“The Future of Education” – eduConference #1 Complete!

Posted on 10. Dec, 2008 by Koichi in eduConference

Jon Bischke doing a presentation on “Why Web2.0 Missed Education”

Our first “eduConference” has drawn to a close, and we just wanted to thank everyone who made it out! We got to hear about what education on the web is doing, meet education experts, watch a couple presentations, and just get to know each other a little better. Of course, there were people from eduFire in attendance, but we were also lucky to have representatives from TeachStreet, iTalki, Cramster, and more! Also, thank you to education experts Peggy, Jared and Milton for coming as well! (please forgive me or let me know if I forgot somebody!)

After introductions, Jon and Koichi gave their edu-related presentations. Koichi talked about “5 Free Online Collaborative Tools” and Jon, of course, talked about “Why Web2.0 Missed Education.” Unfortunately, we didn’t get to hear the third presentation by teacher Alan Cohen due to technical difficulties, but hopefully next time we can try again. His presentation was on Youtube as a learning tool.

I thought the end was the best part, though, where we got into a really great discussion about matching teachers up with students, and figuring out good ways to do it. Jared, one of the attendees, had some great ideas on this, about how teachers and students can be paired based on teaching style / learning style. One of the great things about online education, I think, is that it’s giving students more opportunity to choose teachers, rather than being forced into classes. Teachers are getting the opportunity to become “rockstars,” and when there’s choice, there’s usually a little more quality involved (and a little more interest from the student’s perspective).

After this (since we were talking about the best ways to match up teachers and students) we started comparing eduFire to e-harmony and acting out the commercials. It was getting late – eduFire lessons always tend to go late, but I think that’s a good thing. It’s a fun place to be! :)

Video will be up soon!

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  • Love the idea of matching up teachers and students based on learning style. Must be a fun ....
  • Sorry we missed the first eduConference! Please let Koofers.com know when you plan to have the next one - we'd love to participate.
  • Hey Michael!

    Next one is coming up in two weeks, and we'd love to have you! Let me know if you're interested in doing a presentation as well, and I'll give you the brief :) Here's a link:

    http://blog.edufire.com/2009/01/26/educonference-2-turning-teachers-into-rock-stars/
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  • Thanks, for putting this on. I wrote up some of the thoughts that I had on my blog after attending it. Hopefully I can find some more time to explore other ideas I got from this great conference.
  • Jon (and crew),

    Sounds like you guys are having fun over there. I love the idea of matching up teachers and students based on learning style. Are you thinking like group vs. 1:1, or folks who have kinetic vs. auditory vs. visual learning styles etc.

    Keep up the great work gang,

    Katie
  • It was more about the second one - different learning styles... though groups vs. 1:1 would be it's own fun subject. There's so much to discuss and try!
  • Great event guys, informative presentations and colorful dialogue. What more do you want? We'd love to be a part of the next one. Cheers!
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