Session Title: Maker Education: An Idea Whose Time Has ComeYour Name: Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.Work Title: Online Faculty of Masters-Level Education and Education Technology CoursesSchool or Organization Name: Boise State, Walden, and Western…
I believe student voice is important. How can it not be? Students are the consumers, customers, participants, and targets of our educational system.Today, there was a buzz via twitter about Valedictorian Speaks Out Against Schooling in Graduation…
"I love this idea. I just finished my first web event and it was awesome. This would be a great addition to my science classes and would allow my students to take ownership of their learning in a new and exciting way. I will be discussing this with…"
"I am very excited about the concept of a Student 2.0 Virtual Conference and would be very interested in helping with the brainstorming and planning. I definitely agree with Steve's suggestion to invite collaboration and input in a forum on…"
"super...i think we ask Christian Long to work on this.. his project would be a great foundation for it - and a great way to share out learning from the project. He's sent out an open invitation...
i say we leave it open to the kids, just be there…"
"Usually in groups and event planning, there is a hierarchy in who can do what? This event/opportunity sounds organic (very exciting) how will various rolls be determined?
First come...
Classified listing...
What other ways do capacities get…"
I am proposing a spring virtual conference (end of May, beginning of June?) as a type of springboard for Students 2.0 - to possibly ignite some projects for the summer months. I foresee asking some young people who are actually "out there" making…
TEDxTeen http://www.tedxteen.com/ is scheduled for March 27. Here is the description: TEDxTeen has curated a lineup of international youth(sprinkled with some compelling adults who made big waves as teens) whoare tackling the big questions and big…
"Students/young people are using the internet and social media to pursue their interests. I think this network can be the touchstone for them sharing and teaching other students. The role of the adult could be that of a mentor. Mentors, who have…"