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Technology enhances learning, but also propagates cheating - 0 views

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  • Byron Davis on 16 Jul 10
     
    I think this article does a good job of summarizing contemporary beliefs on both sides of the debate.
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Why the future doesn't need us. - 0 views

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shared by Byron Davis on 16 Jul 10 - Cached
  • Byron Davis on 16 Jul 10
     
    Technology is evil, the robots are taking over, and we're all going to die! Here's a quote: I think it is no exaggeration to say we are on the cusp of the further perfection of extreme evil, an evil whose possibility spreads well beyond that which weapons of mass destruction bequeathed to the nation-states, on to a surprising and terrible empowerment of extreme individuals. God help us all.
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Travel Club Returns To Pick Up New Generation : NPR - 1 views

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shared by Garry Marshall on 13 Jul 10 - Cached
  • ORRIS: But couldn't they just do that from a TV show though? Ms. EMONES: No, they couldn't. NORRIS: Emones says that traveling to places feels better than TV. She says it feels more real.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 13 Jul 10
       
      Here's the interesting part...what do we get from "real" vs. ""virtual" travel? How important is it for schools to provide these experiences to kids?
  • she's never been on a train before
    • Garry Marshall
      Garry Marshall on 15 Jul 10
       
      I can tell you right now that a real train ride is much better than a virtual one. Besides, kids need real experiences. If you have had authentic experiences, you increase your communication and writing skills by having something to talk about.
  • anonymous on 13 Jul 10
     
    An NPR Story about a "real" travel club for girls based on an old idea
  • Shannon Mejia on 16 Jul 10
     
    That last quote cracks me up! NORRIS: Emones says that traveling to places feels better than TV. She says it feels more real. REALLY??!! I would hope so!
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The Best Investment - 0 views

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  • Shannon Mejia on 15 Jul 10
     
    Gates makes a strong case for making new technology part of our investment in education The better educated our students are, the better we will perform economically.
  • Stacy Palkovics on 16 Jul 10
     
    I agree that technology is crucial for our investment in education and that it will help us perform better economically, but we need to get a grasp on the safety aspect because it is getting way out of hand.
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The Very Few Disadvantages Of Technology - 1 views

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  • Stacy Palkovics on 16 Jul 10
     
    I must say that I agree with the majority of this article. I feel like the advantages of technology far outweigh the disadvantages; however; the invansion of privacy is a huge disadvantage which is becoming increasingly out of control. As parents, we need to continue to constantly monitor what our children are posting and texting.
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The Curious SEO: Internet Ethics, Self-Policing and Transparency-Who's the Judge? | Sea... - 0 views

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  • An interesting topic came up today within Search Mojo regarding the idea of online transparency and self-policing. Obviously, ethics comes in to play in self-policing. Whose ethics? That’s the question. Who are you to say what is and is not ethical in how I approach and execute things online?
  • Kate Puschak on 15 Jul 10
     
    I read one of Dr. Richardson's responses to a post and she was talking about self-policing so I wanted to explore that a little more. I think this article is fueled by emotions from a family issue, but it does ask some good questions!
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Negative Effects of Modern Day Technology - 1 views

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  • Shannon Mejia on 15 Jul 10
     
    Society has become more and more dependent on technology. This article talks about how sometimes we lack the patience needed to obtain information and also the skills needed to interact on a personal level.
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Nancy Willard's Weblog - 1 views

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  • telling residents of his state that 1 in 4 teens are engaging in sexting and they all risk 10 years in prison and registration as sex offenders.
    • matthewdengel
      matthewdengel on 14 Jul 10
       
      Which state will act first and set precedent for a realistic under-age sexting law?
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Children's Internet Protection Act - 1 views

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  • CIPA does not require the tracking of Internet use by minors or adults
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      matthewdengel on 14 Jul 10
       
      Screen captures are used in Henrico County to see what students are looking at during school hours when they use proxy servers
  • matthewdengel on 14 Jul 10
     
    The Law as to what can be accessed over school and library computers.
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Some Teachers Embrace Cell Phones for Class - 0 views

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shared by Stacy Palkovics on 11 Jul 10 - Cached
  • Stacy Palkovics on 11 Jul 10
     
    This article talks about teachers who actively use cell phones in their classroom. While they make some valid points and have come up with somre really creative lessons, I still am a tad bit skeptical!
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  • Andrew Stevens on 11 Jul 10
     
    From what I hear, it is a battle just to make the students keep their cell phones away and silent during the day. Would this be like opening Pandora's Box?
  • Melissa Reams on 11 Jul 10
     
    Like we discussed before, it would be hard work to use cell phones appropriately. I am skeptical as well, but it would be a great tool someday :))
  • anonymous on 12 Jul 10
     
    So is it possible that cell phones just don't fit with traditional education? In other words, as long as schools are organized the way they are, we just can't use them for all the reasons we've talked about: safety, distraction, cheating, etc. etc.
  • Stacy Palkovics on 12 Jul 10
     
