Instructional package for delivering a "Creating a Twitter PLN" workshop

Introduction This package (PDF; 1.7mb) was created in fulfillment of course requirements for 6401 Instructional Design at George Washington University under the instruction of Prof. Ryan Watkins as part of the Graduate Certificate in Education and Human Development in eLearning. We were challenged to proceed through the instructional design process from beginning to end on [...]

Posted by milesmac on May 2nd, 2013 | No Comments Posted in Pedagogy

"Digital Schools : How Technology Can Transform Education" by Darrell M. West: Speed Read

"Digital Schools : How Technology Can Transform Education" by Darrell M. West I called these posts "speed reads" because I really zipped through the book, skimming and scanning and synthesizing my own understandings into the statements below. I trust that readers will use the comment block below to correct me if I have erred in [...]

Posted by milesmac on March 21st, 2013 | No Comments Posted in Speed Reads

Instructional Design: Overkill or Good Practice

For the next couple of years much of my time will be spent on coursework as I have enrolled in George Washington University's Graduate Certificate in eLearning, the first step toward completing the Masters Degree in Education Technology Leadership. In the spirit of learning in public, I plan to use my blog as a thinking [...]

Posted by milesmac on January 19th, 2013 | 1 Comment Posted in #GWETL, Pedagogy

Augmented Reality in the Classroom

Augmented Reality My latest obsession is Augmented Reality. For the least year I've been getting my head wrapped around what it is, how it works, what it can do, how I could use it in the classroom, and understanding why it's more than a passing fad. Augmented Reality (AR) blends our personal sensory experiences with digital [...]

Posted by milesmac on January 9th, 2013 | 2 Comments Posted in big ideas, Pedagogy

Index of Student Focused Assessment Series

Overview Goal Setting Engagement Portfolio Growth Statements Student Led Conferences Forms    

Posted by milesmac on December 4th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Assessment, Pedagogy

Reflection & Self-evaluation forms for Student Focused Assessment Model (pt7)

Reflection & Self-Evaluation Forms This is a companion to the six articles on the assessment and reporting practice used at my school for the past 15 years or so. While things have evolved over time, and recent changes to our provincial reporting requirements are challenging the way we do things, this is a snapshot of [...]

Posted by milesmac on December 3rd, 2012 | 4 Comments Posted in Assessment, Pedagogy, Resources

Student-Led Conferences in Student Focused Assessment Series (pt 5)

This is the sixth of six articles on the assessment and reporting practice used at my school for the past 15 years This post explores student-led conferences. While things have evolved over time, and recent changes to our provincial reporting requirements are challenging the way we do things, this is a snapshot of the ideal, [...]

Posted by milesmac on December 2nd, 2012 | 4 Comments Posted in Assessment

Nice overview video from #EdCampMSP

Posted by milesmac on December 2nd, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Pedagogy

Teachers and Shrodinger's Cat: Connected Educators on Social Media

If Shrodinger's cat would meow, we'd know whether it is alive or dead. If teachers talked about what they are doing in the classrooms... A report from the box would be helpful for everyone. Many connected educators are working to get out of the box, open the doors, tear down the walls, get out of the building, virtually and [...]

Posted by milesmac on December 1st, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Pedagogy

#eduwin Changing student self image through positive talk

There is always one. Sometimes more. The challenging kids that show up with reputations and rap sheets. My strategy is to talk up a positive year, right from the start. Focus on the good, build up the image of a positive individual, delight in achievements, focus on the feeling of legitimate accomplishment. Use lots of [...]

Posted by milesmac on November 20th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Pedagogy
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