Monthly Archives: January 2011

Replica of printing press from Newseum. I have known about the Newseum for some time. As an online site, it offerfs a way to examine the front page from many papers . We had an opportunity to visit the museum … Continue reading →

We are driving to Washington, DC for NECC. It should be quite and adventure by the time we arrive. First stop was Kingsley, IA, for my mom’s 84th brithday. We stayed in Sioux City (view of bridge over Missouri). It … Continue reading →

This content from Frontline explores technology applications in education. Several themes – one to one, literacy, national scene. National scene topic is federal funding for education.

Reps. from Minnesota and North Dakota have joined with Senator Kerry in asking the FCC to “review the exclusive arrangements between wireless carriers and cell phone manufacturers”. I wonder if this is the type of initiative that will be necessary … Continue reading →

This is an interesting post coming shortly after information indicating that California is seriously considering moving away from hard copy textbooks for K12. As a textbook author, I have posted frequently on this topic on my other blog. As a … Continue reading →

Parent Central (Canada) reports that California is moving to eBooks for K-12 education. Companies are expected to submit content, but it appears the state expects the content to be free. Not sure I understand the “business” or even “educational” model … Continue reading →