The Week in Tweets for 2010-09-06

Good Monday. I hope. #
“Overuse of links is usually a sign that the writer does not know how to link, which on the Web means he…” http://instapaper.com/zoilh861i #
@twoodwar @techsavvyed That's easy. You assume the best intentions of your users. And if they mess up, you deal with that. in reply to twoodwar #
@Intellagirl That's writerly style. #ithink in reply to Intellagirl #
The OED not printing in paper isn't a big deal. So long as they still publish. #
Huh. Interesting. I wonder sometimes who tracks private investment in public processes. http://bit.ly/bkxeA0 #
@karlfisch Yes. in reply to karlfisch #
Elementary computer lab manager meeting. Cheese was moved. #
Daniel Willingham on value-added measures. In a video. With pictures. And jokes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uONqxysWEk8 #
@danamhuff Why "tech integration?" in reply to danamhuff #
@PaulWHankins @katemessner Um. No. Content management systems are flexible. Ning. Moodle. Edmodo. All CMS. People make the rules. #engchat in reply to PaulWHankins #
#engchat Conversation is about platforms. What do you want to do with those platforms? What do you want folks to do with them? #
@CBethM Why? What's different about digital writing? #engchat in reply to CBethM #
@CBethM @teachmoore Does it? in reply to CBethM #
Seeing lots of odd generalizations on digital writing in #engchat Wondering if I'm being overly critical. #
@KimMcCollum Right. in reply to KimMcCollum #
@AtlTeacher Here's one. https://twitter.com/cbethm/status/22566939877 in reply to AtlTeacher #
@ScottElias @wrtngtchr It's all stories of one sort or another. in reply to ScottElias #
@karlfisch I've missed you, Karl. in reply to karlfisch #
@AndersonGL @kimmccollum You're right. It's not a consistent term. in reply to AndersonGL #
@skajder Convenience. EBooks are easier for me to gave with me wherever I am. And then they're with me after, too, unless library books. in reply to skajder #
Today and tomorrow are largely writing days. That's good. And important. And intimidating. #
@edtechworkshop Have you looked at http://gazelle.com Might be useful for the gadgets. in reply to edtechworkshop #
This is Quinn. Wow. http://lyndseylewphotography.com/blog/ #
Planning the first DLC team leader meeting for our returning participants. Pumped. #
We'll be reading this fine example of a teacher research study in our DLC meeting on Thursday. Worth your time. http://bit.ly/bwhs6d #
@jeffjarvis @noobenforcer Um. The same way you trust all open source code? More eyes to spot issues? in reply to jeffjarvis #
Sitting in on a DLC Team Leader meeting at Frederick HS. #
@chrislehmann Seems reasonable. in reply to chrislehmann #
@davidwees Why does a classroom teacher need a specific AUP for one website? Seems a little complicated. What (cont) http://tl.gd/3e3sbq in reply to davidwees #
@davidwees Does the school have one? How about a behavior policy? in reply to davidwees #
@davidwees Yeah. Then I'm totally confused as to why you'd need another level of policy. in reply to davidwees #
RT @hotdogsladies: Good advice helps you find the solution to your problem. Great advice helps you find you were solving the wrong problem. #
@mrplough07 Yep. To my knowledge, the fix is "don't use Chrome." I don't believe the rich text editor (cont) http://tl.gd/3e497m in reply to mrplough07 #
@davidwees Cool. Good luck. Why are individual teachers writing policy? in reply to davidwees #
@budtheteacher @mrplough07 And it looks like you got better answers a little while ago. So I'll withdraw mine. in reply to budtheteacher #
@mwacker Just saw that. Thanks. in reply to mwacker #
Thirty minutes into an hour and forty minute "keynote" recording. Waiting for coherency and/or insight and/or knowledge. #
Trying to be patient. #
@beverson Moodle 2.0 has a different rich text editor. Fixes the issue. But that's months away. Not sure how many. in reply to beverson #
