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The other side of the student-guided learning argument
Arguing for more traditional approaches is a good way to get ignored. However, often trends are more flash than substance. When it comes to the direct instruction / discovery, constructionist distinction, research has repeatedly demonstrated the advantage goes to direct … Continue reading
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Oxford researchers question the dangers of adolescent screen time
A Scientific American article summarizes a recent study from Oxford researchers that concludes parent concerns with their children’s screentime are not warranted. I have yet to read the original research and I consider this essential, but I also trust Scientific … Continue reading
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Teen depression and social media use
The question of whether phone use of social media contributes to an increase in teen depression seems to surge and wane depending on the most recent study released. A core problem in this indecision is the descriptive nature of the … Continue reading
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Flickr will not delete photos with Creative Commons designation
Flickr made some changes to its free accounts recently that limited how much content could be stored. A change has just been added to how this limit is determined. Now, images assigned a Creative Commons license will not be deleted … Continue reading
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Postcards for the future
My wife and I have different tech heroes. She is a fan of Doug Engelbart. I have always admired Bill Atkinson. Mr Atkinson worked for Apple as a graphics person. He wrote MacPaint and later one of the most influential computer … Continue reading
Tweet mystery?
I have received this tweet several times in the last couple of weeks. I am curious about your reaction. Do you see it in any way as manipulative? I would predict that you have not received this tweet. I am … Continue reading
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