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Amanda Wilson commented on Dean Poignant's group Web 2.0 Video Tutorials
"Radford University has several great tech tutorials on their channel. (ipod, gmail, ning, google docs & sites, blogger, SMART boards, etc.) http://www.youtube.com/user/RadfordEducation"
Oct 14, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Bob Zenhausern's discussion Thesis Support in the group Thesis Support
"Well, my thesis is not a requirement of my degree, it's an option. I wouldn't have chosen to do it just be doing something for a grade. It's funny because this is exactly what I'm talking about in my paper. Assessments (and a…"
Oct 14, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Penny Coutas's discussion Goal Setting and Fessing in the group Thesis Support
"I think this is a great idea! :) I have a third draft of my prospectus due in two weeks and a big part of that is a rewrite/reorganization of my literature review. So, I'm planning to have my literature review rewritten by this Sunday, Oct. 17,…"
Oct 13, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Bob Zenhausern's discussion Thesis Support in the group Thesis Support
"Yes, actually. I'm interested in student perception of assessment specifically. I'm more interested in what motivates them to learn intrinsically than what best represents their abilities, though I am interested in that too. I agree that…"
Oct 13, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Bob Zenhausern's discussion Thesis Support in the group Thesis Support
"I'm working on an EdS thesis. I'm studying alternative assessment with a focus on student perceptions on learning outcomes assessment. Right now, I'm trying to get my prospectus approved. It's hard not to get discouraged…"
Oct 13, 2010
Amanda Wilson commented on Michael Staton's group Educators using Facebook
"Joel, What do you mean by "new" groups feature? I use Facebook groups in my classroom but I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to. I'd be glad to discuss this more with you. Just let me know."
Oct 12, 2010
Amanda Wilson commented on Dean Poignant's group Web 2.0 Video Tutorials
"How to create a Facebook group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abyhK_0Ftvo"
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Amanda Wilson's discussion Facebook Video Tutorials in the group Educators using Facebook
"How to create a Facebook group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abyhK_0Ftvo"
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson commented on Dean Poignant's group Web 2.0 Video Tutorials
"How to set up a Facebook account for edu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMVQmrmgmXQ"
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Amanda Wilson's discussion Facebook Video Tutorials in the group Educators using Facebook
"Thanks! :)"
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Amanda Wilson's discussion Facebook Video Tutorials in the group Educators using Facebook
"How to set up a Facebook account: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMVQmrmgmXQ Feel free to share the link anywhere you like. Thanks! :)"
Oct 11, 2010
Agnes Stawicki replied to Amanda Wilson's discussion Facebook Video Tutorials in the group Educators using Facebook
"Great Idea Amanda. We posted some information on Facebook and how schools (private schools in particular) can use it as a marketing resource. Here's our 10 step guide to starting a facebook page. For Schools:…"
Oct 11, 2010
Dean Poignant replied to Amanda Wilson's discussion Facebook Video Tutorials in the group Educators using Facebook
"I think I will do that then. . . I didn't want to step on your toes, since a video tutorial/Facebook site was really your idea. But, since you say it's ok, I guess I will. Thanks, Dean"
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Steve Hargadon's discussion Introductions
"My name is Amanda Wilson. I teach Spanish at Appalachian State University & Caldwell Community College in Boone, NC and Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine, NC but I'm applying to a Teacher Ed PhD program in Lincoln, Nebraska--so I…"
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson commented on Dean Poignant's group Virtual Field Trips
"If it is a place you can visit in advance, a YouTube tour can go a long way. I'm working on getting some of my students to do short tours and post them when they go abroad to share with my other students."
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda Wilson replied to Amanda Wilson's discussion Facebook Video Tutorials in the group Educators using Facebook
"Yeah, i think there are quite a few video tutorials out there on various tools but little to nothing on Facebook. I think I'll start there for now and maybe expand later. I'm new to Classroom 2.0 and I don't want to start more than I…"
Oct 11, 2010

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Appalachian State University
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http://ateacherlearningaboutlearning.blogspot.com/
Website
http://www.amandalwilson.com
Twitter / Plurk / Other Account
ah65928
About Me
Spanish instructor, Educational specialist candidate in higher education, writer of silly fan fiction, lover of all things tech

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At 1:32pm on October 11, 2010, Anne Mirtschin said…
Hello Amanda, Welcome and great to have you as a member of this classroom. It is also wonderful your activity here. Enjoy the networking you can establish.
 
 
 

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