2008-02-25 08:56:11 [Message] lorna -> -EdTechTalk: myquestion 2008-02-25 09:10:32 [Message] lorna -> -EdTechTalk: my question 2008-02-25 10:10:32 [Message] sarper -> -EdTechTalk: hello 2008-02-25 19:01:17 [Message] john prusch -> -EdTechTalk: fafdsfdsffdf 2008-02-25 19:01:30 [Message] john prusch -> -EdTechTalk: just testing 2008-02-25 19:13:56 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Hi all! 2008-02-25 19:14:03 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Sorry for late start... 2008-02-25 19:14:12 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Who has been to a conference lately? 2008-02-25 19:14:15 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Or at all? 2008-02-25 19:14:23 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Hi CathyE 2008-02-25 19:14:25 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Greetings I'm currently attending VSTE 2008-02-25 19:14:35 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Can you drop a link to it? 2008-02-25 19:14:47 [Message] Cathy E -> -EdTechTalk: Hello ll 2008-02-25 19:15:48 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: www.vste.org 2008-02-25 19:16:11 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: So PLN 2008-02-25 19:16:46 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: I went to Educon - great experience. 2008-02-25 19:17:00 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: vsteonline.ning.org VSTE NING 2008-02-25 19:17:02 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: I also watched some of the Colorado Learning 2.0 ustreams last weekend 2008-02-25 19:17:45 [Message] sine -> -EdTechTalk: is this being streamed? 2008-02-25 19:18:00 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Yes, on ustream 2008-02-25 19:18:02 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Having the wikis and links and additional resources is really key 2008-02-25 19:18:07 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: To the right -> 2008-02-25 19:18:17 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: I wish but don't know of any ustream at VSTE. 2008-02-25 19:18:38 [Message] sine -> -EdTechTalk: thx...been having trouble getting connected for several of these. 2008-02-25 19:19:05 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: I understand 2008-02-25 19:19:06 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: twitter input is very enriching at conferences. 2008-02-25 19:19:14 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Sine: are you able to get UStream 2008-02-25 19:19:17 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: The liveblogging and backchannel chats work really well for sharing - but you do need to have someone on that backchannel to forward the questions to the presenter 2008-02-25 19:19:41 [Message] sine -> -EdTechTalk: @alice -- no, keeps saying "disconnect..please wait..." and retrying 2008-02-25 19:19:48 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Ugh, sorry Sine 2008-02-25 19:20:23 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Margo here Twitter 2008-02-25 19:20:28 [Message] sine -> -EdTechTalk: @alice -- I've had the problem with several EdTT sessions 2008-02-25 19:21:04 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Twitter does let you know if there is something going on better than the session you are in . . . 2008-02-25 19:21:30 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: I don't know what to tell you :-( 2008-02-25 19:21:32 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Tagging things like photos in Flickr was great fun for sharing 2008-02-25 19:21:38 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: @Sarah S good point 2008-02-25 19:21:40 [Message] sine -> -EdTechTalk: @alice - np 2008-02-25 19:21:49 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Sarah, that is great about what's good with large conf 2008-02-25 19:24:09 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: I have really appreciated those presenters who put together a wiki ahead of time to both share their ideas and also to get feedback from those planning to attend their session. 2008-02-25 19:28:37 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Educon 2.0 PETE-C CUE Classroom 2.0 Live Building Learning Communities HitchHkr 2008-02-25 19:28:50 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Sorry, came in as text 2008-02-25 19:29:11 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.vste.org/ 2008-02-25 19:29:21 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://educon20.wikispaces.com/ 2008-02-25 19:29:29 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Yes, Margo here at VSTE currently. 2008-02-25 19:29:41 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.peteandc.org/ 2008-02-25 19:29:50 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Are you on skype? 2008-02-25 19:30:10 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://ourwebcast.wikispaces.com/February+25 2008-02-25 19:30:13 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: wrong 2008-02-25 19:30:15 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: link 2008-02-25 19:30:25 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Margo, call Jose? 2008-02-25 19:30:38 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.cue.org/conference/present 2008-02-25 19:30:57 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.classroom20wiki.com/San+Francisco+2008 2008-02-25 19:31:26 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: http://hitchhikr.com/index.php?conf_id=261 2008-02-25 19:31:33 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Jose, I'm sorry that I'm not able to Skype 2008-02-25 19:31:57 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: The NING has been enriching. 2008-02-25 19:32:20 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: I wish that there was more interaction during the presentations. 