Category Archives: Uncategorized
Kahn Interview
If you a fan of Salman Kahn and the Kahn Academy, here is a recent interview.
One Child at a Time
This is a radio program (and text) about technology, tutoring and learning prepared by American Radio Works – technology as a way to customize education. I would describe this as the rediscovery of mastery learning.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on One Child at a Time
Brain Science Myths in Education
This New Scientist article identifies some of the brain science myths popularized among educators. I tell students neuroscience is still a basic science and far too much is unknown. Claims made at this time are seldom made by the scientists.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Brain Science Myths in Education
Cost of higher education
When someone asks, and they do, I tend to explain the recent increase in tuition as related to a reduction in the cost of public education tax payers are willing to cover. This link (Quick and the Ed) offers a … Continue reading
Radix
Educators interested games in the classroom should pay attention to a new MOOC-game being developed at MIT – RADIX. I have long felt that the evaluation of games was being held back by the inability to generate games of the … Continue reading
Cost of college
Today is the first day of classes at my institution. It seemed fitting that I provide a “back to school” kind of post. The cost of college has received a lot attention. If I offer my take, it would likely … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Cost of college