Anyone can follow a course 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 course organization?
Between Participants Custom Set
This set of signup questions is particular to this course. The answers to these questions will be visible to all participants once you get accepted.
(1) Please list your blogs, twitter accounts, websites or other online assets that you author as an educator.
(2) There will be a practical laboratory which you must complete in your class or school in the third and fifth week of this class (see syllabus for details). You will be required to work with students or teachers using web 2.0/social media tool(s). Please describe your ability to fulfill this requirement.
(3) What does it mean for you to take your teaching (or work as an administrator) to the "Next Level"? (3-5 sentences)
(4) What is your email address? What grade/subject do you teach and at what school? What is your role in your school (e.g. teacher, reading specialist, vice principal, etc.)?
Answers
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Mireille
Aug. 31, 2011, 6:05 p.m.
Bio:
I'm a corporate educator currently on sabbatical.and going back to work in the fall
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Standard Set Answer:
interested in topic =- want to improve and I'm doing a lot research in this area
achieve by participating - improve skills, learn new skils, meet new people
helping - yes if I can
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SarahMDugan
Aug. 31, 2011, 9:46 a.m.
Bio:
Location: Massachusetts
Standard Set Answer:
1. I'm always looking for new ways to improve my classroom and make my courses more engaging.
2. I hope to come away with new relationships in the ed community and an arsenal of new tools to use in my classroom.
3. I am already facilitating a course for Boston University, so I wouldn't be available for organizational help.
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Mohamed Elabasery
Aug. 31, 2011, 3:19 a.m.
Bio:
I'm chemistry teacher from Egypt . I'm working in Al_Munai school ( RAK - United Arab Emirates ) . I'm member of RAK teachers network & online community manager of AlQasimi foundation in RAK . I'm passionate about using technology to promote learning .
http://rakteachersnetwork.ning.com
http://elabasery.wordpress.com
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524511304
Location: RAK - United Arab Emirates .
Standard Set Answer:
. To integrate technology in the classroom .
. Hope to share ideas &best practice with teachers around the world .
. yes , sure
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cinmil
Aug. 30, 2011, 1:21 p.m.
Bio:
A passionate educator, reader, and technology enthusiast.
Location: Lubbock, TX
Standard Set Answer:
I'm interested in this topic because it is new learning for me that I believe can provide a wide array of experiences for students in the classroom and online.
I hope to achieve a new set of creative ideas and resources to better help my students accomplish their learning goals.
Yes, I'm interested in helping with the course organization if I understand what you mean by this.
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MsEstep
Aug. 29, 2011, 9:29 p.m.
Bio:
HS music teacher & NWP junkie/single parent and tech nerd wannabe.
Location: Charleston, WV
Standard Set Answer:
I believe social media is a logical next step in education. Our students are operating and thriving in those online spaces. It just makes sense to shift education to their turf.
I want to find new ideas and ways of using social media and Web 2.0 tools with my students.
Yes, I would be interested in helping with the course organization.
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Ms Renee Science
Aug. 29, 2011, 10:02 a.m.
Bio:
Instructional Technology Specialist for a large suburban school district.
STEM Education Consultant
Location: Maryland, USA
Standard Set Answer:
I am a technology professional development presenter and looking to develop a course for teachers on using social media
I hope to bring together resources for educators that can be shared with students.
I schedule does not allow me to be a course organizer. but I am happy to share resources I may have related to social media in education.