@ehvickery I'm going to power through it. Want to make sure that I'm right. in reply to ehvickery #
@funnymonkey I'd sure rather be watching a useful and perhaps even thoughtful video. in reply to funnymonkey #
Oh. Good. Made up buzz phrases that make no sense. Inserted incoherently into a nonsensical attempted narrative. #"keynote" #
And if I hear the word "amazing" used much more to describe such nonsense, I might just get impatient. #
@smartinez No. That might be rude. in reply to smartinez #
@funnymonkey Brilliant. Thank you. in reply to funnymonkey #
@msstewart I'm not so sure. in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Can such statements generate discussion and be ventish? in reply to msstewart #
@msstewart Was I spelling to anyone else? (Now I'm thinking I need to write about this.) in reply to msstewart #
@smartinez Also a good and thoughtful point. in reply to smartinez #
@crafty184 That's great! What's that? in reply to crafty184 #
@bengrey Ours runs through the filter. #
Sidewalk chalk. Swings. Bubbles. Chocolate chip cookies. Giggles. #goodevening #
Just watched _The Lovely Bones_. Compelling. Now I'm off to guard my children. #
No, and I probably won't. That and _The Road_. They scare me, @michellek107 in reply to michellek107 #
@jaysalikin Yeah. It's open to staff via override at the moment due to bandwidth. More bandwidth coming. When it does we will reevaluate. in reply to jaysalikin #
@michellek107 Probably for the rating. Either way, brutal enough for me. in reply to michellek107 #
@jaysalikin If they all have access, then what's the problem? in reply to jaysalikin #
@kylepace @michellek107 I thought it was good. Not great. But well done. Add it. in reply to kylepace #
If everything's "amazing," then nothing is. #
@MariaDroujkova Perhaps. But the overuse of the superlative diminishes the power of its use. in reply to MariaDroujkova #
@injenuity True. Some. Many perhaps. But not all. in reply to injenuity #
@WillyB Something like that. in reply to WillyB #
Words have the most power when used judiciously. #
I believe _The Incredibles_ addresses amazingness quite nicely. #
Off to Eagle Crest to invite folks to join the DLC. #
@kadding Yep. Let's build better boxes. in reply to kadding #
@injenuity Only if you're doing it right. in reply to injenuity #
Today's poem: "These Poems, She Said" by Robert Bringhurst http://poetryoutloud.org/poems/poem.html?id=178483 #
Looking forward to reading this. http://twitpic.com/2k9eyx #
Writing sprint with the Instructional Technology gang. See you on the other side. #
Funny, but true – I compose better in the blogging window of WordPress than I do in a word processor when I know I'm going to be publishing. #
@jonbecker Fair enough. Poor diction on my part. The words come easier, perhaps because I can visualize how (cont) http://tl.gd/3ehs4t in reply to jonbecker #
@Brunsell I did, indeed. Not impressed. MAy have to write about it. in reply to Brunsell #
@jonbecker Weird, huh? But yeah. in reply to jonbecker #
Thank goodness. Finding my groove. #
RT @milobo: Dear education publishers: If you try to convince me to buy something because it's "teacher (cont) http://tl.gd/3ei0mf #
@ddraper Darren, That looks like a good plan. Where can I learn more? in reply to ddraper #
@davidwees Nah. Aim high and be kind. in reply to davidwees #
@milobo @jonbecker Me, too. in reply to milobo #
@msstewart They didn't charge me. in reply to msstewart #
@Brunsell Don't worry. This "expert" was free. And pretty non-experty. in reply to Brunsell #
RT @Halpern2ndGrade: Learning about evaporation. We started with this. http://twitpic.com/2kbxq1 #
RT @Halpern2ndGrade: 20 minutes later. We had a good discussion. Ask your child to see if they can explain it. http://twitpic.com/2kc002 #
Compare these two items: http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/2006/09/what-if.html #
and (cont) http://tl.gd/3ej17p #
@ddraper I'm curious. Write more. in reply to ddraper #
