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ISTE Standards for Code Instructors

Since is the week many educators on teaching students some coding skills, I thought I would provide this link. Here are the ISTE standards for those intending to teach K-12 programming courses.

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YouTube and Copyrighted Music

The issue of copyright comes up so often with ed tech folks. Music is likely one of the greatest challenges because students understand the power of music in expanding the power of their message. This can lead to problems. Here … Continue reading

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Coding and cognition

Tech folks are presently promoting “coding for all”. This Ars Technica article summaries the decline in student interest in coding. For many this decline in an age of the role of technology makes little sense. I recommend the article for … Continue reading

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Goggle to cope with COPPA

USATODAY reports that Google will create a version of services to COPPA requirements allowing legal access for young users. COPPA prevents the collection of data on online activity.  I am guessing many would prefer that Google not follow their online activity, … Continue reading

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Twitter and your apps

Twitter may not have informed you of their new strategy (I wish I could remember if I was contacted – not that I remember), but they intend to collect a list of apps you use. Their rationale and what you … Continue reading

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Options for Learning

I watched my own kids perform in a wide variety of activities. My two daughters took dance and the recitals went on for many hours (not a fan of the prancing pixie performance). My kids were all involved in musical … Continue reading

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