Anyone can follow a study group on P2PU. Participating is the next level of engagement. The sign-up is a space where interested individuals can express their interest and background in the topic and commit to working with the rest of the participants. Please answer the following set(s) of questions if you want to become a participant or organizer.
Standard Set
This set of signup questions is common to all study groups, courses, ... in P2PU. The answers to these questions will be public once you get accepted.
- What made you interested in this topic?
- What do you hope to achieve by participating?
- Are you interested in helping with the study group organization?
Answers
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Bio:
I'm a 10th grade English teacher at Westlake high school in Austin, Texas.
Location: Austin, Texas
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My interest in joining Youth Voices stems from my desire to continue to grow my teaching practice so that it is more relevant and engaging for my students.
I'm interested in joining this group to learn from colleagues who are using the YV platform.
I'd rather follow the lead of others who have been at this longer than I have.
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My name is Christina and I work for the National Writing Project as a senior program associate where I direct the NWP Digital Is initiative. I have a passion for peer-based learning so I am thrilled to be here. Thanks P2PU!
Location: Philadelphia, US
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I'm surprised to realize I'm not a participate here since I've been visiting .. looking forward to participating now! :)
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Learning one's life, moments and lessons they learnt
Location:
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Interesting topic is " Learning"
My hope is " a step toward success in learn and write one's percpective"
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I m a person who wants to try new things in life.. unlike wat ever other second person does... i love reading and kindaa writing too...
Location: nepal,ktm
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i found the theme interesting
i hope to achieve my learning and writing skills to get improved
sure, i would love to be a part of it
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Hi everyone! I am a Brazilian student that the lack of support from colleagues advised by a site I came here.
Location: Brazil São Paulo
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Hello! I'm new here but I was amazed at the ideas.
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Location:
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I am still, and always will be, learning how to teach.
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I am currently a 12 year experienced English Educator at a Community College and Secondary English level at various high school, public and private.
I am now located in Mexico City, working at ASF (American School Foundation) as the Assistant Librarian and Media Specialist. I plan on staying in Mexico City to maximize my experiences of developing technology in a different environment.
I love grant writing, working with environmental issues, nd of course, as an English instructor, love world literature!
Location: MEXICO CITY
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I love my students! We just published an international literary magazine! We hold Open Mic Nights at The American School Foundation in Mexico City! We participate as students in the Mexico City Poetry Reading! :) Tons of reasons I want to be a part!
I hope to achieve more confidence for some of my students who are powerful readers and writers!
Sure I am interested in helping!
:)
Harry
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Bio:
I am an elementary educator, an Instructional Technology Specialist, and an administrator-in-training.
Location: Missouri
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I am an advocate for student voice in schools, and I hope to learn and connect with individuals who are also student advocates. I am not sure about helping with the study group but would like to hear more about it.
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Location: Michigan
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I am interested in connected learning and expanding my student's thinking beyond the classroom. I am hoping my students can connect with others across the nation to develop rich ideas through their writing. Also, I want my students to develop their ideas more deeply and develop the kind of collaboration that can make them better writers and thinkers.
I would like more information on the study group prganization before I make a commitment to help out!
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Location: Charlotte
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Interested in connecting local students to global convo
Hope to co-create spaces for youth to share theri ideas
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I attend the University of Illinois and am part of the Special Education program!
Location:
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I became interested because my goal is to become the best educator I can be. I believe that learning and collaborating amongst other teachers is the best way to learn. I hope to learn a lot from this website!
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I am a junior studying special education and teaching ESL at the University of Illinois
Location:
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I am interested in this topic because I am currently taking a class about technology in the classroom. I hope to learn about this from a different perspective.
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English 10th, 11th, 11 Honors, and Mythology teacher at Westlake High School.
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
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I'm looking for a way for my students to share their insights as we study problems in our community and world.
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Hopefully an authentic audience will help our solutions matter.
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I'm not currently interested in helping with the course organization, but it's a possibility in the future.
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Location:
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teacher. writer. reader. geek!
Location: brooklyn, ny
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I need a new community of teachers (and learners. and writers. oh, and readers! ) to discuss my thoughts about teaching and the oft inviting (but usually frightening) world of online classrooms + student work.
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I'm a lifelong learner and veteran English teacher who is always seeking opportunities to learn and grow.
Location:
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I hope to make Youth Voices an integral part of my curriculum and instruction. Writing is an essential part of making sense of the world, and Youth Voices allows teachers to effectively marry the written word with the digital world.
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A teacher who loves to inspire students to read,write, and think passionately.
Location: San Diego, CA
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I have a group of student writers who come together before school 3 days a week to write together. We are looking for additional places other than our own site to publish work. This looks like a great place to post the creative work of these middle school voices.
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I´m a Psychologist looking for something to learn every day!
Location: Costa Rica
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I found out of the organization, and the idea of learning from others and me transmiting my knowledge motivated me to suscribed to the website. I´m not interested in a specific topic, I will like to look around and see what will be interesting. But the educational area, is the most atractive to me, specially on the training area.
Yes, i will be interested in helping with the course organization.
Regards,
Sonia Laura
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Bio:
I teach high school English.
Location: Windsor, Colorado USA
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I'm a Youth Voices user.
I want to learn about the site.
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Bio:
Location: nyc
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Interested in student publishing and Youth Voices.