It’s been a great journey with the PLP ConnectU group from Australia so far. We are developing a unit in order to explore “What is Creativity” with students. Kynan Robinson, who has been studying creativity for some time now, shared some readings with us recently and I’ve finally had a chance to do some reading and…
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Is Knowing When to Cocoon a 21st Century Skill?
Connecting, collaborating, creating, and critical thinking are the 21st century ‘C’ words we hear a lot about these days. I’m wondering if we need to add cocoon to that list — is it as important a part of transformation as our connectedness? I guess it’s not a surprise that the longer I delve into understanding…
Read MoreCreativity Project Gets Rolling!
As we are about to really settle down to plan our PLPConnectU PBL Unit about Creativity, I’d have to say our group has already done some big thinking about Creativity! Both PBL and Creativity are pretty huge topics so I’ve been wondering about what we’ll do next. I’m wondering if other people in the group…
Read MoreISTE Learning 2011
I admire those folks who attend a conference and seem to get their reflections posted quickly and efficiently. Seems I take a little longer, and by now you’ve heard all about the exciting events like the flash mob, (I just love teachers!) the Karaoke night, the International Reception or the Canadian gathering hosted by MindShare…
Read MoreTaking the Plunge – Online Learning Communities
I’m enjoying getting started as a connected coach with a PLP ConnectU group from Australia this month. After listening to a wonderful Elluminate session as group leaders Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Will Richardson and Susan Carter Morgan got talking to folks about getting started on the Ning and on Twitter, I was reminded about that steep, but…
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