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Gates identifies some useful ideas, too
I seem to be generating a series of posts in which I comment on the arguments of rich educational philanthropists (see previous post on Mark Zuckerberg). I understand there is a gut-level, negative reaction to what Zuckerberg and Gates have … Continue reading
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Zuckerberg and I are on the same page – to a point
I doubt he cares but I am in with Mark Zuckerberg’s focus on the personalization of education. That Mark (not this Mark) surely gets more attention for his views, but mine were formed far before that Mark ever touched a computer. … Continue reading
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Work of generating a Kindle book
I am beginning the process of updating our Kindle book. Author revision is a great advantage over our earlier experience working for a publishing company. You can work on your schedule when you feel changes are necessary rather than waiting … Continue reading
Remember that online thing? What was the name?
Remember the name of that online thing? I seem to be asking this question more and more. I was working with the students in my grad class and discussing the section of our book that concerns what we describe as … Continue reading
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Is this adult behavior?
A week or so ago I recommended the PBS site designed to educate students about the U.S. electoral process. I wonder if this recommendation should come with some type of warning or a request for parental approval. The behavior and … Continue reading
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What suffers when STEM is emphasized
I have frequently made the observation that those who emphasize STEM conveniently ignore what will have to be cut/sacrificed. I see education as a system largely based on limited time and financial resources. Changing an emphasis requires reallocation and this … Continue reading
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