Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Oct 1, 2008	If I Can Do This, Anybody Can
Twitter version: Today I met Alan November for the first time, told him about OpenPD , and I ended up presenting with him at UASCD . - - - I’m telling you: if I can do this anybody can. Seriously, folks. I’m just Darren, a nice guy from Utah. Yes, that Utah. I happen to love...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Jul 11, 2008	Success In Distance Teaching
In their book entitled Distance Education: A Systems View , Michael Moore and Greg Kearsley provide an informative summary of their view of what determines the success of distance teaching. What determines the success of distance teaching is the extent to which the institution and the...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  May 9, 2008	Ustream & Presentations, Part 2
I've been asked a number of times to share additional tips and tricks regarding the Ustream / CamTwist 1-2 punch we used to enable the kind of learning environment created for OpenPD (please see my post here for initial thoughts and tips regarding the practice). Tip of the Day: Work...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Apr 24, 2008	The Future of the Future of Professional Development
Round three of Open Professional Development was a learning experience for everyone involved. Upon completion of Wednesday’s final session, we were left hungering for more interaction, more collaboration, and more conversation. As our discussion centered on many of the more intricate...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Apr 10, 2008	The Problem with OpenPD
What will it take to attract the "average" teacher in such a way that they willingly and regularly participate in OpenPD? I'm interested in your thoughts. Image Source: Wesley Fryer (and Everett Rogers) Technorati Tags: openpd diffusion education technology ... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Apr 4, 2008	What I’ve Learned By Creating Something Black & White & Read All Over
Important note : This post has been enhanced for members of my Diigo network . If you are a Diigo user, you may add me as a Diigo friend - enabling you to view additional thoughts that I have added in the form of a Diigo annotation. One year ago today, I quietly distributed the Pay...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Mar 27, 2008	OpenPD Next Week: BYOEO
Other than a few bandwidth and occasional audio issues, OpenPD round three was another pleasing success. The first time an OpenPD session had been hosted by a teacher other than myself, Jamie Gustin - from Magnolia, Texas - did an excellent job in taking the reins. In this opening session...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Mar 24, 2008	OpenPD - Join Us For Round 3
At this point in time, I'm happy to report that an additional round of Open Professional Development will be beginning soon - continuing on the discussion we began last month - freely available to any interested educator. Beginning Wednesday, March 26, at 3:00 PM (MDT) - and continuing...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Mar 14, 2008	Presenting/Teaching With Ustream
Building upon Wesley Fryer's list of tips and tricks for creating a successful Ustream broadcast, I thought it would be helpful to illustrate a few additional pointers. These pointers come after conducting over 30 hours of Open Professional Development and the realization that poor streams...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Mar 4, 2008	OpenPD: Round 3 & The Beginning of a New Era
In order to accommodate the schedules of a growing number of interested participants (both inside and outside of the Jordan School District), we have changed the schedule of OpenPD's Round 3, deviating from our original plans. Round 3: Details Time : Class will be held once a week (for five...... [view]

Posted By:  darrendraper Posted On:  Feb 28, 2008	OpenPD: What & Why
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