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Coding for kids

Posted on February 4, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Practical stuff

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

LifeHacker is one of my favorite sites for general information. This recent post on how to walk on ice was informative. If you lived in North Dakota, you would understand.

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How we read books – PEW Study

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

A new survey from PEW asks participants how they read books. There is a steady shift toward reading ebooks and a small decline in the total number of books read. Still, I was impressed by the number of books people … Continue reading →

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Tech without access

Posted on January 25, 2013 by admin

Advocates for 1:1 and BYOD make, in my opinion, one consistent error. The focus is on the device and not the access. The potential of such programs in improving opportunities for all depends on access. I am guessing most would … Continue reading →

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The WordPress Story

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

Forbes has a nice story on WordPress (software that runs this blog). Part of the story concerns the issue of monetization as applied to WordPress – how do you make money when you give such a popular product away for … Continue reading →

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