One of the benefits of open licensed materials that I often cite is that they will always be free (unlike the other free stuff on the Internet…Many of us have experienced the unfortunate consequences of great content and tools that
Open Learning – new models of PD
Last week, I had the privilege of facilitating a panel at NCTE called “Open Learning: Empowering Teachers Through Professional Development.” Anyone who knows me knows that I have become a big believer in open models of professional learning through spaces
Remix this story
I was in a cool workshop today with Chad Sansing and Andrea Zellner about remixing, play, and creativity. At the start of the workshop, each group was given a bag of random materials (legos, pipe cleaners, playdoh, tape, beads, etc.)
Making ebooks with NWP folks
Last week, I had the privilege of facilitating a short session on making ebooks as a part of the National Writing Project Annual Meeting. As with all NWP-related activities, this was great fun. We started out by brainstorming possible uses
Online maker space – An open invitation
I’ve been toying with the idea of an online maker space for a while. Now, thanks to a Shuttleworth Foundation Flash Grant, I am going to be able to dedicate some time to this. I’m looking for a few schools