I have volunteered to work on another Moodlemeet  with David LeBlanc – starting May 4th.  It is on PBL, Project Based Learning.

Project Based Learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing cross-curriculum skills while working in small collaborative groups. During this week, explore research around PBL, view proven examples and learn the steps to develop a PBL curriculum.

I will be moderating a 5 day MoodleMeet in January.

Moodle Meets are free, 5 day online professional development courses led by experienced educators. Moodle Meet topics focus on the resources and skills needed to use technology in the classroom as well as on the skills needed to teach and learn in a virtual environment. Course participants will receive a professional learning certificate.

MoodleMeets are hosted by LearnNow BC.  To register for and attend a Moodle Meet you require a free LearnNowBC account. To log in or sign up for a new LearnNowBC account, visit the Professional Learning page on LearnNowBC.ca.

My session is:Motivating Extras from 20-Jan-2012 to 25-Jan-2012 with information and registration.

These weeks are always stimulating and collegial – I love working with the educators of BC.

Although I have retired, I am still involved with Becoming a Webhead (part of the EVO group).  Their 2012 sessions start on January 9, 2012.  I will be part of weeks 1, 3 and 5 – although probably show up during 2 and 4 also.  This dedicated group of ESL educators from around the world has been one of my favorite connections.

Check out their website – http://baw2012.pbworks.com

and consider looking at all the Electronic Village Online offerings in 2012.

I will be spending two days in RSU #4 Litchfield – Sabattus – Wales, Maine working with teachers to learn the ins and outs of their Moodle server.  In preparation, I have been working on a new Moodle 2.0 site myself at http://www.new-learning.org

We will hold the first day at the end of June and then follow-up in August after they have a chance to work on their courses for the next school year.  This is a great way to continue learning.

I am honored to again be presenting at FOSSED July 6 – 8, 2011. We will meet at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine.

This year I am concentrating on Moodle 2.0 with two 1/2 day sessions:

• Teaching on a Moodle 2.0 Platform
• Administering (front end) your Moodle 2.0 Installation

Collaboration and Learning are the main themes for this “Free and Open Source in Education” Conference.  I am always pleased to be able to contribute.