Tag Archives: #edtech
Have You Participated in a TLLP Project? Please Share Your Experience(s) with Technology!
Next month, Leanne Oliver and I will be leading a session for new TLLP groups. We are going to provide a variety of technology options for these new groups, such as Google Tools, Flipgrid, TeachOntario, Twitter, Telligami, etc., but we … Continue reading
#BIT15
. It’s hard to believe that I’m home after such a great experience at #BIT15 — it seems a little like the calm of Boxing Day (when you stay at home), after Christmas. There were some highlights at this year’s conference … Continue reading
Playing With Green Screen (…finally!)
You know that moment when something drastic needs to happen in order to make you get up off your butt & do what you need to do? Example: inviting someone over for a visit, which will bring on a cleaning … Continue reading
Learning About #EDM (Electronic Dance Music) With @JLucas
I’ve been learning a lot about #EDM thanks to a student who is interested in developing his skills for the future. This is all new territory for me, but thank goodness for the help of Jay Lucas, our school board’s … Continue reading
Learning About E-Learning
I always rolled my eyes at the jokes about commitment on sit-coms. When the topic of marriage popped up, you would see the deer-in-the-headlights look, sweating, and panicked avoidance (this seemed to happen to men on shows that thrive on stereotypes). … Continue reading
SeLNO 2015
A few days ago, I had the chance to attend SeLNO, the Symposium for e-Learning in Northwestern Ontario. What a great opportunity to listen to fabulous presentations and share our knowledge. George Couros started things off with a keynote that emphasized the personal … Continue reading
#BIT14, Day 2 & 3
By far, the most touching aspect of #bit14: when we see how students benefit from the changes we make as teachers. — Colleen Rose (@ColleenKR) November 6, 2014 Bring IT Together was phenomenal. Almost overwhelming. My friends (colleagues) and I … Continue reading
Blogging Question for my #edtech PLN
I love blogging. It’s an excellent way to share your thoughts with others, to collaborate, to learn, to create… etc., etc. My question is this: is there a platform that makes it easier for high school students to blog? Let … Continue reading
Show Me
ShowMe is an app that I’m starting to really enjoy. Even though I don’t enjoy talking a lot, this app makes it easier to speak, because you can illustrate what you are trying to say. In the past, I’ve encouraged … Continue reading
#ECOO13: What a Rush!
I’m sitting at home, after a 2-day adventure at #ECOO13 (The Educational Computing Organization of Ontario‘s 2013 Conference, “Bring IT Together“), trying to process all of the fantastic learning from crazy-good keynotes, an amazing variety of sessions, and fun times … Continue reading