Colorful Dialogue Around Education at eduConference

December 11th, 2008 by Joseph

We’re always keeping our eyes peeled for great things happening in the world of education, especially when the internet is involved.

Yesterday, our friends over at eduFire just did their first eduConference, “The Future of Education”. The discussions focused on what we can do the help the progression of education and the tools that are out there to enable us to do so. A rolling attendance of about 25-35 passionate folks chimed in with a ton of suggestions, opinions, thoughts, and humorous banter.  We were also able to meet some great folks in the education world: Milton Ramirez, italki, and Cramster (if I missed anyone, let me know).

Jon Bischke presenting on Web 2.0 and Education

From learning the “5 Free Online Collaborative Tools” to “Why Web 2.0 Missed Education”, the combination of educational presentations to informative dialogues made this event great. Although the third presentation wasn’t able to come through due to technical difficulties, the colorful conversations were enough to keep this going. From opinions on utilizing different learning tools to thoughts on other organizations, like University of Phoenix and how they are “large and in charge”, there never was a dull moment. It’s funny, when you get a group of passionate folks in a room, although virtual, you always get some great dialogue.

Looking forward to the next eduConference, and eduFire — we’d love to present something too! Maybe along the lines of “How to Promote Learning Opportunities on the Internet?” or “How to Earn a Couple Extra Bucks During This Economic Downturn?”.

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  • Definitely would love to have you present - This time was all eduFire people presenting, but the goal is to get people from all over sharing about what they know. Thank you for coming, and I look forward to your presentation :)
  • Let's definitely make it happen. Keep me posted on the next one, and we'll put together something great/informative for everyone. Cheers!
  • It'd be great to have a mini language exchange session! :)
  • That's what I love of Social Networks, you always get a prize. In this case I've got to know interesting people and many resources that wouldn't get in touch, if it wasn't for this night meeting.

    Thanks for the link, you will be rewarded. :)
  • It's definitely these type of events that bring together good groups of people. And Milton, looking forward to it. :)
  • Joseph,

    Just checked out the site - great stuff! One of the cleanest interfaces and value props I've seen in a site like this. Good "meeting" you the other night and I'll be checking back in to see what TeachStreet has going on.

    -Peter
  • @Peter. Thanks a lot for the compliments, we're trying to provide the community with a great service and we've seen some great successes with teachers finding more students -- and students finding their classes. It was great meeting you too at the eduConference. I would have loved your services in college -- very helpful. Cheers!
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