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Research does not become dated
The Atlantic recently included an article criticizing the educational version of personalization promoted and supported by Mark and Chan Zuckerberg because it relies on dated research. And for good reason: The results from the 1984 study underlying it have essentially never … Continue reading
Case for computer science
If you are arguing the case for computer science and computational thinking, you may find this EdSurge post of value. The comments argue the value of CS and some of the issues that limit course and experience offerings in school. … Continue reading
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FERPA requirements and online educational content and management services
Tech using educators are probably familiar with FERPA. This legal position requires that schools (through secondary) protect student data from outside sources. My experience with FERPA also stipulates that as a college professor I not release data on adult students … Continue reading
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A major Review of Educational Research meta-analysis reaffirms the superiority of direct instruction
It seems fashionable for educational pundits to put down direct instruction in favor of approaches described as based on the principles of constructivism (typically project based learning, problem based learning, inquiry approaches, discovery). Those objecting to direct instruction do so … Continue reading
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Is the blog dead?
This post was prompted by a related analysis appearing on the Blue Skunk blog. In his post, Doug Johnson notes that he doesn’t have the readership that he used to have. I guess my experience has been similar. My analysis … Continue reading
Apple releases patch for some CPU exploits
Apple has released a patch that addresses some of the CPU exploits making most tech devices vulnerable to data theft.
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