Global Connections for Learning
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We encourage you to explore passionate interests, to find people to help you, and to build professional competencies--creating your own virtual "Personal Learning Network" (PLN).
You must be 13 to join the Students 2.0, and both content and communications on this network must be appropriate. Please report anything inappropriate or uncomfortable, and please watch our introductory video on personal safety online. Mentors and experts are also encouraged to join and participate, but spamming or inappropriate remarks will result in immediate banning.
The site is still in brainstorm mode, so while you are welcome to join, you are in a "construction zone!" Your comments and suggestions MOST appreciated!
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Columbus, day 1 & 2
I landed in Columbus Ohio yersterday at 5:30 PM. It's the first time in my life in the United States. The country where everything is bigger. First thunderstorm today. Bigger, definitely.
Started by Charles Collignon Aug 11.
Twitter - not just small talk. Using Twitter for learning purposes. Archive of Thursday night's session
Follow this link to the archive of tonight's session Twitter - not just small talk. Using Twitter for learning purposes.https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/ you find it useful. Cheers,Jenny Luca…
Tagged: twitter, Twitter, learning web 2.0 series
Started by Jenny Luca Jun 17.
Internet Routines 3 Replies
I'm interested in what routines young people have established with regard to using the Internet. At some point in your routine, you go to Students2.0. Where do you go before you go here? Where do you…
Started by Sam Moore. Last reply by Jenny Luca Jun 8.
Wikis - for storing, sharing and showing what you can do. Archive of Wednesday night's session.
Follow this link to listen to the archive of Wednesday night's session about Wikis. https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect had to run the session from Melbourne Airport, so the quality of…
Tagged: wiki, Wikis, learning web 2.0 series
Started by Jenny Luca Jun 3.
Groups - Find a Special-Interest Group or Start Your Own
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Student Success Map for College Freshmen
Posted by Toni Krasnic on August 16, 2010 at 7:18am
Student Voices: School Failure, Reform, and Hope
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 Speech. This sparked me to post a Blog of some of the student voices that have resonated deeply for me. I included those segments of their messages that I believe should… Continue
Posted by Jackie Gerstein on August 1, 2010 at 8:41am
10 Days Until Sleepout For Schools
Wow, Am I excited or what?
That was rethorical. But I will answer it for you, I am excited. Very Exctied. Today, Sleepout for Schools tickets went on sale and permission forms went out to parents. I heard a lot of buzz about it today during lunchtime so hopfully everyone is looking forward to it. Now that tickets are selling, we have to focus on the little details. And I know these ten days will go very quickly. All we have to do now is: Get some raffle prizes, Order and buy th
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10 Days Until Sleepout For Schools
Wow, Am I excited or what?
That was rethorical. But I will answer it for you, I am excited. Very Exctied. Today, Sleepout for Schools tickets went on sale and permission forms went out to parents. I heard a lot of buzz about it today during lunchtime so hopfully everyone is looking forward to it. Now that tickets are selling, we have to focus on the little details. And I know these ten days will go very quickly. All we have to do now is: Get some raffle prizes, Order and buy th
… ContinuePosted by Monique on May 18, 2010 at 1:20am
Online Events
This series is open to anyone, but is especially geared toward secondary/high-school level students. Jenny Luca from Australia will be running this series and if you'd like to help you can message her directly here. All events will be held in the Students 2.0 Elluminate room. If you haven't used Elluminate before, you can make sure your computer is configured correctly to enter the room by going to http://www.elluminate.com/support.
If you'd like to start another series, please let me or Jenny know.
Introduction: What's Students 2.0 all about. April 27th 7.30pm AEST
RSS - finding what you're interested in and bringing information to you. May 5th 7.30pm AEST
Blogs - Learn how to set one up and write a post that gets you noticed. May 12th 7.30pm AEST
Google Docs - storing and sharing your information in the cloud. May 19th 7.30pm AEST
Ning and other social network environments - how to work and learn with others. May 26th 7.30pm AEST
Wikis - for storing, sharing and showing what you can do. June 3rd 7.30pm AEST
Twitter - not just small talk. Using Twitter for learning purposes. June 10th 7.30pm AEST
Social bookmarking -organising your learning. June 17th 7.30pm AEST
Upcoming Interviews (see FutureofEducation.com)
- April 26th, Monday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 11pm GMT): Robert Epstein on Teen 2.0
- April 27th, Tuesday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 11pm GMT): Jackie Gerstein on "User-Generated Education"
- April 28th, Wednesday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 12am GMT): Anya Kamenetz on DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education
- May 20th, Thursday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 11pm GMT): Michael Furdyk on TakingITGlobal
- June 3rd, Thursday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 11pm GMT): Elizabeth Kanna on "Real World Student Preparation"
- June 8th, Tuesday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 11pm GMT): Jennifer Openshaw on "What Every Parent & School Should Know: Preparing Our Kids for a Global Economy."
- June 10th, Thursday (5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern, 12am GMT): Joey Daoud on You 2.0 and Life-hacking
Previous Interviews:
- November 9th, 2009: NotSchool.net - a Proven Successful Alternative to Traditional Education
- August 12, 2009: Dan Schawbel (Me 2.0) on Personal Branding in the Age of the Internet
- June 4th, 2009: Maya Frost on the New Global Student
- June 3rd, 2009: Student Participation in Building the Learning Environment. Panel: Susie Boss, Connie Weber, Sylvia Martinez, Marcie Hull, Jane Krauss, and students.
- April 9th, 2009: "Student (and Teacher) Authentic Contributions -- The Long Tail in Education." Karen Greenwood Henke, Ruth Reynard, and Jim Beeghly and his daughter Sarah.
- March 5th, 2009: Diana Kimball and Alex Leavitt, Harvard students and interns on the book Born Digital.
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