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Your Brain on Shakespeare: How the Bard Makes You Smarter - Education - GOOD - 1 views

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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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10 things to do on the first day of school… « What Ed Said - 0 views

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This just reiterates how we have been changing in the classroom and how we are going to continue to change education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This just reiterates how we have been changing in the classroom and how we are going to continue to change education.</div>

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Buying Your Way Into College - WSJ.com - 0 views

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"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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Jared Diamond on why societies collapse | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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Buffalo Seminary: I Never Saw Another Butterfly - 2 views

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Susan Drozd on 03 Mar 11

Tickets are on sale!!

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Brevity is the Soul of (t)Wit - 0 views

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This is an experiment combining Hamlet & Twitter - - Peggy - HOLD ON TO YOUR SEAT!

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

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Peg Dryden on 25 Aug 11

"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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How the Internet Affects Plagiarism | MindShift - 0 views

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"The TurnItIn research suggests that students really are trying to "do the right thing." Noting the decrease in the number of students turning to sites that are clearly identified as "cheating," the white paper asks if our new digital culture - one that promotes sharing, openness, and re-use - is running counter to some of the "fundamental tenets of education - the ability to develop, organize, and express original thoughts." The paper suggests that many students really aren't clear about what is legitimate re-use compared to plagiarism."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The TurnItIn research suggests that students really are trying to "do the right thing." Noting the decrease in the number of students turning to sites that are clearly identified as "cheating," the white paper asks if our new digital culture - one that promotes sharing, openness, and re-use - is running counter to some of the "fundamental tenets of education - the ability to develop, organize, and express original thoughts." The paper suggests that many students really aren't clear about what is legitimate re-use compared to plagiarism."</div>

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

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Peg Dryden on 18 Jul 11

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

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

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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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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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The Elusive Big Idea - NYTimes.com - 2 views

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What the future portends is more and more information - Everests of it. There won't be anything we won't know. But there will be no one thinking about it. Think about that.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What the future portends is more and more information - Everests of it. There won't be anything we won't know. But there will be no one thinking about it. Think about that.</div>

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The Future of the Book. on Vimeo - 3 views

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Peg Dryden on 06 Mar 11

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...

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

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Jake Shimabukuro plays "Bohemian Rhapsody" | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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Susan Drozd on 08 Mar 11

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY!!!!! Done in a way that has never been done before. So beautiful!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY!!!!! Done in a way that has never been done before. So beautiful!</div>

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Let Kids Rule the School - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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"We want young people to become independent and capable, yet we structure their days to the minute and give them few opportunities to do anything but answer multiple-choice questions, follow instructions and memorize information. We cast social interaction as an impediment to learning, yet all evidence points to the huge role it plays in their psychological development. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"We want young people to become independent and capable, yet we structure their days to the minute and give them few opportunities to do anything but answer multiple-choice questions, follow instructions and memorize information. We cast social interaction as an impediment to learning, yet all evidence points to the huge role it plays in their psychological development. "</div>

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Kyle Hopkins on 15 Mar 11

Fascinating opinion piece that describes one school's initiative to combat the traditional way to teach high school students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fascinating opinion piece that describes one school's initiative to combat the traditional way to teach high school students.</div>

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Mike Matas: A next-generation digital book | Video on TED.com - 1 views

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A demo of the first full length interactive book - with swipeable video and data visualizations to play with.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> A demo of the first full length interactive book - with swipeable video and data visualizations to play with.</div>

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Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles" | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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10 Tips on Personalizing Learning | Rethinking Learning - Barbara Bray - 0 views

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