MESPA Group - Daily updates Diigo Group Classroom 2.0 - Topic Evernote

I have a Diigo Account and subscribe to a few groups, today I received an update from Classroom 2.0 http://groups.diigo.com/group/classroom20.  If you have signed up for the account I would suggest you subscribe to this group.

Today's topic/post was from the blog Stump The Teacher: Evernote 101 .  Please watch the video tutorial on using Evernote (digital binder mobile device for notetaking, more on the education series).  You can link twitter to Evernote as well.  Link to move video tutorials from Stump the Teacher.

Enjoy!

Social Learning Handbook

I just read the Social Learning Handbook by Jane Hart.  The book was a great review of many of the sites we use in our Professional Development and graduate class.  Jane does a great job connecting the "tools" with the role and desire to learn. A quote from the book regarding social media
 "This is an essential and defining point about social media; It has turned the concept of "learning" on its head. It's no longer about waiting to be taught or trained, but about individuals having the power in their own hands to deal with the learning problems much more quickly and efficiently than before."
The book looks at both theory and practice. In the first part of the book there is a focus on the worplace and learning the difference beween training and social learning.  The second part looks at many of the key social technologies and how they can be used to work smarter.  (More on the contents )
Below is a presentation to support the book and links to the the site http://c4lpt.co.uk/  

A new approach to workplace learning

View more presentations from Jane Hart

Webiste http://c4lpt.co.uk/ and Top Tools

Jane on Twitter: @C4LPT  her pick of the day http://janeknight.typepad.com/

Quabbin Day 2

Having a great day wtih teachers from the Quabbin School District

More links to come... Glogster link
Wordle.net

Quabbin 2.0 Class

Welcome

- Registration (FSU Form)

- Google Accounts 

Demonstrating Blogger and Google Docs to class.

Creativity and 21st Century Learning
Sir Ken Robinson - Video ASCD -  http://bcove.me/yvs3hoob Time 17:40
More on TED http://www.ted.com/speakers/sir_ken_robinson.html

CoSN Releases Guide to Help School District Leaders Rethink Internet Use Policies

CoSN releases Guide to Help School District Leaders Rethink  Internet Use Policies

Please take the time to review and comment on the your schools districts policies around Web 2.0, Social Media and mobile devices.  We can further discuss and compare our districts in class.

Acceptable Use Policies in Web 2.0 & Mobile Era

The growing emergence of Web 2.0 and mobile devices has rapidly increased Internet use in schools across the country. Consequently, this has added to schools’ responsibility for dealing with safety and access issues,” said Dr. James Bosco, Principal Investigator for CoSN’s Participatory Learning in Schools: Leadership & Policy initiative. “This trend has also increased the need for district-level leadership to set policies that prevent potentially harmful and inappropriate Internet use, while also striking a balance with allowing access to these technologies to promote innovation in teaching and learning.”

More on Social Media Guidelines

http://socialmediaguidelines.pbworks.com/

I look forward to discussing with you in class.

Nashoba wins the ACFTL Video Podcast!

Nashoba's French III students are the winners of the ACTFL Video Podcast Contest.
They won the popular vote and judges vote. Newspaper Article on Nashoba
The year's theme for the Video Contest - Why I am a 21st Century Learner" 
Vimeo link https://vimeo.com/18011416

Or click here to see the video.
Thanks to all my twitter friends that supported Nashoba students!

Edchat

MESPA Weekly Chat topic on #edchat.
Watch the Animoto for more details about #edchat (Tuesday's @7:00 PM)
Did you participate in twitter #edchat discussion this evening?
Much of the conversation this evening focused around textbooks and e-readers.
I always enjoy videos produced by (Dr. Michael Wesch, assistant professor of cultural anthropology at Kansas State University). Here is another interesting video that connects to the #edchat discussion this evening.


Enjoy the video and learning between our weekends.

By the way, I was in Best Buy yesterday and noticed there were QR codes on most of the products and flyers with directions to use with your phone.  Here is a video I found online showcasing Best Buy and QR Codes.

Post a comment and share what you are exploring this week.

Mary