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At 7:48pm on July 9, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: Me, again! Gavin, is there any way to download videos from YouTube - or to request that a YouTube video be placed on TeacherTube? Trying to get excellent school media to classrooms when YouTube is blocked. Thanks for any information you have!

At 2:43pm on July 9, 2008, Kate Christensen said…: oh no - not you too - seems everyone is off to the arab emirates. What will your job be?

At 6:03pm on July 6, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: Oh, wow! I can hear good vibes between your words! This must have been an appointment you wanted! You're sure to have an adventure and I want to read about it. Will you blog about this in Classroom 2.0 ? Do I accurately remember a report that luxury ISLANDS are being built for private owners off the coast of Abu Dhabi? Pick one for me. :-)
Congratulations!

At 5:49pm on July 6, 2008, Jose Gigante said…: Hi Gavin,

What a great project - Skoolaborate. I have a Second Life account, but I'm afraid my navigation skills are not very good yet as I have not had a lot of time to go in and play. I do see the potential. Got a taste of it back in January at the TRLD Conference in San Francisco, where one of the presenters talked about (though very briefly) the possible and current uses of Second Life in education.

As for Moodle, I am designing a hybrid model for one of my Spanish 4 classes next year using Moodle as the main delivery system. I truth, all my classes last year had a heavy online component using this CMS.

Excellent page, btw, I shall be visiting it quite often!

Aloha!

At 7:14am on July 3, 2008, Becky Olanrewaju said…: Wonderful page Gavin, its really great, no doubt there will be so much to learn and share.i will be teaching in Nigeria hopefully.
Thank you...

At 10:29pm on July 1, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: Well, now! This is very, very helpful. I'll have to reconsider this little tool. You've persuaded me that it has its place. The case you make so convincingly, however, supports my initial sense that educators, who lack your strong background in video editing, could miss the boat entirely. I certainly did. You have a strong following, Gavin. Put your thoughts out there. There's a big buzz about animoto - and because it yields a slick product, I fear that purpose and process could get lost in the rush.
Hey! You are a terrific resource! I know where to come for answers about video! Thank you! Delete Comment

At 7:46pm on July 1, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: Gavin,
Please help me understand the teaching value of Animoto. I created two 1 minute videos - but the tool robbed me of all opportunity to design, create, innovate. I was limited to uploading pics and selecting songs. Am I overthinking this? I would like to see students engaged in the hard decisions that lead to unique creative works. You are an artist. I am not. Does Animoto really help students build problem solving/creative skills? I was not planning to recommend this tool. Do I need to reconsider?

At 6:40pm on July 1, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: Hi, Gavin,
Schools are on summer break in U.S. Teachers return for a new school year on July 29. I am speaking to returning teachers from 2 states that are employed by Department of Defense (DOD) schools. Have incorporated your images! Excellent for making points for "designs for learning." Are you on Twitter? Just started one...trying microblog entries as quick commentary for DOD schools dipping into Web 2.0 . Check the tweets @ twitter.com/elizabethholmes. Hey, your blog and this page are a GOLD MINE! I've spent hours on both. I appreciate you!

At 12:18pm on June 20, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: Hi, Gavin,

I linked to Mary Featherston's page from your blog. It was just what I needed! I spent FOREVER on your blog site and learned a ton just looking around. I'll be there often. Hey, I am doing a "Back to School" presentation for a large group of educators - and I'd like to use your pics from Wooranna Park in the PPt. May I credit you for images? I would also like to provide a link to your blog. OK? Thank you for helping me.

At 8:31pm on June 15, 2008, Beth Holmes said…: WOW! I stumbled onto your page, Gavin, less than an hour after joining Web 2.0. The pictures of the Wooranna Park Primary School Inside Out Project caught my attention. I can't let go. How do I find out more about this project? I'm headed to your blog now... searching.

At 4:53am on June 5, 2008, Violeta Apostolovski said…: Hi Gavin,

Sorry to have missed you at dinner. It was great to finally meet you and I look forward to continuing to work with you to use ClickView to its full potential.

At 11:15pm on June 3, 2008, Violeta Apostolovski said…: Hi Gavin,
Not sure If i did this right. Am I now your friend?

At 3:31am on June 3, 2008, Helen Otway said…: Hi Gavin,
Great page. You certainly have done heaps since starting. I have heard of Wooranna Park and in fact have visited there a few years ago. I am currently looking forward to visiting there again next term with a group of teachers.
Looking forward to learning and sharing with you.
Helen

At 3:19am on June 3, 2008, Barbara Mavor said…: OK new and I can see this may distract me from what I "ought to be doing"!!! Hmm Later

At 8:36pm on June 1, 2008, Amber said…: I really like your picture! I am just starting out with an elearning class provided by my state professional development office. I am so excited.