Multi-faceted Refractions

Thoughts and Reflections from Vinnie Vrotny

Multi-faceted Refractions

Entries Tagged as 'k12online06'

Four Essential Questions That Need Answers

July 15, 2007 · 3 Comments · k12online06, laptop institute, NYSAISEdTech

Like many, I am intrigued by the promise and potential that integrating Web 2.0 tools provides for learners, both students and teachers. I know that in many instances, that I leading the charge full bore down that path because I believe that it is imperative that we provide experiences for our students to begin to [...]

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Group Membership and Validation

January 7, 2007 · 5 Comments · k12online06, teaching and learning

I have been reading the commentary from others about the ideas which have arisen from the conversation that Steve Hargadon’s conversation with Will Richardson about blogging. Of particular interest to me are the comments from an old friend, Andy Carvin on his learningnow.org about avoiding the usual pool of thoughts and Jeff Utecht’s posting which [...]

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Winding Down for the Holidays – Not

December 11, 2006 · 1 Comment · k12online06, teaching and learning

With seven school days left before Winter Break, I am usually wrapping up the new initiatives that we began planning in March and April, implementing in May, June, July, and August, and then training and utilizing in the fall. This year, however, there are five projects that we will require my time and attention over [...]

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My Online Conference Experiences

November 9, 2006 · 3 Comments · k12online06, NYSAISEdTech

The past three weeks have provided wonderful professional development opportunities for me and at the same time have created a tension which these new opportunites create. During this time, I have been trying to keep with the content and conversations provided by both the K12 Online Conference and the New York City Independent School Technologists [...]

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Different Person, Similar Story

October 30, 2006 · No Comments · k12online06

At the North Shore Country Day School, each year we have the opportunity to hear many wonderful speakers who expand us and challenge us. Last year, we had the opportunity to have Joe Fab on campus, the producer of Paper Clips. This film was edited by one of our alumni, Julia Dixon Eddy. This year, [...]

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