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What happened to the tech dream?

Posted on February 9, 2018 by admin

This post is dedicated to the original technology dreamers and honors the unique contributions of John Perry Barlow – a dreamer. More and more it seems the dream of technology as a positive agent for change and empowerment is slipping … Continue reading →

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Try Guest access to fix Mac Pro login

Posted on February 8, 2018 by admin

I have just had the strangest experience with my Mac Pro. I could not get it to log me in. It would start and get to the login page showing me and guest and then would either shut down or … Continue reading →

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Audio book options

Posted on February 3, 2018 by admin

If you, like me, listen to a lot of audio books, this post from Forbes explains Google’s new effort to provide these resources and compares costs with Amazon. Short summary – Google is a bit less expensive if you purchase … Continue reading →

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Research does not become dated

Posted on January 31, 2018 by admin

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 →

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Case for computer science

Posted on January 26, 2018 by admin

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

Posted on January 22, 2018 by admin

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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