@web20classroom For one, I wonder if you were a bit loose with your references. For another, I'm trying to understand the appeal. Honestly. in reply to web20classroom #
@milobo Meant to mention that. My bad. in reply to milobo #
@web20classroom There's plenty more to say. Forgive the delay – family time. in reply to web20classroom #
@bonstewart Good night and good luck. in reply to bonstewart #
@melaniemcbride Possibly. I'd love to get there once. in reply to melaniemcbride #
@web20classroom I'm certain that I should've either referenced you when I first commented on the keynote immediately, or never. in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom And I'll apologize for that. in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom "Oversight" is one word. Another would be "irresponsible." I'm disappointed (cont) http://tl.gd/3ek4nm in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom So let's engage in some constructive feedback. I found your presentation to be difficult to (cont) http://tl.gd/3ek5q6 in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom I was vague. That's true. I have been struggling with how to respond. A smarter man would have (cont) http://tl.gd/3ek647 in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom I'm not a fan of the overall marketing, no. I am still working my way through sessions. I am a (cont) http://tl.gd/3ek6gh in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom I also worry that so many educators rely on folks like you to model good digital practice. But (cont) http://tl.gd/3ek7lq in reply to web20classroom #
@web20classroom Intellectual/academic sloppiness is okay so long as others change their classroom practice? Surely, I've misunderstood you. in reply to web20classroom #
@milobo And it won't play video. Big step backwards. in reply to milobo #
@monk51295 Looking forward to your K12Online session. Congratulations. in reply to monk51295 #
@MrsLauer Thanks. We are in good hands, i think. in reply to MrsLauer #
@monk51295 Powerful, huh? in reply to monk51295 #
Busty day ahead. First DLC Team Leader meeting of the year after a day of meetings and phone calls and prep. Deep breath. #
@paulrwood Actually, it will be. Just lots to do. Don't want to screw it up. in reply to paulrwood #
@tracybaisden Aw, nuts. Thanks. Typo. in reply to tracybaisden #
An excellent question. Can you? http://twitpic.com/2kj01n #
Saw a former student this morning. I couldn't remember her name for a moment, but I could never forget her writing. Incredible. #
New to me – TCI is selling custom Wiimotes. Did you know? http://twitpic.com/2kkrf9 http://twitpic.com/2kkrfa #
@aschmitz That's exactly what it is. Uses the open source code that Johnny Lee developed. in reply to aschmitz #
@shareski From your desktop, yes. Open it in your photo editor, rotate it, and save. It'll change in the note. I'm guessing you use Preview. in reply to shareski #
Chai and cookies with @milobo. We call this "DLC meeting prep." #
Reading, writing and thinking with the DLC and @milobo. Great way to spend an evening. #
@davidwees I sure would appreciate a link or reference on that claim. in reply to davidwees #
@davidwees Thanks. in reply to davidwees #
Darn right. http://transparentalgebra.blogspot.com/2010/09/day-10-what-i-said-today.html #
@jonbecker Fewer calories. Same delicious taste. Probiotic. in reply to jonbecker #
@wfryer I like Calibre – but I don't know if it converts doc files. Pages will, though. in reply to wfryer #
@mrplough07 Try printing it with CutePDF. in reply to mrplough07 #
@shareski Good stuff? in reply to shareski #
@mrplough07 @ktenkely @jasonhbuck I'm confused. Wants a PDF? in reply to mrplough07 #
@shareski I like the second reason. in reply to shareski #
@shareski Yep. in reply to shareski #
Suppose I wanted a book that helped teachers see themselves as learners when it comes to using technology. What book do I want? #
@davecormier Yes. Because I need a book about teachers as learners. A book. That is available on paper and not. in reply to davecormier #
