Monthly Archives: August 2009
Is Technology Creating “The Dumbest Generation?”
I enjoyed Clive Thompson’s recent piece on the potential effect technology may have on student literacy. Like many campuses across the country, mine is embroiled in an interesting debate about whether or not today’s technology is making kids… well stupid. … Continue reading
The Weekly Update: August 24 – August 30
How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class– Tristan de Frondeville, Edutopia A Challenge to the Multitask Assumption– Clive Shepherd, Clive on Learning Alpine Online Case Study– Michael Horn, Disrupting Class Models for Learning Questions– Tony Karrer, eLearning Technology The Science … Continue reading
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Tagged Google, handwriting, motivation, multitasking, social media, student engagement
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The Weekly Update: August 17 – August 23
Could Evidence-Based Copyright Law Ever be Put in Place?– Tech Dirt YouTube Search-and-Delete Code Makes Money for Rights Holders– Elliot Van Buskirk, Wired Preaching Safety, Inciting Rebellion– Miguel Guhlin, Around the Corner Be Careful What You Wish For– Tim Stahmer, … Continue reading
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Tagged Charter School, copyright, iPod, Virtual Learning, Wiki, YouTube
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Move Over Netbook!
There’s a new laptop on the market, and it might challenge the popularity of netbooks, particularly in public schools. Wal-Mart is selling the new Compaq Presario for only $299. Since July when the retail giant began carrying the new laptop, … Continue reading
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Tagged Compaq, netbook, Presario, Technology, Wal-Mart, Web 2.0
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The Weekly Update: August 10- August 16
Discussion Draft NAEP Technology Literacy Framework Project Start-up helps teachers learn their lesson– Dara Kerr, cnet Sony Plans to Adopt Common Format for E-Book– Brad Stone, NY Times “Social Learning” Buzz Masks Deeper Dimensions– Frank Ganis, Gilfus Education Group Good … Continue reading