2008-02-25 19:32:43 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Good point! 2008-02-25 19:32:47 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: I'll bring that up 2008-02-25 19:32:52 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: @mjantzi Are they ustreaming or otherwise broadcasting sessions? 2008-02-25 19:33:08 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: vsteonline.ning.com 2008-02-25 19:33:24 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: I have not seen or heard any ustreaming. 2008-02-25 19:33:44 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Educon 2.0 was great with the ustreaming. 2008-02-25 19:34:03 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Hm. One of the comments about the UStream factor is that the sessions that are less interactive with the live audience are better for ustreaming 2008-02-25 19:34:04 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Were you there too Margo? 2008-02-25 19:34:15 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Yes Sarah! 2008-02-25 19:34:23 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Hard to follow if they are moving around 2008-02-25 19:34:27 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: The sessions with small group work is more fun for those actually at the presentation 2008-02-25 19:34:30 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Yes, it still inspires me on a daily basis (Educon 2.0) 2008-02-25 19:35:07 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Interactivity was high. 2008-02-25 19:35:09 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Live blogging much twitter 2008-02-25 19:35:21 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: How about for people who were there? 2008-02-25 19:35:22 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Lots of small group discussions, plus twitter and live blogging 2008-02-25 19:35:28 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: good 2008-02-25 19:35:30 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: very interactive 2008-02-25 19:35:37 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Sarah, wanna join on skype? 2008-02-25 19:35:47 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Students were so involved in the discussions TOO! 2008-02-25 19:35:52 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Sorry - I'm multitasking . . 2008-02-25 19:35:54 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: wow! 2008-02-25 19:36:02 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: The SLA students were amazint 2008-02-25 19:36:06 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: amazing 2008-02-25 19:36:36 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Their willingness to just jump in and make comments added to the overall discussion. 2008-02-25 19:37:07 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Yeah, I've got to just listen tonight 2008-02-25 19:37:30 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: I'm shy without my mic/brain dead from so many workshop presentations. 2008-02-25 19:38:44 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: wiki in advance and after the fact is so useful for continued learning and applications. 2008-02-25 19:39:26 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: That tagging of blog entries is key to continue the conversation 2008-02-25 19:40:00 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: If the conference organizers set a standard tag it works great. 2008-02-25 19:40:07 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: YES! 2008-02-25 19:40:44 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: the place to follow it: http://hitchhikr.com/index.php?mode=home 2008-02-25 19:41:16 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Great show - wonderful topic. 2008-02-25 19:41:30 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: Thank you for showing up! 2008-02-25 19:41:38 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: I'm so sorry I was late 2008-02-25 19:41:43 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Jose and Alice! Is Durff drinking her coffee? 2008-02-25 19:42:39 [Message] AliceMercer -> -EdTechTalk: at a basketball game 2008-02-25 19:43:13 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: Take care 2008-02-25 19:43:17 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: Edtechtalk twittered it 2008-02-25 19:43:33 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: You are welcome 2008-02-25 19:43:39 [Message] Sarah S -> -EdTechTalk: :D 2008-02-25 19:43:49 [Message] mjantzi -> -EdTechTalk: I appreciate your leadership. 2008-02-25 20:07:31 [Message] lorna -> -EdTechTalk: my question 2008-02-25 20:08:35 [Message] rhoda -> -EdTechTalk: my answer 2008-02-25 20:08:52 [Message] lorna -> -EdTechTalk: wrong thing to say 2008-02-25 20:09:23 [Message] rhoda -> -EdTechTalk: but I'll give the right answer 2008-02-25 20:09:29 [Message] lorna -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.parents.ourschool.ca/ 2008-02-25 20:51:24 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome everyone 2008-02-25 20:51:30 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Hi folks! 2008-02-25 20:51:32 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: we'll be streaming in 7 minutes 2008-02-25 20:55:33 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome irene, bircherd, Cindy S, 2008-02-25 20:55:57 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: we'll be ready to stream in just a minute or 2 2008-02-25 20:56:12 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: thanx for joining in the conversation! 2008-02-25 20:56:33 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: I hope this is the parent chat I read about 2008-02-25 20:57:34 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @birecherd...yes, this is the Parents as Parents webcast 2008-02-25 20:57:37 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: This is indeed the gathering for parents as partners - welcome! 