@elaan Actually, I'm using that book with a different group for a similar purpose. I'm looking for something about learning more generally. in reply to elaan #
@davecormier Then again, maybe I want a collection of good narratives from teachers who are learners, so the (cont) http://tl.gd/3fd55e in reply to davecormier #
@elaan Exactly. So what do I need? in reply to elaan #
The book would be about a teacher going through a learning process. Exploring and learning. And talking about it. What's that book? #
Aw, nuts. We're going to have to write the thing. Or at least curate it. So @davecormier's right. It's the Internet. #
@smartinez Those're close. Thinking. Thanks much. #
RT @MrChase: Here's my course description for G11 English this year: http://ow.ly/2zfaX . Thoughts? #
@smartinez Nah. Just lazy. Not dishonest. in reply to smartinez #
@smartinez Yeah. But they cited. Which takes a bit of effort. in reply to smartinez #
@smartinez No. But I'm rarely impressed with that publication. Which probably isn't fair – but I remember an (cont) http://tl.gd/3ffg8k in reply to smartinez #
@ktenkely @vbek Here's the TCI product: http://www.teachtci.com/whiteboard/ in reply to ktenkely #
Trying to wrap my head around the RTTT Assessment grants and what they'll mean for students. And infrastructure. #
RT @MrChase: What? You want to see the course description for my Senior Shakespeare course? Sure: http://ow.ly/2zgui #
@karlfisch The connecting text didn't connect. To anything. I'm not sure what the point was. (Not the first (cont) http://tl.gd/3ffl6t in reply to karlfisch #
RT @karlfisch: I know I'm constantly trying to figure out where the line is between provocation and encouragement, pushing and support. #
@karlfisch Me, too. in reply to karlfisch #
@lblanken nook. in reply to lblanken #
@karlfisch Calling out Will wasn't an issue – I'm just not sure what she called him out to do – and, yeah, I understand the intent, maybe. in reply to karlfisch #
@karlfisch It was his turn. Your turn's probably next. in reply to karlfisch #
@W3iGHTLESS I don't know. I'm not aware of any – but I don't hear much about what happens up that way. in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
(Why Saturday?) RT @codepted: Assessment Review Subcommittees Will Meet Saturday, Sept. 11, see http://bit.ly/a95mqg #
@lblanken You'll be disappointed with the lending. But not the nook. in reply to lblanken #
@lblanken You can only lend a book once. Ever. That's up to the publishers, I'm thinking. Otherwise, I love the nook. Lots. in reply to lblanken #
@hrheingold Thank you for eating your own dogfood. That's a good habit for any teacher. in reply to hrheingold #
RT @hrheingold: I start 2010 learning journal http://socialmediaclassroom.com/host/vircom/blog/teachers-learning-journal #
RT @alexisvorhaus: From my #LucyCalkins Writer's Workshop today: "Skol is fun. Rscs is fun. Skol is awsm."! I love my job! #
@willrich45 Yeah. The three part series is pretty important. Still slogging through it. in reply to willrich45 #
The Poudre School District is seeking a new CIO. http://eweb.psdschools.org/jobs/searchvacancies.aspx?reqnum=PS010410 #
"Microcomputers" is still in the job description. Nice. #
@ScottElias Almost no references to education or instruction in the job description. They're really lacking in IT/educational leadership. in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias Yeah. Strict IT. Sigh. in reply to ScottElias #
In Monument. Balloon festival this weekend. Should be fun. #
Off to a balloon ascension. I hope the weather cooperates. #
Quinn is enjoying the morning, despite the pre-Fall chill. http://twitpic.com/2l5bi3 #
@lblanken I'm hoping, too. in reply to lblanken #
Balloons. http://twitpic.com/2l5lui http://twitpic.com/2l5ltx http://twitpic.com/2l5lt2 http://twitpic.com/2l5lt5 #
More balloons. And some people. http://twitpic.com/2l5nfe http://twitpic.com/2l5nf9 http://twitpic.com/2l5njx http://twitpic.com/2l5neu #
