Last night was certainly an interesting experience!
There were some excellent points made by the panelists, but there were also some issues as previously mentioned with the space and the sound system. I also think that a recent blog post by David Lee King could be applicable to the panelists and the organizers of the event.

This is great! Thanks for sharing. I just read through all your comments, and it sounds like there are some really good takeaways to consider from last night's event. Way to represent!

Well, this is a first. I don't think I've ever seen comments spill onto a second page! Looks like you guys had a lot to say about last night's event ;) I look forward to reading your thoughts below. Thanks for reppin' EdLab!

Question asked about importance of collecting backend data:

Paul answered a couple simple kpi's that might be collected. However there was no mention of how that data has been analyzed. 

More helpful response from Cath: she collects data about how students interact with simulation products. Kpi identifies corresponding specific strategies to see what kind of scaffolding might need to be developed for the simulation.

Yay! Adrienne is mentioning the EDLAB!!!! So happy! Ok I just tried to stand-up and plug the lab without a microphone... I need to carry my own to these events!

Adrienne Garber gave an EDLAB shout out!!!!

Awesome audience member question, how do we pin technologies against each other? How do we assess which tool is better? How does a teacher decide which tool is better? What sets one technology apart from another?

Fellow TC doctoral student in the audience: importance of MVRS (Minimal Viable Research Study) in addition to your MVP (Minimal Viable Product)! He is also mentioning how important efficacy-focused research is and asks the group how to find these opportunities. Adrienne is now responding that many TC grad students will work for free in research projects! ResearchBroker!

Paul is discussing the Millennial Village simulation: http://mvsim.ccnmtl.columbia.edu/accounts/login/?next=/

Paul is discussing the myth of the importance of capturing educators themselves on screen and instead, using something cheaper and simpler like screencapture. How do we disseminate this information?

The panelists keep mentioning the significance in telling teachers what tools are out there. Could we look at this as an mschool opportunity?

The conversation is addressing that how schools assess students needs to change. Do you think technology can assist in this?

Large scale vs smaller classes. How will technology change the composition of class size? Is this already happening with MOOC's?

Audience question: How do we create new learning technologies that scale?

Paul Stenge also mentions something the EdLab has been discussing, how can mobile use be incorporated into the classroom to engage students?

Teachers really need people immersed in tech for multiple purposes to advise on what tools to use and HOW. Teachers already know they need to use tech they just need guidance on how to turn tech into solutions to specific problems.

This could help us pinpoint how we communicate with teachers. in my words: "yes we have tools. But we can match you to the tools that can become your edtech solution"

Paul is discussing the pendulum of education swinging between being the "guy on the side" vs the "sage on the stage." He is describing the importance of a best-fit between your particular teaching style and the correspondent technology. For example, if most new tech is focused on flipping the classroom and that is not your teaching style then you are at a loss...

Paul Stenge makes a great point, that technology should be able to be flexible and useful to teachers with different pedagogical styles. One of the amazing aspects of EdLab tools, useful for all different types of teachers!

Note re: Event Organization: The audience seems really frustrated with the quality & consistency of microphones for speakers. This seems like an important element to lock-down before presenting an event and as a part of event planning.

Program: Teaching Residents at TC.
Ed tech training and lesson plan devt for 1 year. They must teach in NYC school for 3 years in return. Popular areas: ESL, assistive technologies all in one class. Simply exposing these teachers to free tools. (note: they specifically said *free* tools!)

If the panel is in the front, they seem very far away. Is the EdLab team all the back?

Paul is now talking about the partnerships CCNMTL has with TC... and the importance of developing flexible platforms and models for pre-service teachers to access after graduation.

Are there any teachers at the event or on the panel?

Paul Stengel says that introducing tools to teachers that are free and they can take with them into the classroom is the key to success. I don't disagree. I hope that we can present our EdLab tools to the TC community in a similar way, such as through our librarians and services staff. :)

"Teachers are the most important part of the equation in developing models of integration", says Catherine Milne.

Do u agree?

Catherine Milne says, the greatest issue for technology right now is how to work with teachers to find technology that works for them and for developers? And how can we work with teachers to create technology that's sustainable!!!

Paul is describing their development cycle:
-Hypothesis
-Test
-Design
-Assess
(Repeat on a semester & yearly cycle...)

This sounds a bit like the lean startup development model!

Paul Stengel speaks to evaluating resources. The importance of testing the efficacy of the tools that are built.

Adrienne is describing Ellen Meier & Howie's programs as well as the top programs at the college, including organizational psychology. These departments have unique technology needs.

Both Adrienne and Paul talk about the importance of PURPOSEFUL use of Ed tech in the classroom.

How to enter teacher market without much data?
Efficacy = does an intervention work.
First objective is to test this efficacy. Then take intervention and run task in a school. But researchers are in control.
Effectiveness = control to educators to make something happen.
... In my words, efficacy is potential of a product. But effectiveness can be improved by supporting teachers to integrate interventions well. (side note: I keep thinking about STEMedia tonight. STEMedia might serve to improve *effectiveness* of vialogues use. Or... should we expect that every intervention we create be naturally and intuitively adoptable? I tend to disagree that adoption comes naturally.)

Dr. Milne is describing the difficulty in assessing the efficacy of games for learning... we have discussed this at length at the EdLab. Adrienne is jumping-in with the differences between a white paper and for profit ventures.

How do teachers integrate multi media resources into their curriculum?
Dr. Catherine Milne makes a fantastic point that the creation of the resource isn't enough, we need to then support our educators.

http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/digitalbridges/projects/mediathread.html
A tool presented from ccntml, that I will explore in more depth after the event!

Adrienne is elaborating the stance on IP at CCNMTL and is describing the fact that all work is created by and supported by a non-profit and that is their overall stance. Paul just jumped-in to describe MediaThread.

Adrienne Garber states that CCNMTL, out of Columbia University prioritizes keeping tools open source.

The moderator is now asking if the crowd is startup focused and "developing a lot of IP"... & Dr. Milne is talking about a new grant project they are working-on in which they will co-own the IP. Adrienne just added her thoughts and the emphasis on open-source development at CCNMTL.