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Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:32:07 -0000

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This already has some good foundation and could help reframe discussions about tech curriculum posted by scottmerrick

Tags: curriculum edtech k12 learning learning2.0 literacy newliteracy resources teaching technology

Posted by: scottmerrick

Truth: Can You Handle It? - washingtonpost.com

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:21:24 -0000

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subjects used them as an opportunity to reinforce their own beliefs.

"Since people have more choice, they can choose to read the things that reflect what they already believe.

If one quack repeats the same piece of information to you five times, it's nearly as effective as hearing the sound bite from five different reputable sources.

truth can be elusive, but the fight for it can be rewarding.

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Posted by: sarahhanawald

Web 2.0 Is the Future of Education (Techlearning blog)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:13:32 -0000

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I believe that the read/write Web, or what we are calling Web 2.0, will culturally, socially, intellectually, and politically have a greater impact than the advent of the printing press.

Because it is in the act of our becoming a creator that our relationship with content changes, and we become more engaged and more capable at the same time. In a world of overwhelming content, we must swim with the current or tide (enough with water analogies!).

You may think that you don't have anything to teach the generation of students who seem so tech-savvy, but they really, really need you. For centuries we have had to teach students how to seek out information – now we have to teach them how to sort from an overabundance of information. We've spent the last ten years teaching students how to protect themselves from inappropriate content – now we have to teach them to create appropriate content. They may be "digital natives," but their knowledge is surface level, and they desperately need training in real thinking skills.

We may be afraid to enter that world, but enter it we must, for they often swim in uncharted waters without the benefit of adult guidance.

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Posted by: sarahhanawald

Defining the Role of a 21st Century Literacy Specialist | always learning

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:35:23 -0000

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personal (and personable) support in the classroom is the key to the success of any technology-rich program, and 21st century literacy is no different.

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Posted by: sarahhanawald