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By Jeff Utecht Member since 2/28/2008 9:16:21 PM

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My name is Jeff Utecht and I'm an international educator working at Shanghai American School in Shanghai, China. Currently I'm a K-12 Technology Specialist working to embed technology and 21st Century Literacy Skills in the classroom.   

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It takes time to focus a back channel chatposted by Jeff UtechtOn 7/14/2009 9:46:36 PM

In my last post about the purpose of a back channel we explored the different ways live chat can be used in the classroom or at a conference presentation. As I’ve thought about this and my experience using a back channel with both students and adult...Read More

The purpose of a back channel NECC09posted by Jeff UtechtOn 7/6/2009 9:11:55 AM

I’m about an hour away from heading back to Spokane (and yes back to farming) from Washington DC and the NECC conference and just had a great back channel chat session where like many conversations ideas start to come and before I know it….I have to ...Read More

NECC is about conversationsposted by Jeff UtechtOn 7/6/2009 9:11:39 AM

As Day 2 of the conference gets started I’m sitting here in the Blogger’s Cafe reflecting on Day 1. As usual I spent most of my time at the Blogger’s Cafe chatting with new and old friends alike. I did go to one session yesterday. Scott McLeod’s s...Read More

EdubloggerCon 2009 Reflectionsposted by Jeff UtechtOn 6/29/2009 7:49:16 AM

Last year I was pretty critical of EduBloggerCon. For me it was too big, too scripted, and…well…you can read the post. This year….smaller, deeper, and more thoughtful. Exactly what I was hoping for and personally what I need to push my own thinkin...Read More

EBC09 Build your on Toolposted by Jeff UtechtOn 6/29/2009 7:49:04 AM

EBC09 Build an Educational Tool Related posts:EBC09 Models for PD discussionEmbedding the tool is only the first part!Tool of the year

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