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Parent Engagement in the 21st Century - Leveraging web 2.0 tools to engage parents in non-traditional ways"
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Support Parents as Partners for 2008 Edublog awards 3 Replies
Started by Lorna Costantini. Last reply by Jan Sugerman Dec. 7, 2008.
Annie Kidder, Jacqui Strachan and Gay Stephenson at Edtechalk.
Started by Lorna Costantini Dec. 2, 2008.
Using a ning network to connect parents to the school.
Started by Lorna Costantini Nov. 14, 2008.
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Comment by Sheila Stewart on July 8, 2009 at 11:00pm - Within the space and time that summer can bring, I have taken some time to "explore" here in this group. I have found some very helpful links and ideas! Thanks for the surf!
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Comment by Jacqui Strachan on July 9, 2009 at 1:46pm -
Of course, your comment on Lorna's page made me realize that I hadn't even joined this group yet, and Lorna is an amazing resource when it comes to using technology.
Lorna, every time I hear a mention of Twitter, it makes me think of you. You had me sign up for it, way back before anyone else had even heard of it. Of course, I have yet to be brave enough to tweet, but for once, I can at least say 'hey, I've been on Twitter for ages!" when someone asks. I feel so tech savvy, all thanks to you. You do a great job in breaking down the technical barriers for luddites like me, and you helped us get going in setting up this online community, so I owe you a huge thank you!
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TVO recorded great interviews / discussions at our conference!
Watch them now, or share them at your next school council meeting!!!!
Presentations and notes from all sessions are being posted to our main website, as we receive them.
Interviews with:
Minister of Education
Annie Kidder
Charles Pascal (Early Learning)
Testing the Pros and the Cons (Panel Discussion)
Watch them now, or share them at your next school council meeting!!!!
Presentations and notes from all sessions are being posted to our main website, as we receive them.
Interviews with:
Minister of Education
Annie Kidder
Charles Pascal (Early Learning)
Testing the Pros and the Cons (Panel Discussion)
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November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.
From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is a short slide show clip....
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jan@peopleforeducation.com
November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.
From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is a short slide show clip....
Join the conversation at Book Chat
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