Comments for Lightning in a Bottle http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech Lightning in a Bottle is an educational technology weblog generated by Conn McQuinn at the Educational Technology Support Center of the Puget Sound ESD, and focuses on news and topics around education, technology, and the connections (or lack thereof!) between the two. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:52:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 Comment on Another good discussion-starter by Suzanne Patzer http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech/2008/04/14/another-good-discussion-starter/#comment-145 Suzanne Patzer Fri, 09 May 2008 18:48:53 +0000 http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech/2008/04/14/another-good-discussion-starter/#comment-145 I really enjoyed this. It is important to not only use the web, but to analyze what's going on and how this is a representation of our human culture that never had a chance to emerge before -- that is, people sharing their ideas, hobbies, skills, humor, art, music, video, opinions, and intelligence in one place, crossing all boundaries of time and space. I really enjoyed this. It is important to not only use the web, but to analyze what’s going on and how this is a representation of our human culture that never had a chance to emerge before — that is, people sharing their ideas, hobbies, skills, humor, art, music, video, opinions, and intelligence in one place, crossing all boundaries of time and space.

]]> Comment on Saying No Isn’t What I Like to Do by Sue Wolff http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech/2008/02/15/saying-no-isnt-what-i-like-to-do/#comment-69 Sue Wolff Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:25:59 +0000 http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech/2008/02/15/saying-no-isnt-what-i-like-to-do/#comment-69 Conn, wouldn't it be wonderful if there was some data-place-base-space to electronically deposit all those wonderful requests that didn't receive funding - and other funders could search through them? Educational technology means so much more than just things that happen on computers in classrooms. It's about harnessing the power of networked individuals and systems for the most human good. We're in the same vicinity; I need to find you for a F2F brainstorming chat. Conn, wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was some data-place-base-space to electronically deposit all those wonderful requests that didn’t receive funding - and other funders could search through them? Educational technology means so much more than just things that happen on computers in classrooms. It’s about harnessing the power of networked individuals and systems for the most human good. We’re in the same vicinity; I need to find you for a F2F brainstorming chat.

]]> Comment on Why I Like Teaching Photoshop by theodore205 http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech/2007/11/15/why-i-like-teaching-photoshop/#comment-51 theodore205 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:43:17 +0000 http://psesd.org/weblogs/edtech/2007/11/15/why-i-like-teaching-photoshop/#comment-51 I find it refreshing that you enjoy teaching so much. I am a college student currently training to become an educator and it is great to see people outside of the university who are still in love with teaching. I also like your attitude on Photoshop and the use of technology in the classroom. You say your goal is "to remove roadblocks that keep the technologies - and people using them from reaching their full potential." This is a valiant one considering I am now in a class that is solely based on integrating different technologies within the field of education. From the readings I have done on various websites, using programs like Photoshop can not only inspire kids to be more creative and pursue artistic careers, they can also turn into very useful skills while job hunting. I wish the best to you and hope you continue teaching these workshops. Its funny because I still can't create layers in Photoshop, maybe I should take one of your classes. I find it refreshing that you enjoy teaching so much. I am a college student currently training to become an educator and it is great to see people outside of the university who are still in love with teaching.

I also like your attitude on Photoshop and the use of technology in the classroom. You say your goal is “to remove roadblocks that keep the technologies - and people using them from reaching their full potential.” This is a valiant one considering I am now in a class that is solely based on integrating different technologies within the field of education. From the readings I have done on various websites, using programs like Photoshop can not only inspire kids to be more creative and pursue artistic careers, they can also turn into very useful skills while job hunting.

I wish the best to you and hope you continue teaching these workshops. Its funny because I still can’t create layers in Photoshop, maybe I should take one of your classes.

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