -0000

Go for it!

Re: If a picture’s worth a thousand words, isn’t art class more valuable than reading?

David Wees — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:07:10 -0000

Yeah, that's a fabulous activity as well. Perhaps both activities would be useful?

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Steve J. Moore — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:49:33 -0000

I'm looking forward to learning vicariously Zach :)

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Cori — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:54:12 -0000

I am reading. I am here, listening and learning along with you.

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Just Jenn — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:52:10 -0000

I adore Boulder. There's a lot of potential for things to happen in that community. I hope you take them by storm!

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

monika hardy — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:58:33 -0000

oh my...
this is the best news ..ever...

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Ahbinpa — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:51:56 -0000

Congrats Zac!! You're made for this... You will need to learn to ski if you don't already. And you'll probably need to get a dog. Both my nephews went to CU and are now living in Denver (well, one lives in"Stapletopia") if you need contacts in the area.

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

Raymond Johnson — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:37:43 -0000

Welcome to CU, Zac. You can't get here soon enough!

Sense the challenge, not the fear of failure. The environment here at CU is too supportive for fear, and everyone from Dean Shepard on down recognizes the investment you're putting into the program and the investment we're putting in you, and for that reason we don't want you -- or will let you -- fail. And that includes me. As happy as I am for you, I'm selfishly happy for myself, as I know having you around will push me in some ways that need pushing.
You may have a different set of assignments, but in my Multicultural Ed class (required of all 2nd year students) we wrote an autobiographical/sociohistorical essay examining our family and the various circumstances (including policies, privileges, disadvantages, etc.) that shaped our educational path. Something tells me you'll enjoy that assignment, and enjoy hearing about the stories of your classmates. I sure did.

Re: Does this mean I’ll need to change my twitter handle?

mozzadrella — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:54:15 -0000

I didn't really understand the sense of uncertainty until I read this. I'm really proud of you and the work that you'll be doing.