Coming Soon!
Are You Ready?
Darren, Wes, Lani and I are extremely
excited to be gearing up for K-12 Online 2007, the second annual
conference for teachers, administrators and educators around the world
interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools in classrooms and professional
practice! We wanted to be sure that you are aware of the schedule and
request your input as we work to design and develop an exceptional
conference experience.
What is K12Online?
Recently, the consulting firm Frost and Sullivan attended a presentation about K12Online several of us gave in San Antonio, Texas. They wrote:
The first annual "K12 Online 2006" conference was held in October 2006 as an experiment in applying Web 2.0 technology to the global classroom. Educators from every continent volunteered to develop each learning thread and moderated discussions. "K12 Online 2006" demonstrated the power of online collaboration in the hands of teachers, administrators and educators around the world who are interested in using Web 2.0 tools to create global classrooms and enhance their professional development.
The culminating event, When Night Falls, spanned the world’s time zones with a chain of skypecasts stretched over a 24 hour period. The objective of When Night Falls gave participants an opportunity to share reflections, build social networks, and connect with each other. The connections people made at K12 Online are growing into global collaborations for students and support networks for educators as they continue to push the envelope of teaching and learning in the 21st century.
The rest of the article can be read here.
Award Winning Event
The K12Online conference blog won a prestigious award for being the most influential post, resource, or presentation in 2006. Many participants have referred to the conference as one of the most significant professional development opportunities they have ever experienced. I hope all of you will make plans to attend for 2007.
Conference Schedule
If you haven't already, please mark your calendars with the following conference dates and plan to participate.
15-19 October 2007 Week 1 (Strands 1 and 2)
22-26 October 2007 Week 2 (Strands 3 and 4)
27 October 2007 When Night Falls
All published times for the conference will be GMT, and links to time converters will be provided.
Requesting Input
We need your input! What topics would you like to see this year's
presentations address? What areas are of greatest interest and value to
you?
In a comment to this posting on the conference blog, please let us know your ideas. Your input will be invaluable in the planning of K-12 Online 2007.
Calls for Proposals
Next step will be calls for proposals within the next few weeks!
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