2008-02-25 20:58:33 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: just a little note...the audio that you hear is 30 seconds delayed...so if you ask a question, it might take a bit for us to respond... 2008-02-25 20:59:07 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: Sharon..I am in Alec C's 831 class..would like to know more about linking with the Cirque du Soleil kids 2008-02-25 20:59:17 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: oh wonderful! 2008-02-25 21:00:14 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: could you send me an email at sharonpeters@gmail.com? Then I can tellyou a bit more and give you the teacher contact info 2008-02-25 21:00:38 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: @sharonp thx. will do 2008-02-25 21:00:47 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Kate! 2008-02-25 21:00:59 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Hi kolson! 2008-02-25 21:01:04 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: hey bircherd! good to "see" you here. 2008-02-25 21:01:09 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Kate! 2008-02-25 21:01:18 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: be sure to drop your parent ed wiki link in the chat window at some point tonite 2008-02-25 21:01:23 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Cindy - wow, good to see you folks here! 2008-02-25 21:01:53 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: Parent Workshop wiki is at http://parentworkshop.wikispaces.com 2008-02-25 21:02:07 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Kate! 2008-02-25 21:02:26 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Sharon. I met Lorna through CR2.0. Parent engagement is my research topic. 2008-02-25 21:02:37 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: coolio! 2008-02-25 21:03:44 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Alec! 2008-02-25 21:04:01 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: hey cindy ... thanks, saw your tweet. 2008-02-25 21:04:08 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Alec! 2008-02-25 21:04:14 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: hi Sharon 2008-02-25 21:04:27 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: did this just start? 2008-02-25 21:04:34 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Alec 2008-02-25 21:04:36 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: yup, just doing intros 2008-02-25 21:04:42 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: hey dave 2008-02-25 21:04:57 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: great to see eci831 connect to this community! 2008-02-25 21:05:41 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Matt is my new best friend! 2008-02-25 21:07:29 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: welcome courosa 2008-02-25 21:07:37 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: thanks for joinings us everyone! 2008-02-25 21:08:05 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Susan Cutajar! Welcome! 2008-02-25 21:08:25 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome Vinnie V...thanks for joining in! 2008-02-25 21:08:41 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Thank you Matt 2008-02-25 21:08:57 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: I feel like I'm amongst the real experts tonite as my wife and I don't have any children! 2008-02-25 21:10:41 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Don't feel bad Matt. I get reminded daily that I am stupid 2008-02-25 21:10:46 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: welcome @murcha and @ransomtech 2008-02-25 21:10:47 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: hello everyone Is there any audio yet 2008-02-25 21:10:54 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @vinnie...LOL 2008-02-25 21:10:59 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @murcha yes, there is audio 2008-02-25 21:11:07 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: edtechtalk A 2008-02-25 21:11:10 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: oooh my headphones dont work 2008-02-25 21:11:14 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: ahh 2008-02-25 21:11:21 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: everyone else is getting audio OK? 2008-02-25 21:11:33 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: hope this being recorded? 2008-02-25 21:11:38 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: I am getting the audio fine 2008-02-25 21:11:41 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: yes, we are recording 2008-02-25 21:11:50 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @vinnie-thanx 2008-02-25 21:11:53 [Message] ransomtech -> -EdTechTalk: Yes... audio seems find to me 2008-02-25 21:13:11 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: http://glengarrypedia.wikispaces.com 2008-02-25 21:13:17 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: like the generic label 2008-02-25 21:13:30 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: http://lccgr9english.wikispaces.com/ 2008-02-25 21:13:45 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: agree that better to focus on the content 2008-02-25 21:14:01 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Lizb...thanks for stopping in to Parents as Partners 2008-02-25 21:14:23 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Hi everyone. 