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Conference 3 – Build the project

Posted on September 17, 2010 by corney

First, Melinda and Chris talked through some ideas about encouraging creativity: SCAMPER Ask the reverse Reverse brainstorming Instead of asking, “How do I solve or prevent this problem?” ask “How could I cause this problem?” Suggested resource: , Amazon.com: A … Continue reading →

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Unconference 3: Jon Zurfluch

Posted on September 17, 2010 by corney

Jon has been a Tech Director at SCIS and is know a Head of School.  He had a conversation about how best to convince administrators about the benefits of technology in the classroom.  His advice – don’t justify by a … Continue reading →

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Conference 2 – Encouraging Curiosity

Posted on September 17, 2010 by corney

Activities: 10 questions about….. (a toothbrush  – Where was it made? Why are the bristles white? Thing in a jar: what is in there? What is the worst thing that could be in there? What would be the best? [ambiguous … Continue reading →

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Unconference 2 – Inquiry into Global Issues

Posted on September 17, 2010 by corney

Gavin Johnson (Home – ITGS at SWA) Give kids the issue – student go out and find different sources. Otherwise they just focus on the one source. Collaborative discussion using – EtherPad: Realtime Collaborative Text Editing Society and Technology movies: … Continue reading →

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Web 2.010

Posted on September 17, 2010 by corney

Here I am at the Learning 2.010 conference. I’ve signed , up to the ‘Fostering a Culture of Learning and Creativity’ Cohort lead by Melinda Alford & Chris Betcher. What’s the aim? All kids have these things, but sometimes it … Continue reading →

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