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Think About This!

In An Open Letter to Educators, Dan Brown challenges educators, as well as our past notions of education. It is bound to spark controversy in some areas. Nevertheless, this should cause each teacher to re-examine the relationship between teacher, student, … Continue reading

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Apple’s iPad

From all accounts, it appears certain that later today, Apple will announce a tablet based platform. Dubbed the Apple tablet or iPad by some, the tablet will have 3G, and iPhone apps will be compatible. Apparently major content providers from … Continue reading

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Dude!

Things are getting tough for educators in CA. This year’s budget isn’t looking so good. I guess teachers can expect a “negative cost of living adjustment (COLA)”? Good grief!

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Do Schools Kill Creativity?

I’m always finding new and interesting speakers from TED. TED presents talks from innovative thinkers assembled from around the world. These talks often stimulate debate, showcase new ideas, and point towards the future with inventions. Sir Ken Robinson’s talk, while … Continue reading

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Twitter Tips for Teachers

As Twitter’s popularity has increased, teachers are frequently asking how to use Twitter. There are several good web tutorials that detail teacher’s experiences and if you are looking for projects these could be just right for you. That is beyond … Continue reading

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