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Speak Up Report
A new Speak Up Report (Project Tomorrow / Blackboard) is out. School principals have high expectations for the pre-service technology experiences of their future teachers. The specific technology tools and techniques that the aspiring teachers are learning to use in … Continue reading
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Transforming Education through Technology
Anyone remember the PT3 program (Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology)? That was a great time to be in the ed tech field. Schools were less concerned about AYP and standardized testing and there was money for technology that allowed … Continue reading
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Google suggestions for safe computing
“Good to know” is a new Google resource offering information on online safety.
High capacity iPads?
I fail to grasp the rationale for a high capacity iPad. The cost is over $900 for the wifi/cellular version. More and more I see the device as a way to manipulate content in the cloud and the amount of … Continue reading
Coding for kids
I was into LOGO programming when it was in vogue as an educational activity. Aside from learning the basics of programming, I became disillusioned when the research demonstrated little in the way of transfer. The idea keeps resurfacing. Mitch Resnick … Continue reading
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Friedman on MOOCs
In general I am a Tom Friedman fan and have read nearly all of his books (e.g., The World is Flat; Hot, Flat and Crowded). He is pro education, but also believes the U.S. system is not aggressive enough given … Continue reading