2008-02-25 21:14:28 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: this is another awsome powerful sample from Sharon Peters : http://jerusalem.wikispaces.com/ 2008-02-25 21:15:28 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome lindargeorge! Thanks for stopping by to hear "Parents as Partners" 2008-02-25 21:16:09 [Message] lindargeorge -> -EdTechTalk: hello 2008-02-25 21:16:13 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: Sorry, keep getting bumped out! 2008-02-25 21:16:37 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Wow, 17 people in the chat. You should be proud 2008-02-25 21:16:49 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: what was the name of the wiki 2008-02-25 21:16:58 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: http://jerusalem.wikispaces.com/ 2008-02-25 21:17:06 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: http://glengarrypedia.wikispaces.com 2008-02-25 21:17:22 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: that is the collaborative project b/t sharon's students and students in Israel... 2008-02-25 21:18:09 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: welcome, PettyG...thanks for joining us! 2008-02-25 21:18:39 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @vinnie-I think this is a good topic...like we've said, parents are often the missing piece! 2008-02-25 21:21:11 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks-sorry I'm late-some computer issues-may need to try another browser 2008-02-25 21:22:09 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Susan Cutajar! 2008-02-25 21:22:25 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: yeah USM Parents!!!! 2008-02-25 21:22:44 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Matt, thanks again for sending the notification. I love listening to my countrymen speaking Canadian. 2008-02-25 21:22:53 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: speaking Canadian! 2008-02-25 21:23:48 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: and we are listening from afar as well 2008-02-25 21:23:49 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: A Canadian on an annual visa living in Milwaukee, listening to things that I don't hear in US (city names, school system, etc.) 2008-02-25 21:23:57 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @matt_montagne yes, it is a great topic with a wonderful guest. Sharon Peters rocks! 2008-02-25 21:24:09 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Awesome team on Skype! Thanks for filling me in 2008-02-25 21:25:04 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Sharon Peters' blog http://www.mtl-peters.net/blog/ 2008-02-25 21:25:50 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: I still use my Apple ][c ... prefer it to my XO. :-) 2008-02-25 21:25:53 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: yes, skype can be used on asus eee pc and olpc 2008-02-25 21:26:10 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: I'm interested in our guest parents' perspective on use of Internet. And does it vary by the age of your child? 2008-02-25 21:26:15 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: I still use my Apple IIc ... prefer it to my XO. :-) 2008-02-25 21:26:42 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: @vinneivrotny Talk about a foreign language. Could you please translate the terminology for skype 2008-02-25 21:26:44 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: great question!! 2008-02-25 21:26:50 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: That's a good question Cindy, I have questions on that myself. 2008-02-25 21:26:55 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: cindy is at a great place 2008-02-25 21:27:07 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @courosa I agree, but for those without access it is great 2008-02-25 21:27:19 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @murcha, I don't understand your question 2008-02-25 21:27:20 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: we're going to be offering these courses for parents at my middle school 2008-02-25 21:27:21 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Would parents come for evening sessions? 2008-02-25 21:27:22 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: elementary, middle and high school age children in her home 2008-02-25 21:27:30 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I'm about to start some "Teen Technology Conversations" with parents at my high school. 2008-02-25 21:27:40 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: skype = voice over internet, using the internet as the phone 2008-02-25 21:27:46 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Web2.0 makes parent ed easier than ever 2008-02-25 21:27:48 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: yes, evening sessions, just have to work out log-in issues/security 2008-02-25 21:27:50 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: Parents have to teach themselves. They have an opportunity to talk to teachers and administrators and this dialogue helps us understnad what we must need to learn. 2008-02-25 21:27:54 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: We have to step up and fill the void to teach parents 2008-02-25 21:28:06 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: web2.0 honors the busy lives of ordinaary parents 2008-02-25 21:28:08 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: We are going to try mornings 7:30am -8:30 am (first block) 2008-02-25 21:28:10 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: The are the invisables who can help us do our jobs 2008-02-25 21:28:13 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: there are some awesome tutorials on youtube .. for just about anything 2008-02-25 21:28:19 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: b4 teaching the parents, need to have them embrace Web2.0 as "literacy" not just play 2008-02-25 21:28:33 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: parents need guidance too! 2008-02-25 21:28:38 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: so glad to hear someone bring up literacy! 