Archive of chat from What Can I Do Now? web 2.0 pedagogy
NIBBLE Conference
October 9 2009
NB: All comments are in reverse chronological order; read from the bottom up.
cya, PaulaAndy McKiel at 11:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks, folks from the GREAT white north! :-)Paula at 11:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Rob - same Today's Meet room for this afternoon?Andy McKiel at 11:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks and bye for now.Howard at 11:39 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks and bye for now.Howard at 11:39 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher Thanks, I'm out now. But will pop back in sometime this p.m. Thanks for everything guys. Kudos to Darren.Ray Job at 11:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
and, as always, thanks for sharing, @dkuropatwa :-)Andy McKiel at 11:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
learned lots...robcfisher at 11:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks for streaming, @RobCFisherAndy McKiel at 11:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I'm hoping to pop back in part way through Darren's afternoon prezoAndy McKiel at 11:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
nibble conference virden search google rayrobcfisher at 11:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
yeah, woudl love to see that agenda--am home with flu-ish grandsonPaula at 11:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
thanks Paularobcfisher at 11:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
That's why is the "great" white north, Paula.Ray Job at 11:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Check out this ustream Show: http://ustre.am/6RZZ Nibble Design Matters- @dkuropatwa Fri Oct 9th 2:15-3:30 CST #nbl09 plsRTrobcfisher at 11:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Darren does great stuff with kids. was lucky enough at BLC to see him, Clarence and then both together. Good stuff happening up North!Paula at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Yes, is there an agenda somewhere?Ray Job at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
design matters at 2:15-3:30robcfisher at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Good - the K12 Online plug... December won't come soon enough this year!Andy McKiel at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
k12online.orgrobcfisher at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
What else are you broadcasting today? When?Howard at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
the's'e opportunities ;-)Andy McKiel at 11:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula - that's a great analogy - we need to capitalize off of there opportunities to teach ethical & responsible use of technologyAndy McKiel at 11:35 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Same here.Ray Job at 11:35 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Good nowHoward at 11:35 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
:-)Andy McKiel at 11:35 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
is it all okrobcfisher at 11:34 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
ok I know why the tape I was recording on ran out and froze the camerarobcfisher at 11:34 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
audio back for me, too.Paula at 11:34 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher Ok, I have both now. And the audio just kicked up nicely. Thanks!Ray Job at 11:34 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
teach them how to handle it instead of removing all issues. Opportunity to GRO W skills rather than ignore them.Paula at 11:34 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
And it's back...Andy McKiel at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
its s@glassbeed Clarence fisherrobcfisher at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
she equates it to taking a field trip to 7/11 and not removing playboy from the magazine rack just cause kids are walking in. You justPaula at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I closed my browser and restarted. Have both nowHoward at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
i started and stoppedrobcfisher at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher Now you're off air.Ray Job at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I had about 5 second of it, then it dropped offAndy McKiel at 11:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher Audio was up for a bit, but not now.Ray Job at 11:32 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
audio now?robcfisher at 11:32 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
can you hear and see nowrobcfisher at 11:32 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher You there Rob?Ray Job at 11:31 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I'm working on itrobcfisher at 11:31 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula Thanks for the tip about @beckyfisher73 I'm gonna find her on Twitter as we speak :-)Andy McKiel at 11:31 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
video is back, no audioPaula at 11:31 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I had to do a browser refresh to get video back.Howard at 11:30 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Andy If you refresh you might get video.Ray Job at 11:30 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I've still got no audio or videoAndy McKiel at 11:30 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Howard That's why I'm wondering if mike is unplugged. Rob can you please check?Ray Job at 11:30 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
video is still as wellPaula at 11:30 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
You should send your folks ot @beckyfisher73 to talk filtering. she's been instrumental in opening ours.Paula at 11:29 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Got video back but no audioHoward at 11:29 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula But you can still see video right?Ray Job at 11:29 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
lost Ustream here as wellPaula at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher I still have video. Is your mike out?Ray Job at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Clarence Fisher (@glassbeed) is a fellow Manitoban who has been an advocate for lifting more filtersAndy McKiel at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
social networking is more often blocked, but teachers can ask for anything to be unblocked and it usually is. access to youtube ALL the timePaula at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
can you see ustream nowrobcfisher at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Lost it as well.Howard at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula - that's GREAT for you... and for your students - we really need to move in that direction!Andy McKiel at 11:28 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Oh, Oh. uSteam cut out. Hope it's just buffering.Ray Job at 11:27 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I'm lucky to be in a schl system that chooses to block on request (other than the porn category) rather than indiscriminately blocking all.Paula at 11:27 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula each district (we usually call them divisions) make their own choice on filtering but, generally, we're over-restrictive :-(Andy McKiel at 11:26 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
