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“What have you learned with/from Dr. Alec Couros”
Informal Survey – November 25-28, 2009 – Record #1
Name:
Brennen Schmidt
Most recent line of work:
Undergraduate & Entrepreneur
Location:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
What have you learned from/with Alec Couros?
First and foremost, I have learned what Open Thinking is, as well ashow much potential/possibilities it has. I have learned how to use Twitter, as well as how to incorporate modern technology into theclassroom from Alec; this has been very beneficial for my pre-internship at the U of R, as I have received a LOT of praise for mytechnological literacy and interest - something that I must credit Alecfor. Simply put, I was interested in technology before; Alec was thecatalyst for making me use it in my educational program.
In what ways have you shared what you have learnedfrom/with Alec Couros?
In what ways have I not shared what I have learned from Alec Couros isa better question! I am a part of his EC&I 831 class, which is superexciting for me, as I look forward to being a part of the Elluminatesession after my final night class each week! I sound like a genius inmy classes, as an undergrad, and I sound like the most intelligentperson bringing up such topics in class such as: "contructionism vconstructionism" and "open vs. closed education," to name a few.Moreover, Alec has allowed me to get a glimpse into what the Master'sprogram is like, and quite frankly (after being a part of EC&I 831) I amappalled at the insignificant and useless stuff that undergrads learn -compared to Master's students! I am now looking forward to gettingmy undergrad completed, so that I can take my Masters (and hopefullybe in Alec's class - officially!)
 
“What have you learned with/from Dr. Alec Couros”
Informal Survey – November 25-28, 2009 – Record #2
Name:
Dave Childers
Most recent line of work:
Principal
Location:
Fresno, CA
What have you learned from/with Alec Couros?
In just a few months of following Dr. Couros on Twitter, I havebenefited immensely from the thought-provoking discussions that hehas both initiated and participated in. He regularly posts items thatmake me reassess some of the assumptions that I have made andpractices that I have instilled as a high school principal. He has sharedhis own thoughts, his own teachings, as well as the work of some of hiscolleagues and students as evidence that educational technology isabout impacting teaching and learning, not just about fancy gadgets.In conclusion, by highlighting the importance of practices over tools,Dr. Couros has made my own practices that much more effective.
In what ways have you shared what you have learnedfrom/with Alec Couros?
I regularly share Dr. Couros's work with my own staff, as well as mycolleagues on Twitter. I have referred individuals to his blog,recommended that staff members visit and utilize resources that hehas shared, and soon I will include all of his work as reference links onmy own educational technology blog.
 
“What have you learned with/from Dr. Alec Couros”
Informal Survey – November 25-28, 2009 – Record #3
Name:
Richard Nostbakken
Most recent line of work:
 Technology Director,Teacher
Location:
Regina (Luther College)
What have you learned from/with Alec Couros?
I have been following Alec's Tuesday evening course. Apart from thecontent, which is significant, I am interested in the methodology of presentation and the active use of backchannel and live real timeparticipation off campus.
In what ways have you shared what you have learnedfrom/with Alec Couros?
I teach Information Processing 20. I am attempting to use theinnovations he demonstrates. Twitter/blogs/text messages are part of the class routine and cell phone texting is an active resource. We areable to combine big screen presentations with active participation.
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