Marta Braylan

Marta Braylan, Argentina, Primary, Secondary, Languages

Educational Psychologist and Teacher Trainer. Always puzzled about the way people think and learn. Constructivist at heart and passionate about finding diverse ways to apply "theory" to everyday classroom "practice".

I work as consultant, teacher trainer and CLIL materials writer.

A closer look at CLIL
My intention is to share information, opinions and theoretical issues related to the implementation of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Language) programs in elementary school from a constructivist perspective.

Theme: clil, content and language, aicle, esl, efl, constructivism

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Dorothea Nelson

Dorothea Nelson, Antigua & Barbuda, Tertiary, Educational Technology

Former elementary and high school teacher. Taught high English Language and English Literature, also Public Library Director. Lifelong learning enthusiast.

BA English from the University of the West Indies, MSc Econ Management of Libraries and Information Services from the University of Wales. Currently pursuing PhD in Educational Technology with Walden University.

Particularly interested in authentic teaching and learning, online social presence and beginning a new career teaching online.

Dorothea Nelsn's Blog
The blog focuses on topics from my PhD courses, and issues in education in the Caribbean.

Theme: education, technology, theorists, theory, constructivism, constructivists, connectivism, mind map, dorothea Nelson's blog, teachers, students, elearnng

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L.A. Paun

L.A. Paun, USA, All Subjects

Graduate student and first year teacher dedicated to learning and teaching through and with technology.

Web (2.0) Tool of the Week
A weekly feature on a web 2.0 tool of choice, along with feature list, examples, and occasional lesson plans and suggestions of use for various grades.

Theme: web 2.0, technology, apps, classroom, networked educators, education app features, lesson plans, education, 21st century skills, 21st century education, 21st century learning, activities, active learning, collaboration, communication, community, connected learning, constructivism, differentiated instruction, digital media, educational technology, epedagogy, eportfolio, free resources, internet, ipad, k-12, language arts, professional development, social learning, social media, social networking

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Ilja van Bemmel

Ilja van Bemmel, Netherlands, Primary, Secondary, University

As a former environmental activist and urban hunter-gatherer I became interested in the origins of human behavior and the role of education. I'm autodidact in educational anthropology and participatory video. In the last six years I've studied history and teacher-training. I have a special interest in democratic education, sudbury education and libertarian education. Other interest are bushcraft, technology and new media.

Vrij-natuurlijk - currently offline
Main topics are democratic education, learning through playing, education history, ADHD and ADD, education reform.

Theme: democratic education, sudbury education, libertarian education, play, history, adhd, add, constructivism, 21st century skills, creativity, reform

James Nottingham

James Nottingham, UK, Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Philosophy for Children

I've taught in primary, secondary and special schools in the UK, and am now director of my own company, Sustained Success. I support schools around the world in the development of challenging learning, creativity, leadership and philosophy for children (P4C).

Reflections from a World of Education - currently offline
Highlighting some of the best educational innovations I come across on my travels, together with some nice links and a few tweets focusing on the practice of P4C.

Born in Yorkshire, Live in Northumberland, support Newcastle United

Theme: australia, new zealand, UK, norway, constructivism, P4C, philosophy for children, leadership, teacher training, innovation, pedagogy, thinking skills

Geoff Cain

Geoff Cain, USA, Post Secondary, College, Education

I am an instructional designer and occasional community college English teacher and I am now the director of instructional design at College of the Redwoods.

I have taught developmental English, composition and literature. I also have taught health information management focusing on information management in the web 2.0 world. I have presented on the connected classroom, concept maps, podcasting, new media, social networking, and other related topics.

Brainstorm in Progress
Geoff Cain's blog for exploring pedagogy, instructional design, technology, online learning, web 2.0, and MUVEs.

At the heart of my teaching philosophy is my absolute belief in my student’s ability to learn. It is my goal as an instructor to create an environment and classroom community that facilitates those abilities.

Different students from different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities all have their have a contribution to make to this learning community. Both as a teacher and an instructional designer, it is important to create learning experiences that enables everyone’s ability to participate.