2008-02-25 21:28:44 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: no it was the asus eee pc and olpc 2008-02-25 21:28:46 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: hello Kern...thanks for joining in! 2008-02-25 21:28:55 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: lol 2008-02-25 21:29:05 [Message] Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Matt 2008-02-25 21:29:32 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: At our parent class, two parents came to conclusion that they ahve to change from the role of policeman to that of mentor and guide. What a great shift 2008-02-25 21:29:43 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: Our problem is that many of our parents are farmers and only have dial up at best, so time on net is limited. 2008-02-25 21:29:43 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Cindy, you talked about differences in their use - is there difference in how you respond? 2008-02-25 21:29:45 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson29 Kate, I'm definitely going to have to check in with you as I get closer to doing this. I know you have gathered a lot of great resources. 2008-02-25 21:29:51 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @vinnie...great, great point 2008-02-25 21:29:55 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: OLPC - XO laptop, part of the one laptop per child project 2008-02-25 21:30:05 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: But I think they would benefit from parent courses too 2008-02-25 21:30:14 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Asus eee pc - low cost computer with built in camera 2008-02-25 21:30:25 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: @vinnevrotny Thanks Oh we dont have that here 2008-02-25 21:30:29 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @Vinnie That is great to hear. 2008-02-25 21:30:31 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Between $250 - $400 US 2008-02-25 21:30:33 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: @VinnieVrotny I had a parent in my workshop come to the same conclusion 2008-02-25 21:30:45 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I'm trying to frame my workshop as a conversation - not a presentation. 2008-02-25 21:30:46 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Cindy and Rhoda - I think you are both tech savvy - but what about other parents? 2008-02-25 21:31:07 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: The computer and new technologies are a great way to communicatewith their children, open opportunities for discussion. Kids are great teachers to their parents. 2008-02-25 21:31:16 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: @lizbdavis that's exactly what I did, I sat and talked with them and let them lead the way 2008-02-25 21:31:19 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Parents have a wonderful set of wisdom to share. They just need to have the confidence that it is ok not to know everything. They are used to being in control 2008-02-25 21:31:25 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Cindy - how do you feel part of the community through the portal? 2008-02-25 21:31:34 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: I get to know lots about my kids through FAcebook 2008-02-25 21:31:59 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @sharonp I'm afraid to look at my student's facebook pages. 2008-02-25 21:32:45 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: A good percentage of our students still do not have access to internet and parents are not at all internet savvy 2008-02-25 21:32:58 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Should we be looking at their FB pages? Would we read their diaries? 2008-02-25 21:33:10 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: that's exactly (students showing parents) what we talked about in my workshop 2008-02-25 21:33:37 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: Most students make their FB page private if they don't want us looking 2008-02-25 21:33:46 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Isn't it better that we talk to them about how they use FB? rather than look at their content? 2008-02-25 21:33:50 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: and DON'T ask to be their friend! 2008-02-25 21:33:53 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Rhoda - love the Oprah idea 2008-02-25 21:34:33 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: Cindy and I talked today about an opportunity to work with teachers and help set up a WIKI to help coordinate and communicate after school activities. Students could communicate if they were not able to attend, and everything is easily shared and communicated. The teachers, students and parents make a formidable team. 2008-02-25 21:34:40 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: parents ARE busy! show them how to use tools for their own peer group so they can relate to why kids like using socialnetworking 2008-02-25 21:34:41 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Matt et al. Is there a "hook" to get them connected the first time? 2008-02-25 21:34:42 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Oprah has an RSS feed for many of her program highlights 2008-02-25 21:35:17 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Yes - I don't want to be their FB friends - I work with high school students. I'm trying to educate them about what and what not to put there. 