The Week in Tweets for 2010-07-26

@PaulWHankins I'll see you there. Looking forward to it. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@anderscj I've got that book on my desk. Keep going back to it. in reply to anderscj #
@willrich45 What should we advocate for instead of achievement? (What's the right word or phrase?) in reply to willrich45 #
@paulawhite _The Children's Machine_. in reply to paulawhite #
Descending into LDAP exploration. Wish me luck. #
RT @sschwister: New post on (the cult of) PLNs. Teenage Fanclub mixes it up with Schoenberg in a soccer stadium (cont) http://tl.gd/2kqpdf #
I don't care how *many* ebooks are being sold. I'm interested in what kinds of books are available in e-formats, and which aren't. #
@briancsmith Awful big glass of Kool-Aid there. in reply to briancsmith #
If "technology integration" is your primary focus, I'd gently suggest that you have the wrong focus. #
I am amazed at just how complicated the "download" piece of "download this eBook from your library" process actually is. #drmblech #
RT @bhwilkoff: User policy management now in Google Apps Control Panel: Google Apps administrators can now (cont) http://tl.gd/2kvnks #
@russgoerend Say I want all my students to have a Google account, but only secondary students to have Gmail. Now, I can. in reply to russgoerend #
@karlfisch @russgoerend I've not looked, but doubtful. Most of the services are either on or off. in reply to karlfisch #
From my classroom wall file. True. Important. http://twitpic.com/273z47 #
@catebeck http://twitter.com/budtheteacher/status/19021184692 in reply to catebeck #
Big stack of paperwork demolished today. Big stack of stuff to read? Not so much. That's up next. #
Also explored several local library e-media check out systems today. They all use Overdrive. Very Windows friendly. Not so Mac. #
@ScottElias Why yet another tool? Evernote's my box for everything. (Genuinely asking. Why is your combo better?) in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias Fair enough. If only I liked the Pogo. Need to play more. in reply to ScottElias #
@cnansen @ScottElias Both for me, too. I make checklists with the desktop client and Egretlist and finally am (cont) http://tl.gd/2l1j1r in reply to cnansen #
Tonight's moment of Quinn. She's pretty worn out. http://twitpic.com/275fea #
@ScottElias Yep. Dis I miss something? in reply to ScottElias #
@kimdamita It should really be easier. in reply to kimdamita #
@ScottElias @cnansen I'm awfully fond of it. in reply to ScottElias #
@russgoerend Not yet. But enough folks are asking me that question – I guess I need to. in reply to russgoerend #
@ScottElias Isn't it? Takes some getting used to, but very handy. in reply to ScottElias #
Off to the airport. Austin, TX bound. #
@erinmagyar Doing some work there. in reply to erinmagyar #
@donalynbooks @poh @PaulWHankins Huh. Perhaps I mispacked. in reply to donalynbooks #
@erinmagyar Thanks. I'm locked in to the meeting – but if I need a local expert, I'll ping you. Hope you're well. in reply to erinmagyar #
Today's poem from http://poets.org : "Rest" by Richard Jones. http://poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/21636 Beautiful. #
Also great – Bonus Poem: "Cherries in the Snow" by Richard Jones. http://poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/19182 #
@PaulWHankins @poh Should be good. Wish I could stay for the full writing retreat. in reply to PaulWHankins #
@poh @PaulWHankins Back at you. in reply to poh #
So many books. And some time to read them. Almost immobilized by the possibilities. #
@angiebuys There has always been more to read than we had time. But now it's so much easier to be reminded of that. in reply to angiebuys #
Skimming this report. Good collection of teacher narratives. Worth your time. http://twitpic.com/27bggm http://twitpic.com/27bgie #
Software aims to block texting while driving. http://usat.me?39368586 Huh. #
“The biggest fans of standardizing education are those who look at our children and see only future…” http://instapaper.com/z1wd68mS #
@ToughLoveforX I'm boarding a plane. How can I help? in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@anderscj Yes. And you should. We did. in reply to anderscj #