Beware the flying animals. http://twitpic.com/2l5olg http://twitpic.com/2l5olz #
@MissShuganah Not yet. But I will. One day. in reply to MissShuganah #
Still more balloons. They just keep coming. http://twitpic.com/2l65kj http://twitpic.com/2l65kx http://twitpic.com/2l65kv #
Too much excitement. http://twitpic.com/2l676u #
Only three hours until the CSU vs. CU game. Let's go, Rams. #
I'm trying to be less curmudgeonly. Not sure if it's working. http://bit.ly/bGRxEb #
@courosa Thanks. I'll work on both. in reply to courosa #
@glassbeed I guess I should get on that. in reply to glassbeed #
@RdngTeach Write them down. Share them. in reply to RdngTeach #
@RdngTeach Oh, I know. And thanks. But I think the lyrics would be fun. in reply to RdngTeach #
@RickTanski Amen. in reply to RickTanski #
Chicken wings. Football. Good day. #
Oh. Man. CU scores first. Not good. #
Not looking great for CSU, but CU can't throw, so that's something. #gorams #
@milobo Homemade pizza? You win. in reply to milobo #
@milobo Enjoy the break. in reply to milobo #
Halftime. Not the best first half for CSU. #understatementoftheday #
Requires login – but an interesting post on censorship at a school. Wanna make some noise about banned books? (cont) http://tl.gd/3ft6i2 #
@bhwilkoff Congratulations. in reply to bhwilkoff #
Neither team is playing well today. But CU is playing less poorly than CSU. So that's not good. #gorams #
@dkuropatwa @cogdog The fishing is just so good there. in reply to dkuropatwa #
@willrich45 Success. in reply to willrich45 #
@davecormier And we thank you for that. in reply to davecormier #
Oh. Dear. Rams didn't have their best day ever. #seeyounextyearbuffs #
At least the Rockies are winning. #inconsequentialsportstweets #
I might've taken a nap just now. I'd confirm – but I'm not sure myself. #
@johnsonmaryj Thank you. #languageandconventionsarefuntofiddlewith in reply to johnsonmaryj #
@smapplegate Maybe you need a blog. #
@smapplegate Don't apologize. Just write more. in reply to smapplegate #
@smapplegate There you go. in reply to smapplegate #
I sure wish that my B&N nook apps actually synced to the correct locations across devices. Syncing wrong is worse than not attempting it. #
@KarenJan @plugusin By providing structures for folks to serenely own learning goals and inquiry questions. in reply to KarenJan #
@budtheteacher @karenjan @plugusin Oops. "Serenely" should be "set their."Although serenity would be useful, too. in reply to budtheteacher #
@KarenJan @plugusin Humbly, I'd suggest that one way that might look is like this: http://j.mp/aYuAnd in reply to KarenJan #
.@educationweek So the problem is sleep deprivation, not texting. Why frame texting as the issue? If I didn't (cont) http://tl.gd/3g83hl in reply to educationweek #
@KarenJan @plugusin Look for the DLC pages on the blog for more. in reply to KarenJan #
“Rather than “what’s the best common assessment system?” they should be working on “what’s the best…” http://instapaper.com/z9fxg871x #
@plugusin You could also measure 500 Tic Tacs for small variance in mass and/or shape. But why would you need to? in reply to plugusin #
NYTimes: Copy That: A Response http://nyti.ms/bCO5c3 #
Looking like no trip to the balloon festival tonight. Too much wind. Fingers crossed. #
@ScottElias Colorado Springs. We're in Monument for the weekend. in reply to ScottElias #
@donalynbooks @paulwhankins @skrashen Going to my daughter's school board regarding AR soon. Not useful. in reply to donalynbooks #
Now that we're dodging the balloons, we are contemplating ice cream. #roughday #
@richfarm @msstewart I wish teachers and students were as interested in being responsible academics as they are (cont) http://tl.gd/3gds3j in reply to richfarm #
@garystager In what context? Who's the speaker? in reply to garystager #
@garystager Huh. And neat. Have fun. in reply to garystager #

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