May

18

We can cover the material or…

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

There are two very different points of view on one to one computing for students. Two articles, opposite points of view.
The first one is from the New York Times. To summarize, the article explains how some schools are removing laptop computers and reducing computer access for students because there is little or no data supporting [...]

May

18

The Medieval Heldesk (with subtitles)

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This is a little dark, and the language isn’t english, but it is still funny! (At least I think it is….) 

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May

17

Video of the Day!

May 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This video has been kicking around the educational technology world for the last couple of months posted to several “geeky” websites. It’s not even that much of a video, just written words and some background music. The point the video is making is quite clear…it’s a changing world, and are we [...]

May

17

A Modest Curriculum Proposal

May 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I plucked this from an article the edutopia website . I think it is a brilliant analogy as to where we need to be going in schools…
“In discussing the need for hands-on science learning, Nichols asked us to imagine parents at the dinner table asking their young son or daughter that age-old question [...]

May

16

Getting There!!

May 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Outsiders Novel Study questions and vocabulary are finally posted!!!! As a Student in my Language Arts group, you task is to set up a blog with responses to ALL of the questions and assignments. Instructions to set up your school e-mail and the blog are posted here for your use!
How to set up your [...]

May

11

Welcome Back to Blogging

May 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

In an attempt to get my class blogging, podcasting, viewing, representing and generally using the digital tools that are available to them, I have been doing a lot of reading, and have come to one simple conclusion. I cannot expect students to learn in digital ways unless I am teaching in digital ways. Therefore, I [...]