Innovation Timeline

I wanted to post my innovation timeline on my blog and my portfolio, just in case the commenting didn't work.  Please look through my timeline and provide any feedback that you would like to leave in the comments section below.




 If you are more comfortable with a Google Doc, I have posted the TIMELINE here.

#TCEA16

Did you know, beginning the week of February 1st, educators from across the state of Texas and across the country, will gather in Austin to share their best and brightest ideas for educational technology at a little known conference called TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association).  

You do not want to miss the opportunity to learn, even from the comfort of your own home!  Use your favorite Twitter tool (tweetbeam of tweetdeak) to follow #tcea16 all week long to build your personal learning network.  You will learn so much and have a great time learning! And, join the conversation. You have a story to share and a captive audience! Share!

~ Your DLC Team

Platform, Audience and Purpose - Oh my!

What a great turnout we've had in our blogging challenge so far! The DLC team has enjoyed engaging in meaningful digital discussions with you as you have made important decisions about your blogging platform, audience and purpose. 

Of the three things we have asked you to consider - platform, audience and purpose...which is most important? How do they all relate and work together to create a blog that is meaningful? 

Many of you who are participating in this challenge have expressed that your blog will be a location for personal reflection or serve to as a window to provide a glimpse into your classroom. 

Consider these questions as you take the next steps in your blogging journey:

1. How often will you blog? 

2. How will personal reflection lead to professional growth? 

3. Will you establish a standard for blogging, answering the question "is this blog worthy?"

4. How will you advertise your blog?

As a reminder, please be aware that in order to receive flex credit for module 1 in Eduphoria -- you must submit the assignment affiliated with it. 

Reach out to your Digital Learning Coach to support you on your blogging journey. 

Blog Challenge: The Official Kick-Off!

Wow! What an AMAZING start to the CISD blogging challenge. We are already enjoying rich discussions and making connections across the district:

Feel free to continue the conversation, make connections, grow your PLN, invite others, and SHARE YOUR VOICE!

Blogging Challenge now open in Eduphoria!

"My motto in life is 'Take risks'; you don't have a voice if you don't. You have to venture outside of your boundaries. That's what life's all about." 

~Kelly Wearstler

The Coppell DLC would like to invite you on a journey to safely take risks and find your digital voice with us! If you have ever told yourself you want to start a blog someday, this is the challenge for you! Join your DLC team as we embark on a blogging journey that will offer limitless opportunities to establish connections with educators in CISD and around the globe. We will begin by exploring various blogs and establishing purposes and goals. By the end of this experience you will find your voice in the blogging community. Depending on your level of involvement you can earn up to 3 Schoology badges, each resulting in a hour of flex credit.

We are excited to embark on this blogging journey with you!