@ToughLoveforX I'm not sure that's true. I think most folks would say writing is important. But we all come at "writing" differently. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX I'd say usually the problem comes from folks with too narrow definitions of what counts as "writing" or "composition." in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX And, of course, good writing and thoughtful writers can be dangerous. http://bit.ly/8ZFD3L (PDF) in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX I think we are discouraged from actually writing. Not explicitly, but subtly. Systemically. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX I don't think, as a whole, teachers write enough. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX Yep. Saying is easier. Doing is more important. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX Not a lot of time built into the day for teachers to be writing. Which is too bad. The best (cont) http://tl.gd/2li47v in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX Again, words versus actions. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX We can make that time for students. And if we are really serious, we write with them. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@ToughLoveforX Writing is how we learn the other stuff. Time to fly. Good talking with you. in reply to ToughLoveforX #
@dlaufenberg Would love to help if I can. Let me know. in reply to dlaufenberg #
Next stop, Texas. #
@johnpeters Thanks. I'm in Austin, but I'll have to catch you next time. Booked pretty tightly. in reply to johnpeters #
@technolibrary I'm in Austin for the next couple of days. in reply to technolibrary #
Read this month's _English Journal_ on logic and critical thinking on the flight. Good issue. Read the first three articles if you can. #
@johnpeters Thanks. Will do. in reply to johnpeters #
One page Bitner chart of the rhetorical situation is worth the issue. As is the piece by Hillocks. Great example there. #
@KimMcCollum Yeah. They are missing from the poster, but I think Hillocks gets close in his discussion of qualifications. Good to remember. in reply to KimMcCollum #
@KimMcCollum They are created by the situation, though, right? Perhaps they shouldn't be part of the triangle. in reply to KimMcCollum #
This space is still open. I you need a writing prompt today, help yourself: http://bit.ly/ecshowandtell #
@KimMcCollum Where would you put them? in reply to KimMcCollum #
@KimMcCollum Related to purpose and audience. in reply to KimMcCollum #
@KimMcCollum I'm a fan of the triangle. The more we talk, the more I think constraints emerge from the triangle. in reply to KimMcCollum #
Carbonite continues to impress. Wrote them with a question. Yet answered it and comped me a free month for the "issue." Wow. #
@KimMcCollum So subject is replaced by purpose? (Nice drawing!) in reply to KimMcCollum #
@technolibrary Oh. Cool. Don't think so – the NWP has me scheduled pretty full. But I know who to ask if I need an opinion. Thanks. in reply to technolibrary #
@KimMcCollum No. Don't shut up. Always useful to throw this around. in reply to KimMcCollum #
@technolibrary Planning meeting in conjunction with a writing retreat. in reply to technolibrary #
The view from my room. Wow. What a beautiful place. http://twitpic.com/27doin http://twitpic.com/27doj5 #
@technolibrary Crossings. Wow. What a beautiful place you live in. in reply to technolibrary #
@KimMcCollum I think exigence is essential – but it, too, isn't in the picture. Constraints and exigence are described on the page. in reply to KimMcCollum #
@notperfect Not yet. No. in reply to notperfect #
A monument to something. Not sure what. http://twitpic.com/27dw8n #
What a civilized hiking trail. http://twitpic.com/27dwj7 #
Shady. I like that. http://twitpic.com/27dx2d #
@M_K_Doyle I did just that. in reply to M_K_Doyle #
@M_K_Doyle Actually, it's redundant. in reply to M_K_Doyle #
@ryanbretag @chrislehmann @anderscj There are plenty of classrooms that are open and available. Where are yours? Let's trade. in reply to ryanbretag #
@mdprier I am. in reply to mdprier #
@ryanbretag @chrislehmann @anderscj Why don't you host an event, too? in reply to ryanbretag #
@ryanbretag @chrislehmann @anderscj Help them see that what they are doing is worth sharing. Not THE model, but (cont) http://tl.gd/2llkm8 in reply to ryanbretag #
Dinner with #nwp colleagues old and new. Always thoughtful. Always interesting. Exciting to begin a new project. #
Getting started with our meeting after a great dinner – that's how the #nwp rolls. #
Question – What's a curator? (Our writing prompt this evening.) #nwp #digitalis #
@susanettenheim I am. in reply to susanettenheim #
@karlfisch Yes, it is. Assume that we're talking about, say, online collections of digital writing to influence (cont) http://tl.gd/2lnc86 in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch Yep. It's an open question. in reply to karlfisch #
@sjciske Yeah. So what should a digital curator look like right now in regards to good teaching and learning in classrooms and online? in reply to sjciske #
@karlfisch Say more. in reply to karlfisch #
