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Zoom security upgrade
Zoom is making some security adjustments in response to widespread criticism. For business customers, Zoom now allows the selection of a server location avoiding the concern that content would be routed through China. Education users will now have passwords by … Continue reading
Paul Kirschner – Distance Education
Kirschner is an academic I follow and he has made an effort to identify principles for online education. I like what he has to say because he describes some basic ideas for secondary students. Kirschner is a fan of Loom … Continue reading
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News – a version for kids
I heard that NBC and Lester Holt are starting a nightly news program for kids. In attempting to find more information I found this story from Variety that highlights the new NBC program, but also provides information about other efforts … Continue reading
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One Nation Many Stories – Ken Burns
PBS and Ken Burns are making much of the historical content from Ken Burns available through a new site – One Nation Many Stories. Together with Ken Burns in the Classroom the content and lesson ideas make a great resource … Continue reading
How is online ed going?
There is danger in evaluating anything from online comments, but for many issues those who find something acceptable seldom comment. Hence, I see many negative comments about their personal online experiences or the experiences of children reported by parents. Some … Continue reading
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You learn when you write
You learn when you write. Writing across the curriculum develops writing skills, but also retention and understanding of the topic that is the subject of the writing activity. Writing across the curriculum continues to be proven effective (see reference for … Continue reading
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