2008-02-25 21:35:47 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Vinnie - is there a way to connect with you? Blog? 2008-02-25 21:35:55 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @susan Cutajar-I LOVE that idea! That is a wonderful use... 2008-02-25 21:36:02 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I agree with the suggestion about teaching parents how to ue the tools--most don't know about RSS feeds but it's similar to Tivo and capturing things when they aren't at home. :-) 2008-02-25 21:36:04 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: parents r busy, some will use the tools, but we need the others to accept the tools as what our kids need to use regardless 2008-02-25 21:36:08 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: @lizbdavis that's the best way to go about it 2008-02-25 21:36:17 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @Cindy of course. blog is vvrotny.edublogs.org 2008-02-25 21:36:51 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Vinnie Thanks. Please visit my wiki at parent20.wikispaces.com 2008-02-25 21:36:53 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @ I am also vvrotny on twitter, del.icio.us 2008-02-25 21:36:54 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: yes, a simple phone call or personal conversation is the hook! 2008-02-25 21:37:26 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: like I said - own peer group to understand 2008-02-25 21:37:28 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: And the phone is not the automated notice systems 2008-02-25 21:37:31 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: show them LinkedIn 2008-02-25 21:37:46 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I wonder if I should invite some students to be part of the conversation? 2008-02-25 21:37:46 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: you r correct, based on my experience 2nite, i will promote the next topic heavily as the guest is known outside "tech" circles 2008-02-25 21:37:51 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: My parent Ed is on Moodle, (nsparented.org) 2008-02-25 21:37:52 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: helps them relate beyond Facebook/myspace 2008-02-25 21:38:34 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Yes, LinkedIn...show parents authentic tools that have a connection to their lives 2008-02-25 21:38:44 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Yes - the internet predator threat is so overhyped. Great resource by from David Warlick: http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/archives/1363 2008-02-25 21:38:59 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: many parents are getting ready to re-enter workplace after raising children... 2008-02-25 21:39:01 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: same way we engage teachers who are unfamiliar with technology - how is it useful for them 2008-02-25 21:39:03 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: there is a great article out this month that talks about data regarding safety 2008-02-25 21:39:27 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: link for article http://www.aga.org 2008-02-25 21:39:31 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: you have to find the hook. For us, it was podcasts from nancy willard. 2008-02-25 21:39:33 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: oops looking for the link 2008-02-25 21:39:39 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: It was showing LibraryThing 2008-02-25 21:39:54 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Easy tools to help them ease into their use 2008-02-25 21:40:03 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: www.apa.org/journals/releases/amp632111.pdf 2008-02-25 21:40:14 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Here is the link - that is what David was referencing: http://www.apa.org/releases/sexoffender0208.html 2008-02-25 21:40:19 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: this is the article sharon is talking about 2008-02-25 21:40:20 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.docuticker.com/?p=19446 2008-02-25 21:40:21 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @ehelfant Hey Elizaeth 2008-02-25 21:40:32 [Message] ehelfant -> -EdTechTalk: hi Vinnie! 2008-02-25 21:40:34 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Link to the article sharon is referencing 2008-02-25 21:40:46 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Liz! Thanks for stopping by 2008-02-25 21:41:08 [Message] ehelfant -> -EdTechTalk: been listening with itunes.. this has been great..did you record it 2008-02-25 21:41:27 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: it has been flying around - see Dean Shareski's post: www.ideasandthoughts.org 2008-02-25 21:43:21 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: WE are recording,Liz 2008-02-25 21:43:35 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I also think sometimes parents are afraid to assert themselves with their teens about having access to their MySpace and Facebook sites. It's important! 2008-02-25 21:43:50 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: The article suggests that kids that are at risk are at risk whether it's on the Inet or without technology. 