Sharon Betts's Blog (47)

Do you get as much online as in person

I am involved in Electronic Village Online these next 6 weeks. The participants are from around the world and I find it an exciting experience. Just wondering if you feel you can get as much from an online experience as from f2f? Does every PD need some f2f? Sharon Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on January 15, 2009 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Putting together PD

I seem to have become bogged down with PD presentations - could use some input from all of you. What is your favorite "tool" for your personal learning network? and Why? Do you find yourself loosing interest in using social networks? have they become cumbersome? What about twitter? Any other input on PLN's is appreciated. Sharon Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on September 10, 2008 at 8:09pm — No Comments

Blogged on SharonShare

I blogged a short video clip, Do It For Me, that a friend sent. See: SharonsShare today. It also was fed to the top of the NewLearning's main page - I wonder what you folks all think about our "safety net" teaching mentality? Are we sheltering too much? The funny thing was, that a teacher in one of my district elementary schools was blocked from viewing the video! We use a state filtering system which I can over-ride. You can… Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on April 2, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Using Social Networking in Education

I just posted a video from CUE - panel discussion on Social Networking in schools. The panel consisted of Sylvia Martinez, James Klein, David Jakes, Dennis O’Connor and moderator Steve Hargadon. What a fantastic group. Take a listen and let me know if this is what you believe. Sharon video is under our Videos and also found here. Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on March 27, 2008 at 8:17am — 2 Comments

What platforms are you using?

I am finding success with Moodle and wikis - wondering what platforms you find most useful. I would like to move into more video and voice tools to supplement my professional development offerings. Does anyone already do this? There are so many great tools coming out everyday - I'll bet I am missing many resources and am beginnign to plan summer trainings. Give me some good ideas. Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on March 15, 2008 at 10:39am — 6 Comments

Been negligent

I have been a bit negligent of this fabulous group. Projects - projects. I have several great projects going on in my district - and perhaps that is just as good as direct PD for the teachers. I am going to start a new Forum for you to all post some of the projects being completed by your teachers - include the URLs. Check under Forums for Examples of Successful Projects - and add your stars. Sharon Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on March 12, 2008 at 6:54pm — No Comments

Putting together summer work

I am in the process of putting together our summer Professional Development program. This year, I am considering opening up some for outside educators - wonder if that might work. Our courses meet for a week f2f - but are fulling supported through Moodle. Many of the members here are also responsible for Professional Development - what are your plans? When mine are a little more firmed up, I will post some outlines and see what you think - Sharon Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on February 28, 2008 at 5:47pm — No Comments

New PLE video from Graham Attwell

interesting video - comments?

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Added by Sharon Betts on February 23, 2008 at 7:46pm — No Comments

just for MyBlogLog

Playing around with MyBlogLog - ignore this post. Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on February 16, 2008 at 7:57am — No Comments

Is online really good?

I have been involved in several totally online projects this winter - Electronic Village Online - and KnowPlace They are both successful programs for assisting teachers to learn more tools and collaboration - I am interested in this group. Other than Ning, what type of online learning have you pursued? Ever participated with virtual classrooms? Moodle Vyew Elluminate If so, how did you find the experience? Would you consider doing it again - why or why not? Sharon Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on February 15, 2008 at 1:32pm — No Comments

TCEA - social networks in education

Listen to the keynote from:
New York Times technology columnist David Pogue discussed the social implications of new technologies - and what these mean for today's educators and students

Listen from eSN Today.

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Added by Sharon Betts on February 11, 2008 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Using Voicethread

Voicethread is one of my favorite applications - I am wondering if anyone is using it with teachers for PD?

Did you all know that you can get the free Pro version if you are an educator? Just click on Go Pro and then the Educator link at the bottom of the window.
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Added by Sharon Betts on February 1, 2008 at 7:45pm — No Comments

Working with the WillingKim Cofino gives a very nice explanation of her thoughts on Working with tea…

Working with the Willing
Kim Cofino gives a very nice explanation of her thoughts on Working with teachers in her blog, Always Learning..

She elaborates on how to promote change among teachers. There is some very sound advice here. Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on January 27, 2008 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Humor can help

There are several cartoon making sites online. I just found one that is easy to use and the results are pretty good. I want to blog it on SharonsShare, but thought perhaps you folks could think of some PD uses also.
Click it for full view.

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Added by Sharon Betts on January 27, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments

Just for fun

If you have time - just for fun - check out the resources being used by the Webheads 2008 - they have over 230 participants this year.

http://baw-08.pbwiki.com/

Remember - it isn't cheating to LURK!

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Added by Sharon Betts on January 17, 2008 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Economist reviews SN and education

Picked this up on another list. It fits some of our discussions.

Economist reviews Social Networking and Education.

http://www.economis t.com/debate/index.cfm?debate_id= 3

Comments?
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Added by Sharon Betts on January 17, 2008 at 6:32am — No Comments

Busy 6 weeks started today

I am a co-moderator for Webheads 2008 this year (week 4) as I posted previously. We have over 150 registrants I believe from around the world. This is an invitation for you to browse the syllabus and tools - they are open to everyone. I love this group and have learned so much from them.

Wouldn't it be fun to have our own PD this way - shared across all of our districts?
What could we call it?

Anyone want to give it a try later… Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on January 14, 2008 at 11:44am — No Comments

launching to students

I am a bit nervous - Monday my Taking Learning Global site opens to teens (and their mentors). I have several interested teachers from different countries, but haven't been able to get verification lately. Could it be - I have built it, but they won't come? If so, how to bring them in?

This seems to be a similar problem to bringing teachers themselves into online learning. How do you go about recruiting in your buildings as well as worldwide?

If anyone is involved with student… Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on January 8, 2008 at 3:37pm — 2 Comments

Can we bribe them?

Just awarded our first Tech. Teacher award for this school year. Read the post at our district Blog.
Do you think this is a motivating method to bring others into the tech. fold?
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Added by Sharon Betts on December 4, 2007 at 8:30pm — No Comments

in the midst of Christa

Just about to begin day 3 at the Christa McAuliffe Conference in Nashua, NH. The two sessions yesterday were well accepted and I had a lot of fun. Welcome to any attendees that join us here.

You will find links to some of the blog posts at the top of the Main Page or on Sharon's Share - please take a look. Today's Keynote is:

;Hal… Continue

Added by Sharon Betts on November 29, 2007 at 7:49am — No Comments

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