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Classmates.com

  Our three-week stay in Russia is nearly over. During much of this time we have stayed with a group of people who were all friends in Grozny  and had to leave very suddenly because of the Chechen conflict. They are … Continue reading

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A comparison

File this under appreciate your own opportunities. We explore the local technology options when we travel and the present destination is Volgograd. Electronics stores are common. Here are the tablet options available in one store. The iPad 3G is shown … Continue reading

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Keep reading

I have encountered several posts regarding the general benefits of reading (e.g., Professor Nana). Perhaps this is because it is summer and educators and students have the opportunity to read and so many do not. This post summarizing findings on … Continue reading

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Willingham Blog

This is a recommendation for a blog those interested in education issues might follow. I came across the posts of Daniel Willingham after reading and assigning one of his books. What I like about this blog is the effort to … Continue reading

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Google in Education

This is one of those things I probably should have known, but did not. Google has a site promoting the company’s vision and services for the education sector – google.com/edu.

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Multiple organizations urge FCC to support ConnectEd

Multiple organizations have sent a letter to the FCC urging this body to support the Presidents proposal entitled ConnectEd. This program is focused on improving school broadband access and teacher preparation.

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