I plan to go to Educon 2.2 (http://educon22.wikispaces.com/) where I have a
"conversation" I'm leading. (See below.)
I'm wondering how many other ISED-L and ISEN ning members will be at Educon,
and if it's worth arranging a dinner or get together for the group? We did
the same at NAIS a couple of years ago.
Let me know if there is interest.
Jim Heynderickx
Director of Technology
American School in London
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Many to Many-- How Entire School Communities Can Collaborate*
Presenter: Jim Heynderickx
Presenter Affiliation: Director of Technology, American School in London
Conversational Focus/Audience: All School Levels
Conversation Description: Clay Shirky has published and presented on several
interesting concepts about how the Internet can enable "many to many"
communications and support. He has also noted that technology tools become
socially interesting when they become technologically boring. The main idea
of this conversation is to discover if his ideas are becoming apparent in
our schools, and specific ways that we could foster their growth. In this
context, we will also review the problems with type of change, and how some
long-term beliefs and structures may need to be reviewed.
Conversational Practice: I'd like this section to have an opening 20-30
minute presentation of the core "many to many" concepts that apply to
schools and learning. This presentation should identify two to four core
types of change, and offer some examples of tools or processes that
facilitate their evolution. The second half of the session should be a
conversation, in that all members of the group should share their own
examples, concerns and experiences in these areas. The presentation and a
summary of the discussion can be published online afterwards.
Website: I would hold the conversation materials at
http://www.k12converge.com
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