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Comment on The Missing Word in PLN is “People” by Veronica Uzielli

Veronica Uzielli — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:58:51 +0000

Well put Rod. A unique group that remains close to my heart.

Comment on So, how shall we then learn? by fryed

fryed — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:00:03 +0000

Hi Rod;

For me, the asynchronous nature of our ongoing connections is critical.

While we carved out a weekend to be fully present with each other f2f, it is clear that most of us are very, very busy people, and as we re-emerge, catch up, and move on, time is a precious commodity.

That I can take 5 minutes away from my responsibilities here and there throughout the day to make a quick connection with my fellow learners is a lifeline that I treasure.

I do look forward to further opportunities to connect more deeply, but those daily check-ins with people I have come to know and trust help immensely to keep me moving forward in my learning and the learning I share with others.

Comment on So, how shall we then learn? by thecleversheep

thecleversheep — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:22:02 +0000

Hi Rod, It is that deepening connection with participants that was originally at the heart of the UnPlug’d experience when we dreamt it up, but there is also that personal and deeply reflective experience, unique to each participant, that is a rich outcome from a weekend unplugged. I’m sorry to have missed the opportunity to ‘hangout’, but I’m sure that our investment this past weekend will lead to numerous opportunities for re-connection. Thanks so much for sharing this with us…

Comment on Innovate 2012- ETFO Online Instructor’s Conference- Continue the Learning by Mark

Mark — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:02:40 +0000

Sounds like a great time at the conference. I’m sure your workshops were great. I’m trying to remember the site that I used to create the 10 month tech plan for staff PD. I think you gave us 3 options to use. I want to use it again and add to it.
Thanks
mark

Comment on iPhone 4S- My “new” tech tool by Wendy Hart, Mrs

Wendy Hart, Mrs — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:40:15 +0000

I am soooo glad to have a high powered geek for a friend like you!!! Your students are soooo privaledged !!!

xo… w a l k i n g v e r y
slow Wendy

Comment on ETFO AQ Winter 2012: PLN -Are you ready to learn? by Angus Willson

Angus Willson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:04:24 +0000

A further shift is from speaking to conversation, from broadcast to engagement.

Comment on Just how much can Google do for your classroom? by Stacey Robinson

Stacey Robinson — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:01:10 +0000

I love the idea of Google Apps in the classroom. I had never heard of this until coming to Brock! And now, thinking back, I can think of numerous ways Google Docs would have benefitted not only me, but my peers as well in university, high school and elementary school. I cannot believe all the amazing things Google can do for the classroom and I cannot wait to test them all out and utilize them in my classroom one day!

Comment on Observations on Year 31, Day 1 of my teaching career by jane anne murray (@jamconsults)

jane anne murray (@jamconsults) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:49:51 +0000

maybe you won’t retire after all….hey i woke up tuesday and went to the gym for what i thought was a spin class at 8 am…thought it would be the perfect way for a self employed therapist to get motivated and moving on the first day of school..lo and behold the class was cancelled as it was the first day of school …so did my own work out…got a coffee and was home by the time “first period” was over!!! i can relate to the anxiety!! jam

Comment on My Digital Portfolio by David

David — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:54:41 +0000

Hi Rod:

It was a pleasure connecting with you via Twitter over the summer.

Thanks for sharing all your great work on your Rodcast Wiki. I especially appreciated the time you put in to your “Assessment Final Project” for Grade 8 Science based on the Ontario Curriculum’s Water Systems Unit. Well done!
http://therodcast.wikispaces.com/ED520+Using+Assessment+to+Guide+Instruction

Keep up the great work!

David Spencer
http://twitter.com/davidspencer

Comment on Welcome to the Rodcast! Live Broadcast: Internet Blocking in Schools by » Pulling the finger out of the hole in the dam…just might lead to electricity Instructional Media or “What’s an Overhead?”

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