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Sat, 10 May 2008 01:25:20 +0000

[...] class called Computers in the Classroom. I just posted reflections on this amazing class to Alec Couros’ blog through a VoiceThread. The name of the course did not come near to doing justice to this brave, open, connected learning [...]

By: Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:02 +0000

Alec,
When I registered for EC&I 831 Computers in the Classroom little did I know that I would be entering a brave new world of learning. The class challenged me to expand my knowledge of Web 2.0 tools and the world of technology in education. I was exposed to new tools and new thinking on a weekly basis. However, I think the biggest impact the class had on me was the networking that developed. We were able to develop a network of like thinkers within the class as well as, develop contacts outside of it whether it was through the Ustream chats, blog comments or the guest speakers. Because of this class I have a Twitter network of teachers working with educational technology who provide me with amazing resources, ideas and knowledge. I’m working on new collaborative projects with Sharon Peters in Montreal, Jeff Whipple in New Brunswick and who know’s who else in the fall. I’ve become part of Ning groups, participated in WOW 2.0 and become an even stronger advocate of technology integration within the classroom.

Thank you for a wonderful experience,
Kimberly

http://kibrown.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/confessions-of-an-eci-831-addict-part-1/
http://kibrown.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/confessions-of-an-eci-831-addict-part-2/

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EC&I 831 « Masterthoughts — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:54:56 +0000

[...] April 28, 2008 EC&I 831 Posted by rdrunner under learning I just posted reflections on this amazing class to Alec Couros’ blog through a VoiceThread. [...]

By: Mark Carls

Mark Carls — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:40:41 +0000

Alec,
Sounds like another excellent job. I like the use of the Voicethread to have people comment. Thank you for being out there and willing to share your info on Twitter.

By: Glen

Glen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:09:36 +0000

I watched and participated in a few of the sessions (and borrowed a few ideas) It was impressive to see people from all over the globe as participant-observers.

Also impressive was the way that the course used social media ICT tools and resources that are freely available on the web, Twitter, UStream, Wikispaces etc.

The course exemplified many principles of web-based teaching and learning that have potential to transform education; free and open access to resources, engagement with and in a community of learners, synchronous and asynchronous components, support for multiple learning styles, experiential learning, professor as guide and co-learner.

Some of the folks who took the course for credit will be in administrative roles making decisions about web-based resources and practices in education. This course will allow them to make those decisions in an informed way.

Great course, great experience!