depends on the individual school division from none to almost everythingrobcfisher at 11:25 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
how strict is the filtering in Canada?Paula at 11:25 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Don't know if YouTube is generally available. The techs didn't use to allow it - just teacher tube.Howard at 11:24 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I like Darren's simple explanation of cc.Ray Job at 11:23 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Andy Yes, very cool. Kids must have been surprised that an American state was interested in stuff they generated.Ray Job at 11:22 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Awesome that the work Darren's students have created is being repurposed in this way!!!Andy McKiel at 11:22 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
dont know we asked, they delivered and hope some people watching today ask later as wellrobcfisher at 11:20 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Howard - did FLBSD lift filters just for the day, or is YouTube always accessible?Andy McKiel at 11:19 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula Great. Looks like it's just me.Ray Job at 11:19 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Ray, I'm not seeing multiple copies of commentsPaula at 11:18 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
It's okay, though--I can see the chat both places and hear the stream.Paula at 11:17 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
yep, and have to refresh to see the messages sometimes, too. . . Today's meet doesn't usually act like this for me.Paula at 11:17 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Ray I just love the city and it's also available in Street View... but there's always something happening in Montreal!Andy McKiel at 11:17 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
My son's biggest Beatles fan. Beatles Rockband is a great fab four education.Ray Job at 11:17 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@robcfisher Really, I'm seeing two every so often. Good to know.Ray Job at 11:16 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Andy make sure your home early!robcfisher at 11:16 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Kids building rubrics - powerful...Andy McKiel at 11:16 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Andy What's happening in Montreal?Ray Job at 11:16 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I'm only getting your info 1x rayrobcfisher at 11:16 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I'm only hitting enter once, honest.Ray Job at 11:15 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Ray Yep - wpg's not ready, but strolled around Vancouver, Toronto, & Ottawa - might stroll down Ste. Catherine's in mtl tonight ;-)Andy McKiel at 11:15 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
you just pull the little yellow person onto the map and it worksrobcfisher at 11:15 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Why am I generating multiple copies of comments, I wonder.Ray Job at 11:15 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I'll be in the winnipeg one on the corner of rte 90 and silver averobcfisher at 11:14 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Andy Pretty cool, have you looked at it yet?Ray Job at 11:14 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
The tools motivate. The incidental learning is important.Howard at 11:14 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Say, Canucks, (sorry, Paula) - did you hear that some Canadian cities just went live in Google Maps Street View a couple of days ago?Andy McKiel at 11:14 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Paula Still having to join each time you comment?Ray Job at 11:13 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Google Maps can be such a powerful storytelling tool - great way to add multimedia content & detailsAndy McKiel at 11:13 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Lesson learned... but not the hard wayAndy McKiel at 11:12 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I wish.... p.s word of advice never get your haircut at the mall really I'm 'balder fury' nowrobcfisher at 11:11 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
yep, I can see chat and talk here.Paula at 11:11 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Oh, you're growing your hair back? ;-) Sorry, I stand corrected...Andy McKiel at 11:11 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
breakout session 8 people I'm @robcfisher nowrobcfisher at 11:10 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@baldfury - how many educators are in the room - is this a breakout preso or a keynote?Andy McKiel at 11:09 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
@Andy Ah, I was just going to ask about the bells.Ray Job at 11:09 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
With the bell being either the curve or the school bell...Andy McKiel at 11:08 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Darren got me thinking about the multiple connotations of 'beyond the bell'Andy McKiel at 11:08 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
no problem, my first time on the backchannel... man! its hecticrobcfisher at 11:07 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
that was Andy....robcfisher at 11:07 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
now I realize we should have had the pres link ready before going todayrobcfisher at 11:07 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks for streaming to include me :-) Yep, in the city...Andy McKiel at 11:06 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
any are you in Wpgrobcfisher at 11:06 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
hi Andy! thanks for joiningrobcfisher at 11:06 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks, Rob.Ray Job at 11:05 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Saw that, Andy.Ray Job at 11:05 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
all this will be on slideshare later, just search for dkuropatwarobcfisher at 11:05 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Uh-oh - not a lot of hands going up here...Andy McKiel at 11:05 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Is there a URL with the complete agenda that you could point me to, Rob?Ray Job at 11:04 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Really? Wonder why.Ray Job at 11:03 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
having trouble with twitterfall right nowrobcfisher at 11:02 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Cool, was just talking to Darren about you yesterday. Shared Twitterfall with him. You introduced me to that at BLC.Ray Job at 11:02 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
paula the chat room on ustream is blocked here can you read any I upload hererobcfisher at 11:01 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
its an updated blooms I'll get the link laterrobcfisher at 11:01 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Yep, it's Paula White-gifted resource teacher in VA-and thanks for the youtube link--just asked for that in the chat on Ustream.Paula at 11:01 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
