On the Road to ISTE 2012 part 3
Enjoying Cirque de la Mer at Seaworld San Diego before ISTE 2012.
Blended Learning — The best of both worlds.
At the recent ISTE Conference in Denver I sat down with Kathy Schroeder of Atomic Learning and we had a great talk about different ideas regarding the future of education. At first we bantered back and fourth about the regular stuff like iPads and digital books, but they Kathy brought up blended learning, a concept I strongly believe in but I have never really given it much thought.
Blended learning is when the student gains an education from both a traditional teacher-taught lesson and an online lesson. Take my son for example, this year he is entering high school but will take 2 of his courses online — the school he attends does not offer some of what he needs. What also works for my son, and other students just like him, is that he can do is online classes when and where he wants to — the power of asynchronous learning.
I strongly believe that students need to learn how to take online courses and classes, this will prove to be invaluable for them in the future as they enter the work force.
The illiterate of the 21st Century are not those that cannot read or write, but those that cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. – Alvin Toffler
What do you think about blended learning?
Read MoreThank you ISTE 2010
Well everyone, ISTE 2010 has come to an end, but what a great conference.
As usual, I have made some new friends, met up with some old ones and have been inspired to be a better tech teacher like never before. Every second I spend talking edtech with my fellow tech teachers inspires me to do more in the world of school technology.
My notebook is full of ideas to take back from my school, ideas from presentations, workshops and exhibitors — I can’t wait to get back in the classroom.
Thank you everyone for another great ISTE.
See you next year.
Read MoreSecond Day Presenting at ISTE Denver
Denver, CO — I had a great time meeting with new people from all across the world as I did my four presentations at the Atomic Learning booth at ISTE today.
During my presentation on iPads I had one gentleman in the back that kept looking at me funny when I said anything critical of the iPad. During one slide I talk about the possible knock-offs that could be made by other computer manufacturers like the new HP Slate, I caught the dismay on his face when I mentioned it. Later, after most of my people left, he introduced himself as being from Apple. He said he enjoyed my presentation overall but there were some parts he didn’t really like. We had a good talk and it was great to meet someone who is truly concerned about providing the best possible school technology solution. He said that Apple is closely monitoring how iPads are being used with students and will make any improvements that might be needed.
In other news… I have met quite a few of the followers of this blog, which is always kind of fun and strange at the same time. I am still trying to get used to the fact that people know me through my online work.
Tomorrow I am off from presenting so I am just going to go and enjoy the rest of ISTE. Hope to see you there.
Read MoreGreat time presenting at ISTE 2010 Denver
Denver, CO — Many thanks to everyone who came by the Atomic Learning booth today at ISTE to see me present. I had a great time talking with educators from all over the country, people who are as passionate as I am about school technology education and gadgets.
My biggest crowd was during my presentation on iPads in the Classroom, it seems that many school districts are considering them. So as you can imagine I was pretty busy during the question and answers part of my presentation.
I would also like Atomic Learning for sponsoring me to speak, I have always loved their product and I feel it is a privilege to be backed by such a good company. In fact, just before ISTE began they announced that they have new online training for both the iPod Touch and iPad as part of their digital library.
I speak again tomorrow so come and stop by to see me if you have the chance.
Read MoreCome see me today at ISTE 2010 Denver
Attending ISTE 2010? Join me for a free session in Atomic Learning’s booth #674:
MONDAY
10:30 Teaching with Netbooks
11:30 iPads in the classroom
1:00 Tech Integration
2:00 21st Century Skills
TUESDAY
9:30 21st Century Skills
10:30 Teaching with Netbooks
11:30 iPads in the classroom
1:00 Tech Integration
My presentations are full of great examples form my classroom showing my students using 21st Century Skills and the best practices using school technology.
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