Theme: education, elearning, connectivism, constructivism, cognitivism, semantic web, second life, elearning, online learning, new media, social networking, web2.0, distance learning, OER, opensource, digital literacy, instructional design, concept mapping, concept maps, mindmaping, mindmaps, collaboration, cognitive science, GTD, writing, meditation, buddhism, psychology, cognitive science, web3.0, virtual worlds, MUVES, collaborative learning, pedagogy, secondlife

François Rivest

François Rivest, Canada, Adultes, Alphabétisation des Adultes

Conseiller pédagogique au Service national du RÉCIT à la Formation générale des adultes.

ABC: la caisse de résonance - currently offline
Blogue de réflexion sur le projet d'Alpha Balado Constructivisme. Les notes qui ne résonnent pas, on ne les entend pas!

Theme: alphabétisation, adultes, FGA, baladodiffusion, podcasting, pédagogie, constructivisme

Patrick Koning

Patrick Koning, The Netherlands, Further Education, IT and Education

Senior teacher and trainer at ICT-Academie en Center for Teaching and Learning of ROC Koning Willem I College in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands.

Innovatie in ICT en Onderwijs
Weblog about IT and Education.

Theme: apple, backup, behaviorism, beta's, beveiliging, bookmarking, CGO, coaching, connectivism, constructivism, e-learning, efodl, gaming, handicap, hardware, hersenonderzoek, hyperlinks, iPod, kennisnet, leerstijlen, linux, matchpoint, ICT, microblogging, microsoft, mindmap, mobile, learning netbook, netwerken, NGT, open source, OS, partitioneren, podcasting, rss, screencast, screencasting, security, social networking, social news, standaarden, ubuntu, vodcasting, web 2.0, weblogging, wordpress

Sean Nash

Sean Nash, USA, Secondary, All Subjects

Generalist instructional coach leading a community of learners at Benton High School in Saint Joseph, Missouri who are exploring learner-centered constructivism through emerging technologies.

I am currently a classroom instructor of Marine Biology and Principles of Biology (Dual-Credit Biology). As a generalist instructional coach, I am enlisted by teachers of all disciplines who wish to hone some pedagogical element of their classroom.

As of this year, I could probably also be referred to as “technology-integration-coach-kinda-guy”. Therefore, this year I am focused on helping teachers develop two thirds of their TPACK (technological pedagogical content knowledge). Yes, it is a mouthful. However, this framework -characterized by Punya Mishra & Matt Koehler at MSU- is something I have in the back of my mind nearly every single day.

nashworld
Every day is an interesting journey. I try to spill a few things here whenever I get a chance. Sharing makes me feel good. I wouldn’t have spent nearly two decades in this line of work if it didn’t. Stop in and poke around from time to time. Chances are, if the word cloud from your blog touches mine in some virtual venn diagram, then I have likely read from yours already.

Theme: technology, education, edtech, constructivism, integration, learning, teaching, online, web 2.0

Jo McLeay

Jo McLeay, Australia, Secondary, English

I am a teacher of English in a secondary school and completing a Masters of Education. Email me: jbmcleay AT gmail DOT com

The Open Classroom
Reflections on learning and teaching from a classroom pracitioner. English/Literature teaching and general reflections on Education.

Theme: learning, teaching, students, constructivism, web2.0, communication, conversation, connection

George Briggs

George Briggs, Whitby, Ontario, Canada, Primary, Secondary, Independent Schools Association, Teaching and Technology

I am the Executive Director of an independent school association in Canada. Prior to this, I was the Principal of a small (but mighty) independent school in Canada, where I introduced a laptop programme through the school from grades 6 through 12. It was a fascinating journey and convinced me of the critical importance of technology in student learning. I taught (including my time as a Principal) for 35 years and would not have given up a moment - well maybe a moment or two - but it has been a great vocation. I hope to continue contributing to student learning by helping teachers shift.

Blogging Heads
This blog will provide daily (Monday through Thursday) updates and interesting and relevant bits of news for CIS Heads of School.

Theme: teaching, technology, constructivism, e-learning