2008-02-25 21:44:21 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: danah boyd makes point that kids who engage in risky behavior online do it offline first 2008-02-25 21:44:31 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: or at least simultaneously 2008-02-25 21:44:31 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: @cindy - yes 2008-02-25 21:44:42 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Kate that's exactly what the apa article provides data about 2008-02-25 21:44:44 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: Cindy, it would be great to reference the FBI meeting at the school and the suggestion to say active in our childrens lives and not to let go of them too soon. 2008-02-25 21:45:11 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: kids are bored b/c not able to socialize in person, so take interactions online 2008-02-25 21:45:17 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Yea Sharon. My number one goal for parents is to allow kids to make mistakes, which they will, and keep the lines of communication open so that their kids feel comfortable to let them know if they have made a mistake 2008-02-25 21:45:55 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I thought it was interesting in the PBS video-Growing Up Online-that many of the teens felt their sites should be private and parents shouldn't access them. It's their "right" :-( 2008-02-25 21:45:58 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: This is not to say that parents should not be involved, but suggests that our prevention strategies need to be as focused on the kids as it is with the parents 2008-02-25 21:46:35 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: That risky behaviour is what the apa research supports 2008-02-25 21:47:17 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson29 - I agree about the risky behavior both online and offline. 2008-02-25 21:47:54 [Message] murcha -> -EdTechTalk: sorry gotta go as our bell has rung See you and thanks 2008-02-25 21:48:08 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Multi-tasking and backchanneling is all about Web 2.0! 2008-02-25 21:48:18 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: We were able to make mistakes when the audience was much smaller 2008-02-25 21:48:45 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Matt couldn't agree more 2008-02-25 21:49:04 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: we need to share with students how WE make mistakes in learning 2008-02-25 21:49:08 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: That's one of the challenges--getting districts to unblock sites so the kids can learn to use them appropriately and not just learn it on their own with their peers 2008-02-25 21:49:38 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: So what are the comments about the students in Thornhill Ont that blogged about teachers (inappropriately) and the excuse was they thought it was private? 2008-02-25 21:49:54 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: but sometimes learning with peers is good teaching experience - it's not our job at school to teach how to set up myspace 2008-02-25 21:50:18 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson29--absolutely! 2008-02-25 21:50:47 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: welcome back Susan C! 2008-02-25 21:50:49 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: I showed my parents Did You Know 2008-02-25 21:50:56 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: moving beyond the social networks though...we need parents as partners in learning (and using the new tools) so that our systems will feel the need to embrace the new tools. 2008-02-25 21:51:09 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson...what did they think? Say? 2008-02-25 21:51:29 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: had great discussion - they seemed VERY overwhelmed 2008-02-25 21:51:37 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I love that idea. I'm going to start with that! 2008-02-25 21:51:54 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson...will you drop in your parents ed wiki link? 2008-02-25 21:52:09 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: i then showed classroom blog and explained how the parentworkshop site is a wiki and i'm teaching how to use wikis in class so students can learn how to use them 2008-02-25 21:52:17 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: http://parentworkshop.wikispaces.com 2008-02-25 21:52:32 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson29...thanx 2008-02-25 21:52:47 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Matt here is mine as well http://parent20.wikispaces.com - links to Kolson's as well as Lorna's 2008-02-25 21:53:01 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: you guys have great approaches! 2008-02-25 21:53:42 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks so much for those resources! 2008-02-25 21:53:42 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Sounds like the NCTE new definition of 21st Century Literacy 2008-02-25 21:53:48 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: my 2 year old is amazed that the computer is talking :-) 2008-02-25 21:54:27 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: @Vinnie saw that today and like the concepts 2008-02-25 21:54:43 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Vinnie - Québec's released their program about multiple literacies a few years ago! I was DELIGHTED to see NCTE's new definition! 2008-02-25 21:55:07 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: See you all online soon. thank you very much Sharon. Hope to catch you tomorrow. Who is the guest? 2008-02-25 21:55:17 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: NCTE has really validated our approach which has been a hard sell to the teachers here 2008-02-25 21:55:19 [Message] ehelfant -> -EdTechTalk: check out the scottish literacy outcomes-ewanmcintish's edu.blogs.com 2008-02-25 21:55:35 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: tomorrow night on WOW2 - Chris Lehmann and Arthus Erea 2008-02-25 21:55:57 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: When I was working with my 11 year old step-children 20 years ago, it is a totally different style of parenting my 11 year old in 2008. 