Dec

19

Have a great break

December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As we in Oz are heading to the beach for the summer holidays…..

I know that some of you are watching the snow fall. (This photo courtesy of my Plurk buddy Roswellsgirl)

Have a great break wherever you are. I’ll be chilling out far away from the computer for a couple of weeks so I’ll see you [...]

Dec

17

Happy Festive Season

December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you have the time – see my dancing wishes here. Otherwise:

 

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Dec

16

We’re over 5000 readers

December 16, 2008 | 2 Comments

Woohoo – while I wasn’t looking VC blog readers reached 5,086!
It’s fabulous to have so many people reading, sharing, thinking and hopefully getting new ideas.
Just today we’ve had visits from:

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya

Berrien Springs, Michigan

Brisbane, Queensland

Garland, Texas

Buderim, Queensland

Sydney, New South Wales

Hørning, Arhus

Thanks for being part of [...]

Dec

8

3 Things I Believe About All Students

December 8, 2008 | 2 Comments

My Plurk buddy Martha Thornburgh tagged me in a meme which she began as part of a challenge posed to us by Steve Dembo in his 30 Days to Becoming a Better Blogger.
Martha asked us to:

Share three things that you believe about all students.
Reflect on your thoughts in your blog.
Be sure to link to [...]

Dec

4

Links from ConVerge 08 Session

December 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Below are the resources & links I mentioned in my presentation today:
Collaborations Around the Planet (CAPSpace) is a global large scale directory and professional network of educators for videoconferencing project collaboration.
Content & Virtual Excursion database: find programs from content providers such as zoos & museums offered by videoconferencing.
Space Mission Ice Moon videoconference project.
Language teaching via [...]

Dec

3

PeaceTech Video Conference

December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

PeaceTech will hold a videoconference between the youth of Metro Manila and the youth of Zamboanga City on the topic of “Embracing Diversity”. In particular, the program will focus on:

how Islam and Christianity are religions of peace
how youth can overcome discrimination towards Muslims and Christians; and
how youth can sustain peace building among themselves.

This videoconference [...]

Dec

3

Videoconference Eco-Conversations

December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Your students can connect internationally to discuss current environmental issues and their impact locally. Students present their research and the local perspectives and then discuss the issues with the partner class.
There are some great sessions coming up in this series that still need partners:

Fresh Water: Dec. 9 9:20 – 10:05 US EST / 2:20-3:05 Reed [...]