Today I practiced being the chief learner by making this introductory video for #ETMOOC.
Chief Learner Practice for #ETMOOC
15/Jan/2013 | 29 Comments
15/Jan/2013 | 29 Comments
Today I practiced being the chief learner by making this introductory video for #ETMOOC.
15/Jan/2013 at 9:39 pm
Denise,
I love the video and now I know more about you – we have more in common ! I have two daughters too! I still hide behind cameras, and am uncomfortable with the sound of my own voice but you are right, we do ask this of our students, I had better get cracking and model a bit more.
The benefits of our on-line networks are phenomenal. #ETMOOC is looking like a great opportunity to continue connections and create more.
Thanks for sharing
Celia
Melbourne Australia
15/Jan/2013 at 9:57 pm
Celia,
Thank you so much. I’m excited to be connecting with you again. One of the first times I met you was at RSCON. You came to my session on mapping, and I remember your smiling face from Down Under on the participant map.
Thanks for watching, and for leaving a comment!
Denise
15/Jan/2013 at 9:49 pm
Amazing video!
And Denise, you have a beautiful voice! Loved your narration. Thank you for sharing with us and inspiring us all to keep learning.
Gallit
15/Jan/2013 at 10:01 pm
Gallit,
Thank you so much! I do like hearing people’s voices. It really helps us get to know each other. Like our chat the other day has helped me feel like I know and like you better than ever!
I believe more every day, in a stronger way than I ever have, that our ability to teach children is intricately connected with our willingness to learn and share our learning.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m glad you are doing #etmooc!
Denise
15/Jan/2013 at 10:34 pm
Way to go, Denise! Amazing video – you’ve captured the essence of YOU!
17/Jan/2013 at 6:56 pm
Thanks, Kris! I hope to see your essence of YOU video soon!
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 12:14 am
Hi Denise,
I really enjoyed the video and I understand where you are coming from. My PLN has been hugely inspiring and energizing and I’m so glad to have you in it.
I look forward to more from you!
Valerie
17/Jan/2013 at 6:58 pm
Thanks, Valerie! Same to you. So glad you know you and your genius students at work in BC. I hope I’ll get to meet you in June! And Tia and Gallit and Karen and Robyn and others!
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 12:31 am
Hi Denise!
What a great video! I loved learning more about you. I remember when we first connected at the beginning of last year. Thank you for all your inspiration! We need to connect more often. You are so inspiring and really a Chief Learner! Good for you!
Tia
17/Jan/2013 at 7:01 pm
Yes, Tia, thank you! I hope you are taking time for YOU this year, as I remember you were planning to do. How are your photos coming this year?
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 12:45 am
Well done Denise. I loved hearing your voice and seeing your face. I hope to get to my intro video before the course is over. Bad I know. I will get there and when I do I’ll share too. Karen
17/Jan/2013 at 7:02 pm
Hi Karen,
Thank you. It is fun getting to see and hear people, as opposed to only reading their text. When we meet someday we will recognize each other!
Thanks,
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 1:00 am
Glad I met you on #genius hour and then on #etmooc. Your students are lucky to have you as a teacher.
17/Jan/2013 at 7:03 pm
Yes, Judy, I am glad to be part of your PLN. I’ll look forward to following your work on #geniushour and #etmooc too.
Thanks for reading and responding,
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 3:39 am
Really loved your video introduction, Denise! It’s inspiring me to move beyond my comfort zone, too (you see, you’re already helping others to learn here in #etmooc!). I’m looking forward to creating my intro later this week. #etmooc is already feeling like a great learning experience — and a growing community. Looking forward to more connections 🙂
17/Jan/2013 at 7:07 pm
Catherine,
I agree! I’m not sure I ever would have stepped out and made that video except I knew there was a support system out here to help us through it. I’ll look forward to watching your video. (Please be sure to tell me when it’s posted!)
Thanks,
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 9:39 pm
Love the idea of being the chief learner. Some of the best moments in my classroom have been when I tried something new or different in front of my students–sometimes I succeeded; sometimes I failed, but it always inspired both me and the students. I’ve wandered and wavered from that approach lately, and you’ve reminded and encouraged me to get back to being a public learner in my school. Thanks.
I spent eight years teaching at Unity in Orange City, so I know a little of the emerald paradise you live in. Been too long since I had a decent poffertje. Happy MOOCing!
17/Jan/2013 at 7:18 pm
Scott,
Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment. Such a small world! You are the second #etmoocer I’ve met who had a connection to the OC!
Here’s to public learning, Scott!
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 11:13 pm
Thanks, Denise, for showing me about being a chief learner. I’m not an educator, but in a way we all are, I think, so I needed to learn this today!
Brian
17/Jan/2013 at 7:15 pm
Thanks, Brian,
You’re right. I think we are educators in our fields. Being the chief learner in any field helps you to remain vibrant, cutting-edge, and a bit on the humble side. Helps make us more effective, I believe.
Thanks for coming by,
Denise
16/Jan/2013 at 11:25 pm
So excited that I can put a voice and a face to the tweets and the messages! I hope that we get to meet face to face. Thanks for sharing your life with me.
Robyn
17/Jan/2013 at 7:18 pm
Robyn,
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing your sweet third graders’ genius with the world. I look forward to meeting you!
Denise
17/Jan/2013 at 1:07 pm
Denise,
My husband and I watched this video, and he asked, “Are you going to be making one of these?” I chuckled, because after I saw yours, I DID want to make one, and join etmooc, but I made up my mind last month that I wouldn’t jump at this particular chance. I’ve for things I need to do at school, and can’t do anything “extra” again just yet… But I’m excited for you, and know I’ll be learning from all those involved!
17/Jan/2013 at 7:25 pm
Joy and Bob,
Thanks to both of you for watching my video. I will look forward to your video when your life settles down a bit! It would be fun to see it, as it will be fun for you to make it!
Thanks again!
Denise
17/Jan/2013 at 8:03 pm
Just wondering if you used iMovie, MovieMaker, or Photo Story 3 to create your video, or another tool?
18/Jan/2013 at 6:44 am
Judy, I used iMovie. Thanks for asking. Do you know how it compares to others? It’s really the only one I know these days. Thanks, Denise
17/Jan/2013 at 9:53 pm
Denise,
I am so glad we found each other. You are such an important part of my PLN and have helped and inspired me in so many ways. I loved the video and look forward to more.
JoAnn
18/Jan/2013 at 6:47 am
Thanks, JoAnn,
I can say ditto to that. You have taught me how to be a visible learner in sharing with vulnerability, and you are a giver by sharing a wealth of resources. I don’t always tell you, but I click on lots of your links because you are a great curator.
Thanks, friend,
Denise
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