2008-02-25 21:56:21 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: sounds like gr8 show with Chris Lehman and Arthus 2008-02-25 21:56:22 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: @ehelfant I have read those, thank you 2008-02-25 21:56:24 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Yes Susan! I was just thinking the same thing 2008-02-25 21:56:34 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: if any parents are still in the chatroom, stop by tomorrow 2008-02-25 21:56:40 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Parenting has not changed, only the ways to miscommunicate! 2008-02-25 21:56:47 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Arthus is a 15 year old student 2008-02-25 21:56:55 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: luv the s2oh...will do 2008-02-25 21:57:00 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: and Chris is a dynamic administrator from out east 2008-02-25 21:57:11 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: There will always be parents who aren't really aware of what their kids are doing. It's actually easier to stay informed as a parent now with the internet than it was 30-40 years ago. 2008-02-25 21:57:31 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @vinnievrotny gr8 point.. 2008-02-25 21:57:36 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: saw those videos on ourschool.ca - it's a great resource 2008-02-25 21:57:37 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: @PeggG only if parents know what to pay attention to! 2008-02-25 21:57:55 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: some parents think if kids at home, they're safe 2008-02-25 21:57:59 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @PeggyG-I agree with you that it is easier for parents to keep in touch 2008-02-25 21:58:21 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: as a decision maker, it often comes to $, we still need to make the case and without the parent support the $ won't follow 2008-02-25 21:58:26 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Yes, but when they went out with their friends we didn't always know where they were and what they were doing--just what they told us :-) 2008-02-25 21:58:30 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: great chat all 2008-02-25 21:58:34 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: really enjoyed it 2008-02-25 21:58:45 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: @PeggyG too true :-) 2008-02-25 21:58:46 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: next week we have another great set of guests! 2008-02-25 21:58:54 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: I'm an Alec student 2008-02-25 21:58:56 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: and you couldn't call them on their GPS enabled phones 2008-02-25 21:58:57 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Dr. Joyce Epstein 2008-02-25 21:59:03 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: yaayyy! 2008-02-25 21:59:15 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Matt, I have my notes and questions for our meeting on Friday. 2008-02-25 21:59:20 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: I'm the brain drain!! 2008-02-25 21:59:25 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @susan 2008-02-25 21:59:28 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: We've learned a lot just by listening online 2008-02-25 21:59:35 [Message] Matt Montagne -> -EdTechTalk: will you share your experience from tonite on Friday 2008-02-25 21:59:45 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Thank you all! 2008-02-25 21:59:45 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: Lorna Thanks for inviting me! 2008-02-25 22:00:01 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: Valid points 2008-02-25 22:00:04 [Message] PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Very thought-provoking conversation! Thanks Sharon, Skypers and chat room! 2008-02-25 22:00:06 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks for doing this later at night - it's easier for us in the west (me Alberta) to get home in time to listen 2008-02-25 22:00:10 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: Instead of just the internet safety talks 2008-02-25 22:00:11 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: @lizbdavis let me know if you need any more resources 2008-02-25 22:00:41 [Message] jmsd18 -> -EdTechTalk: ah but it is late in NB...such a big country 2008-02-25 22:00:43 [Message] lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @kolson29 I definitely will. I would love to pick your brain about this. Maybe we can skype about it sometime. 2008-02-25 22:00:52 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks very much for tonight - and really looking forward to next week! 2008-02-25 22:01:01 [Message] courosa -> -EdTechTalk: thanks everyone, this was great. 2008-02-25 22:01:12 [Message] bircherd -> -EdTechTalk: Thx. for letting me sit in 2008-02-25 22:01:36 [Message] sharonp -> -EdTechTalk: Great show - thanks to all you folks who came out and added to the conversation! 2008-02-25 22:01:42 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: would love to be there, but will be presenting at Illinois Technology Conference for Educators 2008-02-25 22:01:52 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: what time on Friday?? 2008-02-25 22:02:08 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: 10 - noon Central time 2008-02-25 22:02:09 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: I'll post this Friday on my wiki 2008-02-25 22:02:47 [Message] Cindy Seibel -> -EdTechTalk: Good night 2008-02-25 22:03:02 [Message] VinnieVrotny -> -EdTechTalk: Good night all 2008-02-25 22:03:08 [Message] kolson29 -> -EdTechTalk: night all 2008-02-25 22:03:29 [Message] susan cutajar -> -EdTechTalk: Time to surf these great links, good night. 2008-02-25 22:27:33 [Message] randyn -> -EdTechTalk: where did everybody go?