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Dolores Pasciak

Bienvenido a Coding: Coding as a Foreign Language? - STEM JOBS - 2 views

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    Pros and Cons of counting coding as a foreign language.
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    I am totally against this because it is NOT the same thing at all! It's called a programming language only because you can do the same operation using different "words" based on which "language" you are coding in. The thought process is NOT the same. You don't have to memorize (although some of it does stick), you don't converse in it, you don't learn about other cultures. It just is not at all the same skill set. What I DO believe, however, is that perhaps not ALL students need to have 3 years of a foreign language. (or math, or science, or humanities) There is so much out there to learn. I believe that those students who can see a clear path, should be encouraged to study those things that will help them to get there. So if some states allow substituting coding for foreign language, but not for any other subject, I think it's very wrong!
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    You are getting a jump on our discussions for next year. My concern is - because there is so much to learn we keep adding to our program, but have not let much go. What is essential or what skills and content will our girls need for productive, ethical, and fulfilling futures?
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    Beth, I agree that coding seems like it should fall more within the math/science realm, if it must be forced into an existing category. And I also agree with Helen that we do keep adding to our program (and our school day, compared to when I first started at Sem), but we have not let much go. It's time to evaluate what's essential in 21st century education and what our priorities are. Time to create more flexibility and more pathways to a diploma. (I believe I mentioned some alternatives to you and Jody a few years ago.) Looking forward to having discussions about this next year!
Susan Drozd

Secrets of the Silk Road - 0 views

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    I found this and thought that many of you might be interested in it.  When I had Wennie in my class, she used the Silk Road as the background for storytelling in Arts Eye.  And the coolest thing?  This exhibit isn't far from us!
Susan Drozd

YouTube Tries to Teach Kids About Copyright Law - Education - GOOD - 2 views

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    I think this is pretty great.  Just wanted to share with the rest of you!
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    This is a great video.... perfect! I think I'll run it in morning meeting!
Susan Drozd

Report: Replacing $1 Bills with $1 Coins Could Save America Billions - Culture - GOOD - 3 views

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    I just found this article interesting and wanted to share!
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    interesting!
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    Thanks, Susan
Susan Drozd

Art Project, powered by Google - 0 views

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    I thought of this - specifically for my Fine Art colleagues but this could also be used in many other disciplines.  Enjoy!
Susan Drozd

Buffalo Seminary: I Never Saw Another Butterfly - 2 views

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    Tickets are on sale!! 
Susan Drozd

The Molecular Workbench Software: Computational Experiments for Science and Engineering... - 1 views

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    Something I thought our Science Department may be interested in!
Susan Drozd

Digizen - Home - 1 views

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    Beth - you may already know about this - I just wanted to share! susan
Peg Dryden

Finding the Future: Inside NYPL's All-Night Scavenger Hunt | Cover Story - 0 views

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    Lisa and Beth, Here is the update article on the NYPL scavenger hunt which is still available virtually! See last paragraph. What fun this was - love the game within the game too, with the postcards. I hope you enjoy reading this. Peg
Susan Drozd

The Future of the Book. on Vimeo - 3 views

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    Okay, I know they just announced the Nelson (ereader and software) last week. That feature alone is very cool. My favorite part of this IDEO product.... is "Alice" , how much fun would this interactive book be?? What did you say??That's right... more fun than anything, that's how much fun! :) Keep me posted if you hear more about this gadget. Got to try it out...
Peg Dryden

The Answer Sheet - Learning the French Revolution with Lady Gaga: Teachers sing history... - 1 views

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    Be sure to watch the video.
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    OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I LOVE ALL OF HER VIDEOS. THAT MADE MY (VERY TIRED) MORNING! THANKS PEG!
Peg Dryden

Incompetent Research Skills Curb Users' Problem Solving (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox) - 0 views

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    This article helps to explain the average searchers approach to Internet research. I disagree however, with his comment about not using the advanced search. As educators we should be teaching the advanced search and its benefits as well as, using it-- not waiting for the basic search to "be improved".
Sophie Michaud

CDC Warns: Early School Start Times Could Negatively Affect Sleep-Deprived Students' He... - 0 views

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    Early school start times could also negatively affect sleep-deprived teachers' health and performance. I am all for a later start time!
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