Web 2-point-oh-yeah

Notes from presentation by David Truss... He started with this great video called "Famous Failures": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6hz_s2XIAU Great way to start the year!!!

• How important is the process? If it's important, then why don't we assess it? We judge a book by how fast we read it?
• It's all about the mindset that we are ALL learners.
• Here is a link to his video for student teachers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyPQ4Qr8xks
• Skype and Ustream - video chat...i need to figure that out.
• Can you teach without technology? Yes, but why would you want to?
• He did a Renaissance Fair at school - For TWO weeks, most classes shut down. Instead, the kids apply to university style courses (through application). They take a morning and afternoon course (in 80 minute block). Things like witchcraft, robotics, etc. Very specific. Blogging began with it and kids started to take real interest.
• Here is one of the science wiki's that resulted from it: http://sciencealive.wikispaces.com/
• RULES for Blogging...try not to tell them NOT to do something. Give them expectations! See more: http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/blog-rules-respect-inclusion-learning-and-safety/
• Wetpaint is another thing to explore: http://www.wetpaint.com/
• Parent permission is VERY important. Keep them aware and involved!!!
• Starting small... create a cartoon storyline (instead of a movie); Use a wiki to plan a field trip
• You don't (and can't) read EVERYTHING online...you need to have the expectations and deal with the individual students. Students will report on other students (good and bad).
• Begin with the end in mind!
• "Dodging Bullets in Presentations" http://www.slideshare.net/RowanManahan/dodging-bullets-in-presentations
• Check out: "Thirst" on Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/carlosremontti/thirst-presentation-583044
• Have the kids answer this question over and over again: What does ___________ look like? Fill it in.
• Are you counting marks or marking what counts?
• Audience matters - share what you learn with students, parents, colleagues, etc.
• Other links: http://tr.im/2pointoh and http://tr.im/abnwww