Thanks for your curation responses, folks. Lots of thinking to do. Appreciate the help. #
In your lifetime, make sure that you find opportunities to listen to smart people talk to one another. Lots to learn in those conversations. #
@dogtrax Howdy, Kevin. Wish you were here. in reply to dogtrax #
RT @poh: Working with a super smart group of #NWP folks who'll be curating the nascent Digital Is website. (Should be fun. And useful.) #
@milobo Wow. That looks good. We should have pizza sometime. Hope your vacation's going well. in reply to milobo #
RT @poh: Favorite simile of the evening: curation is like making a mixed tape. Thanks to @budtheteacher and @pkittle for that one. #
@woscholar Based on my limited knowledge at this point, there'll be plenty of work in this project for everyone. (cont) http://tl.gd/2lp7fl in reply to woscholar #
@milobo I'm in Texas. How'd the frozen pizza shipping work out? I'm here for a couple of days and can send my address if it's viable. in reply to milobo #
@poh @woscholar I've a resource or two in mind that I'd like for you to think about, Scott. Let's talk soon (cont) http://tl.gd/2lpd39 in reply to poh #
There is not a TV in this awesome room. Which is wonderful. #
But I did realize that I have no fewer than four devices with me that can provide any TV-ish content I might "require." #thingschange #
@kfitz I wondered the same thing. Why do they want me to go to Michigan? in reply to kfitz #
@shareski Sometimes, though, the truth IS rude. (Not saying that everyone who is rude is just being honest, but (cont) http://tl.gd/2lpka5 in reply to shareski #
@shareski Yeah. And that's not cool, either, but there's lots of extreme – not a lot of folks in the middle. I wish folks were less "nice." in reply to shareski #
@shareski Ew. Hope it's a misunderstanding. in reply to shareski #
@shareski Okay. (I'm a bit sensitive now that I'm a curmudgeon and all.) in reply to shareski #
Wrote a little bit about what I was up to today on the NWP Walkabout blog. http://bit.ly/9RySoN #
@shareski So, pretty much all "reality" television, then? in reply to shareski #
@poh I just got rickrolled by Beaker. And @msestep. I've never been rickrolled before. Not sure how I feel about that. in reply to poh #
@MsEstep @poh I knew there was depth and pain behind those bright eyes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phyg_uIPQII&feature=related in reply to MsEstep #
@MsEstep To quote another Muppet – "I am so embarrassed." in reply to MsEstep #
@woscholar Medical business? in reply to woscholar #
@woscholar Got a link? I'm not seeing what you're seeing. in reply to woscholar #
@pkittle But I'd like to. Beaker is ruined for me now. in reply to pkittle #
@woscholar By Shirley? I'm sorry – not seeing what you're talking about. in reply to woscholar #
@woscholar http://twitpic.com/27gyaw in reply to woscholar #
@woscholar That's REALLY weird – tried across three different browsers – no content there for me. in reply to woscholar #
@woscholar Whoa. That's really, really weird.Are you logged in to a Posterous account? in reply to woscholar #
@mguhlin I am. What @technolibrary said. in reply to mguhlin #
@woscholar Thanks. I've a Chik-fil-a on my regular commute, so I'm good. But I appreciate the heads up. in reply to woscholar #
@woscholar @chickfila And now I'm hungry. in reply to woscholar #
Here's @drjaxon's reflection on tonight's work: http://post.ly/oEiY #
@woscholar Just the bugs. in reply to woscholar #
Good breakfast at the curator meeting. Work begins soon, but a few moments of quiet first. #nwp #
Learned at breakfast this morning – buckwheat? Not actually wheat. #
@sjciske Thanks much! in reply to sjciske #
Getting into the #digitalis curation work. Thinking and talking about how to make the space useful. We are nervous, which isn't bad. #nwp #
An important question of curation – What does one leave out? And why? #
@karlfisch Do you read books that other people wrote? Do you listen to stories that they tell? Then you're (cont) http://tl.gd/2m5vr8 in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch Keep thinking. If it's bugging you, it's worth going after. I could use the help. Thanks. in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch If I call it remixing, is that better? #
@karlfisch You've got a syllabus for your math class, right? Curated collection of stuff you need to learn for the class? in reply to karlfisch #
@kfasimpaur Why are they different? in reply to kfasimpaur #
@karlfisch I'm not so sure. Isn't presenting a pile of stuff in a new way a remix of that stuff to some degree? in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch @jonbecker Some bias is good. It's always present, and I value experts' bias. in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch – I recognize it. Maybe don't find it to be of value. in reply to karlfisch #
