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Usability of Websites for Teenagers (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox) - 0 views

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What's good? The following interactive features all worked well because they let teens do things rather than simply sit and read: Online quizzes Forms for providing feedback or asking questions Online voting Games Features for sharing pictures or stories Message boards Forums for offering and receiving advice Features for creating a website or otherwise adding content
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Buying Your Way Into College - WSJ.com - 0 views

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Peg Dryden on 19 Feb 11

"International applicants may have an edge over U.S. residents since many schools typically drop their need-blind pledges for foreign students. Williams, which is need-blind for U.S. students, had expanded that policy to foreign students before the financial crisis, but recently reversed it. International students cost the school about $10,000 more on average than U.S. students, says Paul Boyer, director of financial aid at Williams, who says the school is "absolutely not" lowering its admissions standards. Rather, he says, the school assumes those students have the ability to pay the full cost of attendance."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"International applicants may have an edge over U.S. residents since many schools typically drop their need-blind pledges for foreign students. Williams, which is need-blind for U.S. students, had expanded that policy to foreign students before the financial crisis, but recently reversed it. International students cost the school about $10,000 more on average than U.S. students, says Paul Boyer, director of financial aid at Williams, who says the school is "absolutely not" lowering its admissions standards. Rather, he says, the school assumes those students have the ability to pay the full cost of attendance."</div>

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

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Dolores Pasciak on 27 Jun 17

Pros and Cons of counting coding as a foreign language.

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Beth Adamczyk on 02 Jul 17

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!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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!</div>

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hmarlette on 03 Jul 17

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?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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?</div>

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Dolores Pasciak on 13 Jul 17

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!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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!</div>

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Volunteer Project List | Volunteers For Peace - StumbleUpon - 0 views

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Volunteers for Peace!!!

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10 of the best apps for higher education | eCampus News - 1 views

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"As iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches become a staple on campus, here are several higher-education apps you might find useful"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"As iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches become a staple on campus, here are several higher-education apps you might find useful"</div>

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Evernote at School: The Montclair Kimberley Academy's 1:1 Program, plus Q&A W... - 1 views

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"The Montclair Kimberley Academy in Montclair, NJ-home of the first major educational deployment of Evernote. Students and faculty at the Montclair Kimberley Academy are using Evernote for everything from language learning to planning theater performances to collaborating on research projects to studying plant and insect development. In only a few months, Evernote has become a critical tool both inside and outside the classroom. Here's their story…"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Montclair Kimberley Academy in Montclair, NJ-home of the first major educational deployment of Evernote. Students and faculty at the Montclair Kimberley Academy are using Evernote for everything from language learning to planning theater performances to collaborating on research projects to studying plant and insect development. In only a few months, Evernote has become a critical tool both inside and outside the classroom. Here's their story…"</div>

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Secrets of the Silk Road - 0 views

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Susan Drozd on 20 Feb 11

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!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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!</div>

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Art Project, powered by Google - 0 views

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Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces.
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Susan Drozd on 21 Feb 11

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

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I thought of this - specifically for my Fine Art colleagues but this could also be used in many other disciplines. Enjoy!</div>

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Would a Laptop for Every Student Help? In Maine It Certainly Did - Education - GOOD - 0 views

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College students stumped by search engines, research finds | The Lookout - Yahoo! News - 1 views

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"The members of the generation that is sometimes dubbed the "millennials" are alternately reviled or lauded by the news media for their tech-savvy, gadget-loving ways. But a new ethnographic research project on students in five Illinois universities may put a dent in that reputation. It found that many college kids don't even know how to perform a simple internet search. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The members of the generation that is sometimes dubbed the "millennials" are alternately reviled or lauded by the news media for their tech-savvy, gadget-loving ways. But a new ethnographic research project on students in five Illinois universities may put a dent in that reputation. It found that many college kids don't even know how to perform a simple internet search. "</div>

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Internet Wishlist: The Suggestion Box for the Future of Technology - Business - GOOD - 1 views

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Amazon to Allow Library Lending of Kindle Books (Updated) - 1 views

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The Kindle program will support publishers' existing lending models (MacMillan and Simon & Schuster do not have a library ebook lending model). As libraries add ebook titles to their collection, they, too, will be available via the Kindle. The patron only need have a library card and select Kindle as the delivery destination. The Kindle titles will carry the same OverDrive rules and policies as other ebooks. OverDrive said it will protect users' confidential information.
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Peg Dryden on 21 Apr 11

For all the kindle users (all versions) out there, now you can download from the public library using Overdrive! This should flood the libraries with requests. :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For all the kindle users (all versions) out there, now you can download from the public library using Overdrive! This should flood the libraries with requests. :)</div>

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Beth Adamczyk on 24 Apr 11

YEAH!!!! How can they do that? Why would they?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">YEAH!!!! How can they do that? Why would they?</div>

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Kevin Spacey & Alec Baldwin Go to Bat for the Arts | Open Culture - 1 views

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Susan Drozd on 28 Apr 11

This just feels so empowering to hear! Go Arts!!!!!!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This just feels so empowering to hear! Go Arts!!!!!! </div>

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BBC News - British Library makes Google search deal - 0 views

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Peg Dryden on 22 Jun 11

For the history department, there may be some great primary documents in this collection - available for free!

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Is There a Place for Girls in STEM? - STEM JOBS - 0 views

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Reflecting for Growth - 0 views

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Thank You for Being Late - Thomas L. Friedman - 0 views

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Social Bookmarking with Diigo - Derek Bruff - 0 views

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Peg Dryden on 05 Feb 11

Good example of a teacher's observations about starting to use Diigo for social bookmarking

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100+ Free Internet Resources for Real Teachers in Real Classrooms - 0 views

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