If things are networked and messy then relationships and building them is more important than facts.Howard at 11:00 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Who's taxonomy? Couldn't hear, Rob.Ray Job at 11:00 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Is that you, Paula White?Ray Job at 10:58 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
where are you Paula and what do you teachrobcfisher at 10:58 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I agree, Howard. Teachers shouldn't be put off by the "what ifs." Dive in, do the prep, and watch watch the excitement happen.Ray Job at 10:58 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
having a flashback to BLC in Boston in July--that's where I met Darren!Paula at 10:58 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
why do I have to rejoin each time I say something? weird. ..Paula at 10:57 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
thanks Paularobcfisher at 10:57 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
It should be worth all the work to make it happen for students!Howard at 10:56 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Audio is great. Video is OKRay Job at 10:56 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
audio is good in VA!Paula at 10:56 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Very clear audio. Video is OK.Ray Job at 10:56 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I am okay with sudio now.Howard at 10:56 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
ray is the audio and video ok?robcfisher at 10:55 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Wow, didn't know the kids got passes to Stevie's concert.Ray Job at 10:55 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
giving students voice in new authentic waysrobcfisher at 10:52 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Right, I know these kids have met with lots of celebs--and are celebs in their own right.Ray Job at 10:52 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
me too ray wait till you hear the story that goes with itrobcfisher at 10:51 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Love this one. Big Fleetwood Mac fan.Ray Job at 10:51 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I am back. Have more echo now. Cannot hear what is saying. Multiple echos.Howard at 10:50 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Please go to todaysmeet and join the conversation. We're archiving here todaysmeet.com/nbl09 . #nbl09robcfisher at 10:48 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
is sound ok now for allrobcfisher at 10:42 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
the volume should be good now, I had the camera and snowball mic onrobcfisher at 10:42 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
darn!robcfisher at 10:42 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Wow, that it wonderful. The volume kicked up beautifully. And I don't have the echo problem Howard does.Ray Job at 10:41 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Called a fire drill here. Will have to bug out for a while!Howard at 10:41 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
hows that for soundrobcfisher at 10:41 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
ill check howardrobcfisher at 10:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Got my tweet out. We'll see who else joins.Ray Job at 10:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Have volume but there is a 3-5 second delay then repeat of what he is saying. Are there 2 mics on?Howard at 10:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
ustream link comingrobcfisher at 10:40 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
people said hi HOward!robcfisher at 10:39 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
what's the Ustream link?Paula at 10:39 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Yes, I do. As long as Darren speaks a bit louder it should be fine. I really want to hear him.Ray Job at 10:39 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
did i just kill all volumerobcfisher at 10:39 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
hows thatrobcfisher at 10:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Getting a lot of echo back from Darren. Have you got speakers on there?Howard at 10:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
just got a volume idearobcfisher at 10:38 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks, Darren. Still pretty low.Ray Job at 10:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Rob's fixing the volume.Darren Kuropatwa at 10:37 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
working on the volumerobcfisher at 10:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Thanks.Ray Job at 10:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
You need to do something about volume level for uSteam. Very low.Ray Job at 10:36 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Any of the ANGELS in the room?Howard at 10:35 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Ah, the familiar sounds of the school PA -- trying to herd the cats!Howard at 10:33 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Right. Will do.Ray Job at 10:31 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
can you I will toorobcfisher at 10:30 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Guys, have you tweeted this out lately?Ray Job at 10:29 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Right, I see you folks prepping.Ray Job at 10:27 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
hi ray were on in 3 minrobcfisher at 10:26 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Tell Darren his cameo appearance was Oscar-worthy.Ray Job at 10:26 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Ah, that's it then.Ray Job at 10:20 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Fort La Bosse is my former division. left there 18 months ago. Now work with Rob, John & Darren at MECY.Howard at 10:19 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Wow, excuse typos please.Ray Job at 10:19 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Can recall, Howard. But I know you're name came up and we've been following each other on Twitter for a while.Ray Job at 10:18 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Hi Ray! Have we met? Where you from?Howard at 10:18 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Are you folks broadcasting yet? Not getting anything here.Ray Job at 10:17 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
I think so. Canadian ones may lean to the left, though.Ray Job at 10:16 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Do 2 robs make a right?Howard at 10:14 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Actually, two Robs right?Ray Job at 10:11 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Hey, Rob and Howard. How goes it. Break a leg, Rob!Ray Job at 10:11 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Hi everyone, no snow in Winnipeg! :)rdaigneault at 9:57 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Say.Howard at 9:46 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
welcome will start at 10:15 in 45 minrobcfisher at 9:27 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
Good morning everyone were live at 10:15robcfisher at 9:09 AM, 9 Oct 2009 via web
testing in prep for this fridayrobcfisher at 6:23 PM, 7 Oct 2009 via web
Please feel free to make comments, ask ?'s and discuss what is being saidrobcfisher at 11:08 AM, 30 Sep 2009 via web
Welcome to the web 2.0 pedagogy backchannelrobcfisher at 11:07 AM, 30 Sep 2009 via web