@funnymonkey Say more. Because I just sketched something along those lines, but I'm not sure that I agree on (cont) http://tl.gd/2m6ot6 in reply to funnymonkey #
@paulrwood Because we're people, and people are social. It is good to be in community. in reply to paulrwood #
@paulrwood Indeed I am. Have fun presenting. in reply to paulrwood #
@InnovativeEdu Um. Tell him hi? in reply to InnovativeEdu #
Break. Best blueberry scone. Ever. #nwp #nationaleatingproject #
@InnovativeEdu Not sure why you're asking. in reply to InnovativeEdu #
@mdprier It is. in reply to mdprier #
@shareski It doesn't. It's that good. #
Several tweets from @funnymonkey on curation: http://twitpic.com/27m3aa #
@sschwister @funnymonkey Really liking the frame of provocation. Talking about it now. Brainstorming some really interesting collections. in reply to sschwister #
@bengrey Yes. in reply to bengrey #
@djakes Ew. in reply to djakes #
RT @drjaxon: this is what's great about working with digital curators at #nwp watch this: http://bit.ly/aUkLXl #
@InnovativeEdu Ah. Gotcha. Thanks. in reply to InnovativeEdu #
Drafting some sample #digitalis resources and collections. This could be good. Very good. #
Are resources like this collection of links to posts and excerpts useful? http://bit.ly/9WqvPx #
@smartinez What a good question. Teachers trying to understand writing in digital spaces. in reply to smartinez #
@smartinez I don't think so, by itself, either. But what would get it there? Or is that worth doing? in reply to smartinez #
@djakes Going to read a poem? in reply to djakes #
@smartinez So be shallower? in reply to smartinez #
@micwalker @anderscj @ryanbretag Doesn't HAVE to be at a school, though. I like the idea of "places of powerful learning." in reply to micwalker #
@smartinez Well, okay then. I'll be me. in reply to smartinez #
"You can't do anything in a small town without telling a story first." – Lynette. (I love the #nwp ) #
At the opening reception for an #nwp resource development retreat. Wish I could stay for the entire event. It's good to spend time writing. #
@ryanbretag @micwalker @anderscj Say more. Don't quite get you. in reply to ryanbretag #
@anderscj @ryanbretag @micwalker Indeed. in reply to anderscj #
@technolibrary I like it. in reply to technolibrary #
@ckervina Glad it's useful to you. in reply to ckervina #
@genghiskhanir It's nice here. When do you get in? in reply to genghiskhanir #
@genghiskhanir Well, I'll miss you at the airport, but I hope you have a great first flight. in reply to genghiskhanir #
Assignment – explain your learning today in 140 characters or less. My answer's in the next tweet. #nwp #
Curation is exploring stories of stories through the juxtaposition of text to text. What's there? What's not? So what? Let's find out. #nwp #
Seriously. You should probably dig into DoD's social media hub. http://bit.ly/bTpAOk I know I will be. #
Sitting in on the #nwp resource development retreat as a way to force myself to get some writing done this morning. Wicked smart folks here. #
Happy birthday, @poh! Many happy returns. #
I don't usually write to do lists. And I really don't usually do free writing via to do lists. But today, it's the right thing to do. #nwp #
@crafty184 Usually, in the time it takes me to make the lists, I can do the things I'm writing down. Not (cont) http://tl.gd/2mqp2l in reply to crafty184 #
@crafty184 I write it down. I just don't make a list. in reply to crafty184 #
It might be that, so long as it's about the "digital" in digital writing, it won't be about the writing. Might be. #
@annecollier Exactly. in reply to annecollier #
"If this (website) is a subdivision, why is this house here?" – @paulwhankins on web design. #nwp #
Reminded by @paulallison that, if we value commenting, then we should have tools that treat comments as important. #nwp #
Which causes me to wonder – do I value comments as much as I value other texts? Hmm. #nwp #
@dogtrax Yeah. I'm rethinking a bit here, too. I guess I'm not as interested in tracking the comments as I should be. Maybe. #nwp in reply to dogtrax #
@dogtrax @msstewart – It depends on who's doing the valuing, I guess. A teacher building community, like (cont) http://tl.gd/2mt1g0 in reply to dogtrax #
Thinking about how to create a useful resource development retreat for district staff. Seeing a fine model here at #nwp #039;s RDR today. #
"Seduced by play." Nice. http://nwpwalkabout.posterous.com/making-the-boundaries-visible #
@snbeach Quite right. in reply to snbeach #
