Diary of a Digital Learning Coach

When I was a kid, nothing was more fun than trick or treating at this time of year.  We knew which neighbors had the best candy, which ones to hit up twice and how to trade when we got the dreaded boxes of Good and Plenty. Learning from a PLN is a lot like trick or treating.  I love that you read this blog and all its "treats" showcasing what I am learning and reflecting on, but if you only read mine, how will you ever know what other delicious bites you might find at the other DLC blogs?   After all, the only person who owns the teaching or learning in your growth journey is you . Which is why this week, we are going blog trick or treating to see what some of my DLC buddies are sharing.   Will you stop by Trisha's blog for a BYTE of learning on Explain Everything? http://bytesineducation.blogspot.com Will you visit Megan's Learn Together post on Schoology, including her "quick wins" for using Completion Rules? https://megankozar.weebly.com

Hello from Apple Training! I am so lucky to be in a district that values learning for all - even me.  My team has spent the last couple of days working with Nelson Taylor, a trainer for Apple.  As I reflect on my learning, I keep thinking about how technology can assist us in reaching ALL learners in a deeper way.   Here are a few techno treats I have learned! Using drawing features, line animation, and audio in Keynote can help learners use modes of learning that are meaningful to them! Check out the  Elements of Learning  multi-touch book to learn more about deeper learning in the classroom! So many accessibility features that are underused in Settings! A couple of great reasons to use Safari on your iPads! What techno treats are inspiring YOU this week?  Teach me in the comments!

Last week, I had the opportunity to take part in an amazing connection coordinated by my teammate, Monica Champagne , with the Surana School in India.  The webinar we hosted with them may have spanned multiple time zones and countries, but because of technology, it felt like we were right next door. Connecting that far away can be overwhelming with potential for hiccups. It was a good thing that our topic was about stress management through yoga and meditation in the classroom - a hot topic in this stress-filled world. As learners from the Surana School modeled breathing and yoga, I had the realization that distance and culture are no longer barriers to learning.  The world is as open as we choose it to be. Our campuses have been exploring the brain and how stress can inhibit learning as well.  It was exciting to see our educators and counselors discuss via the chat of the webinar how this topic impacts their classrooms.  Special thanks to Allison Moore and the kids at Cottonwoo

The Coppell DLCs invite you to celebrate Digital Citizenship Week by joining us for a Slow Chat on Twitter starting Monday, October 15 and wrapping up on Friday, October 19. A question will be posted at 7:00 AM each day from  @coppelldlc . Please feel free to answer each question at any point during the day. Make sure to use #cisdchat and #digcit so others can follow along in the conversation.     If you have never participated in a Twitter chat,  here are some helpful tips!   We look forward to learning about digital citizenship with you!