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A book recommendation
I sometimes write about the issue of translating research into educational practice and what seems to me to be an oblivious state when it comes to recognizing the failure of research to support a specific practice. I would argue that … Continue reading
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Not what we had hoped
Andrew Keen is a technologist who offers a negative view of the Internet. In one of his previous books, Cult of the Amateur, he argues among other things that amateur online content is ruining the potential of the Internet for … Continue reading
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All are adopting the Chromebook model
A recent suit against Apple complains that the advertised storage capacity of the new phones were overstated. Seems pretty silly. The advertised storage capacity of any device has to my knowledge never been reported minus the part given over to … Continue reading
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What is the goal? Where is the time?
The 2015 prediction post is a staple so I will incorporate a prediction into a post with a more general purpose. My prediction is that the Hour of Code will prove to be another education fad. This is an ed tech … Continue reading
Online literacy research
If you are interested in following the research on the development of online literacy skill (and understanding what this means), consider reading a recent RRQ (Reading Research Quarterly) article by Donald Leu. RRQ makes their accepted articles available online before … Continue reading
Tough day at the Apple Store
I visited the Genius Bar at the Apple store today. I made an appointment last night so I would be certain of a time. I brought in two machines – my 11in Air and my iMac. Both needed repairs. The … Continue reading
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