C4T #3

C4T #3

Anytime, Anywhere Learning #CE13

         For this C4T, I was assigned to the blog BLOGGING ABOUT THE WEB 2.0 CONNECTED CLASSROOM, whose creator is Steven Anderson. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC. He also regularly travels the country talking to schools and districts about the use of Social Media in the classroom.
         The first blog post I read was Anytime, Anywhere Learning #CE13. In this post, Anderson talked about how October marks Connected Educator Month. He said the main idea of CEM is to help educators look beyond the wall of the classroom and look to the brilliance of others to learn from and learn with. He gives a list of several learning conferences going on and says these events are great, because anyone can take part from anywhere as long as you have a connection. He also says that face-to-face is very important, therefore gives names to a few educational camps that are happening all across the US.

My reply:

         Hello! My name is Linda Check and I am a student at the University of South Alabama in EDM310. I never knew that October was Connected Educator Month! I also did not know that there were educational camps that teachers could go to. I love the idea of looking beyond the walls of the classroom and learning from and with others. I have learned that I learn better face-to-face, so I will have to look into a camp for the future! Thank you for sharing!

The World Innovation Summit On Education-#WISE13

         In this blog post, The World Innovation Summit On Education-#WISE13, Anderson talks about the WISE Summit in Doha, Qatar, which he is going to. He said that the at the WISE Summit people from over 100 countries are gathered to talk about what is working in education, examine current trends and discuss how countries can work better together, to provide kids everywhere a solid education. Just because this convention is in Doha, does not mean that you have to be to participate, though. Anderson said that people from all over the world will be able to voice their opinion and watch the conference on a live stream. He also gives the Twitter account and the hashtags to use, in order to make your voice heard! If you are still wondering what the WISE Summit is, here is a short video for you.



My reply:

         Hello! My name is Linda Check and I am a student at the University of South Alabama in EDM310. I have never heard of WISE, but it is definitely very interesting. I think it is amazing how you do not need to be in Doha to participate and learn in WISE. I love the idea of educators from all around the world gathering and bringing ideas to the table. The WISE initiative is something I will be looking into further. Thank you for sharing!