Time to go. Excited by possibilities. And frightened of them a little bit, too. #
@drjaxon Back at you. Best of luck with your writing the next few days. in reply to drjaxon #
@PaulWHankins Thanks. Good to see you. Looking forward to seeing what you share next. in reply to PaulWHankins #
Was worried I'd leave Austin without getting some barbecue. There is, most fortunately, a Salt Lick at the airport. #whew #
There is a visible smoke ring in this brisket. That's a good thing. #
Bye, Texas. Thanks. #
Back in Denver. A week of vacation begins just as soon as I find my luggage. #
Success. Now to find my ride – then it's vacation. http://twitpic.com/27zh6o #
@shareski Must be rough living off the map. in reply to shareski #
Funny how the right chain grocery store can feel homey. So long as it's "your" chain grocery store. #
Two kid baths and bedtime for Quinn. Must be home. #
The really good EETT grant I was involved in? Not funded. Bummer. #
That was not how I wanted to begin my vacation. #
@milobo There is still work in that proposal. in reply to milobo #
Today's moment of Quinn. http://twitpic.com/2878jp #
Overcast and thunderstorms here today. Excellent road trip weather. #
Suppose you were going to take 120 teachers through a teacher research process. What would you insist on as a common text or texts? #
@M_K_Doyle Why not? in reply to M_K_Doyle #
@technolibrary They'll be conducting it. in reply to technolibrary #
@M_K_Doyle Ah. Gotcha. in reply to M_K_Doyle #
@technolibrary Yes. in reply to technolibrary #
@jonbecker Yeah. That book is brilliant. Just brilliant. We will probably look at some of it. in reply to jonbecker #
@PrometheanEdict Thanks. Both you and @technolibrary suggested it. New to me. I'll have a look. in reply to PrometheanEdict #
Change of plans. #
Yesterday, Texas. Today, Buena Vista, Colorado. Drove in snow today. http://twitpic.com/28dy6d #
Well, of course the rustic mountain home in the middle of nowhere has WiFi. Huh. #
Neat assignment. http://mattskillen.posterous.com/found-poetry-writing-prompt #
Watching the girls read by flashlight. Nothing finer. #
@poh Rick? Astley? Really? #
@msstewart I had a flashlight, myself. I let Ani borrow it when hers is low on batteries. Subversive reading is fine by me. in reply to msstewart #
Try this sometime – tell your friends that, no, they're not getting older. They're just "legacy." http://twitpic.com/28etaf #
@samsungukmobile Now that's something I'd like to try. UK only? in reply to samsungukmobile #
There is a wagon wheel in almost every room of this house. Interesting design accent. #
I love small town newspapers. Individual teacher retirements and hirings covered by people who actually know the folks. Nice. #
.@AndresHenriquez Interesting that collective bargaining is included as "innovative teaching and learning." in reply to AndresHenriquez #
Just read the official rules for the "World Championship Pack Burro Race" held here annually. (cont) http://tl.gd/2o3fue #
I am not making this up. And a documentary is in production. Look for it soon. http://twitpic.com/28l5y8 http://twitpic.com/28l6mr #
@vtdeacon You do have to provide your own burro. And I don't know where I'd find a gold pan at this moment. So we had to pass. in reply to vtdeacon #
Today's moment of Quinn. http://twitpic.com/28lb0y #
@bonstewart High school newspaper. Print run of forty. Threw 25 away. Online version – 4,000 visits/month. Publish whenever we wanted to. in reply to bonstewart #
Honey and fresh bread from the farmer's market. Yum. #
@mdprier Not today. Cinnamon pretzels, though. in reply to mdprier #
@mdprier How goes the writing? in reply to mdprier #
When's #chatchat again? #
About to make some serious burgers. There will also be homemade fries. #
@mbteach Nah. Just continually more nuanced. in reply to mbteach #
@mbteach Who is the "we?" in reply to mbteach #
@jonbecker Probably. in reply to jonbecker #
@jonbecker Growing your PLN is the most important thing. Ever. So is the thing that the little blue pill is for. (Right?) in reply to jonbecker #
@mbteach Tell your friends. in reply to mbteach #
@mbteach You said "you" got my point. I figure it's always good for the people who get me to tell others. in reply to mbteach #
@bengrey @jonbecker TTA. (@djakes, 2010) in reply to bengrey #
Sitting down to watch _Avatar_, as I'm pretty sure I'm the only person who has never seen it. #
Wow. Many of you haven't seen _Avatar_. Or noticed that was being sarcastic as to the importance of growing one's PLN. #
“there is no Other, only elaborate acts of Othering we all engage in in order to survive.” http://instapaper.com/zql4hlmn #

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