    I think some teachers are willing to try and incorporate them into education, but the majority think it is too much of a hassle. As an administrator and a teacher, I personally think the cons out weigh the pros.
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One To One - 21st Century Classroom - Overview - 1 views

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  • he focus on acquiring a standard body of knowledge may no longer be relevant.
    • Garry Marshall
      Garry Marshall on 07 Jul 10
       
      The focus is now on information literacy and research fluency...
  • Garry Marshall on 07 Jul 10
     
    The one-to-one institute provides resources for integrating technology and describes some different stages of technology integration in the classroom.
  • matthewdengel on 12 Jul 10
     
    How can one say that a standard body of knowledge may no longer be relevant? This sounds like an excuse to stop paying for public education and simply making technology the end all, be all of existence. Can you imagine a world where the average citizen doesn't understand the origin of the Star Spangled Banner or the Emancipation Proclamation?
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On teaching: Computers are no substitute for the real thing | Education | The Guardian - 1 views

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shared by Garry Marshall on 08 Jul 10 - Cached
  • The interactive whiteboards that were meant to radicalise our teaching have been proven to make no real difference, other than encouraging the kind of didactic, front-of-class teaching that is supposed to induce the least learning in our charges
    • Garry Marshall
      Garry Marshall on 08 Jul 10
       
      Umm, there might be some truth to this. I've witnessed it.
  • Garry Marshall on 08 Jul 10
     
    Article discussing pitfalls of classroom technology use.
  • Shannon Mejia on 09 Jul 10
     
    I've also witnessed the use of the interactive whiteboards. The teacher stood at the front of the room and clicked on items that she had prepared on her computer while the students sat and listened just as they would during a regular lecture. It was just nicer to look at.
  • anonymous on 12 Jul 10
     
    This is the perfect example of the intersection of pedagogy and technology: if pedagogy doesn't change (ie, teacher presentation as a primary means of instruction), then technology will be used to support that. I do know a few teachers who said that maybe they brought kids to the board more, but most of them already had students come up when they had a chalkboard so it wasn't that much of a stretch.
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FUNNY - 1 views

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  • Andrew Stevens on 11 Jul 10
     
    Found this while searching around... thought I would share
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How Should Schools be Using Tech to Teach? | Education.com - 2 views

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  • So far, technology education isn’t making the grade.
    • matthewdengel
      matthewdengel on 05 Jul 10
       
      pushing for web2.0 skills and strategies
  • Shannon Mejia on 09 Jul 10
     
    I liked how the article mentioned that being technology savvy isn't the only skill necessary to succeed in the 21st century and how it is just as important to teach problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Stacy Palkovics on 11 Jul 10
     
    I agree Shannon! Sometimes I think we get so "technology happy" that we often forget some of the other skills which are equally as important.
  • Melissa Reams on 11 Jul 10
     
    I think we also forget that 21st century skills does not always mean "using a computer." Collaboration is a 21st century skill that can be achieved sans a technological device. I feel like that is all we hear....21st century learner, 21st century learner!! Do all teachers, parents and students really know what that means?
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Virginia First State to Require Internet Safety Lessons - Science News | Science & Tech... - 1 views

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  • Kelly Jessup on 10 Jul 10
     
    Did you know that Virginia was the first state to require Internet Safety training in schools? With the rise of social networking and cyberbullying Bob McDonnell (Attorney General at the time) got the law passed to require this in schools. I think it requires at least a one hour lesson each year for every student.
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  • Tia Brown on 10 Jul 10
     
    I never dreamed in a MILLION years that I would ever agree with anything that came out of McDonnell's mouth (Because as of recent his support of people like Cuccinnelli has put me over the edge!), but I do agree with what he said about students thinking that they are bulletproof and doing potentially harmful things online. I did not know that we had laws that stated that internet safety training be done. I can't think of anything official that we do with the students, but the parents must go through ibook training. I guess they go over it then. At TMS we do cyberbullying lessons, but they don't at all schools, so I am wondering where and when this state law/mandate is being taught?
  • Stacy Palkovics on 11 Jul 10
     
    I did not know this either, but I think it is great! Are all schools required to do this training because I don't think that we have anything mandatory at my school. I wish we did; for the staff, students and parents!
  • Andrew Stevens on 11 Jul 10
     
    I have actually enjoyed teaching the internet safety lessons to my students the past 2 years. I wonder if there is a possibility of some legislature requiring internet safety lessons for parents.... Just a thought.
  • Melissa Reams on 11 Jul 10
     
    I think one hour per year is minimal. I am glad it exists, but maybe a few times a year as a follow up and reminder for the kids???
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Embracing Technology - 0 views

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  • Melissa Reams on 11 Jul 10
     
    A teacher is determined to find the means to incorporate technology
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Pros and Cons (again) - 0 views

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  • Andrew Stevens on 11 Jul 10
     
    Thought that this gave some good information for both sides.

Pros and Cons - 0 views

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Pros and Cons - 0 views

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  • Melissa Reams on 11 Jul 10
     
    Roy Pea, Director, Center for Technology in Learning, SRI International Interesting speech on technology in the classroom
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