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pctechsupport

Trusted PC Tech Support - 1 views

Computers are the most essential commodity for me, especially for my business. That is why whenever I experiences computer trouble, I would really look for a PC tech support specialist to fix my co...

started by pctechsupport on 13 Sep 11 no follow-up yet
Steve Ransom

Students Find Ways to Thwart Facebook Bans - NYTimes.com - 17 views

www.nytimes.com/...s-to-thwart-facebook-bans.html

students Facebook ban filters proxy school blocking

shared by Steve Ransom on 03 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • But schools persist. “We know there is no education in social networking,” said Ken Sanders, the principal of a middle school in Michigan that has one of the firmest bans: students can work only on computers provided by the school, and cellphones are banned, too, since smartphones can’t be blocked on schools’ systems. “Kids should be in school to learn, so we have a system that blocks all personal access,” he said.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 03 Sep 11
       
      A common sentiment for many. Kids need to learn how to resist the urge to get distracted and use Internet services for personal reasons. This is no different for adults! We all need to learn to resist things that distract us from the current task/goal at hand. However, to simply ban this doesn't help anyone learn digital social and coping skills necessary for success beyond the school walls.
Steve Ransom

Technology in Schools Faces Questions on Value - NYTimes.com - 9 views

www.nytimes.com/...-faces-questions-on-value.html

technology schools change critique measurement effectiveness integration

shared by Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • Critics counter that, absent clear proof, schools are being motivated by a blind faith in technology and an overemphasis on digital skills — like using PowerPoint and multimedia tools — at the expense of math, reading and writing fundamentals. They say the technology advocates have it backward when they press to upgrade first and ask questions later.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      A valid criticism when technology implementation is decoupled from meaningful and effective pedagogy. You can't buy measurable change/improvement.
  • district was innovating
  • how the district was innovating.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Again, this is very different than how TEACHERS are innovating their PRACTICES. It's much more challenging than making a slick brochure that communicates how much technology your district has.
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  • there is no good way to quantify those achievements — putting them in a tough spot with voters deciding whether to bankroll this approach again
  • “We’ve jumped on bandwagons for different eras without knowing fully what we’re doing. This might just be the new bandwagon,” he said. “I hope not.”
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      There's a confidence building statement for you....
  • $46.3 million for laptops, classroom projectors, networking gear and other technology for teachers and administrators.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Exactly... and how much was spent on equipping teachers to change their practices to effectively leverage this new infrastructure?
  • If we know something works
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      And what is that "something"? New technology? If so, you missed the boat.
  • it is hard to separate the effect of the laptops from the effect of the teacher training
  • The high-level analyses that sum up these various studies, not surprisingly, give researchers pause about whether big investments in technology make sense.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Why does the argument for making schools relevant and using current cultural tools need to be backed with performance data? Give politicians and superintendents horses instead of cars and see how long that lasts.
  • Good teachers, he said, can make good use of computers, while bad teachers won’t, and they and their students could wind up becoming distracted by the technology.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Finally, a valid point.
  • “Test scores are the same, but look at all the other things students are doing: learning to use the Internet to research, learning to organize their work, learning to use professional writing tools, learning to collaborate with others.”
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Exactly. But somehow, "value" has been equated with test scores alone. Do we have a strong body of research on pencil effectiveness or clay effectiveness or chair effectiveness?
  • “It’s not the stuff that counts — it’s what you do with it that matters.”
  • “There is a connection between the physical hand on the paper and the words on the page,” she said. “It’s intimate.”
  • “They’re inundated with 24/7 media, so they expect it,”
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      And you expect them to always engage enthusiastically with tools that are no longer relevant in their culture?
  • The 30 students in the classroom held wireless clickers into which they punched their answers. Seconds later, a pie chart appeared on the screen: 23 percent answered “True,” 70 percent “False,” and 6 percent didn’t know.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Okay... and you follow up with a totally trivial example of the power of technology in learning.
  • term” that can slide past critical analysis.
  • engagement is a “fluffy
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Very true
  • rofessor Cuban at Stanford argues that keeping children engaged requires an environment of constant novelty, which cannot be sustained.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      If that is so, why not back up your claim by linking to the source here. I have a feeling he has been misquoted and taken out of context here.
  • that computers can distract and not instruct.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Computers don't really "instruct". That's why we have teachers who are supposed to know what they are doing and why they are doing it... and monitoring kids while keeping learning meaningful.
  • guide on the side.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      But many teachers are simply not prepared for how to do this effectively. To ignore this fact is just naive.
  • Professor Cuban at Stanford
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Are they in love with Cuban or something? Perhaps they should actually look at the research... or interview other authorities. Isn't that what reporting is all about? I think this reporter must be a product of too much Google, right?
  • But she loves the fact that her two children, a fourth-grader and first-grader, are learning technology, including PowerPoint
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Again, the fact that any supporter is happy that their kids are learning PowerPoint illustrates the degree of naiveté in their understanding of technology's role in learning.
  • creating an impetus to rethink education entirely
  • Mr. Share bases his buying decisions on two main factors: what his teachers tell him they need, and his experience. For instance, he said he resisted getting the interactive whiteboards sold as Smart Boards until, one day in 2008, he saw a teacher trying to mimic the product with a jury-rigged projector setup. “It was an ‘Aha!’ moment,” he said, leading him to buy Smart Boards, made by a company called Smart Technologies.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Herein lies another huge problem. Mr. Director of Technology seems to base no decisions on what the learning and technology literature have to say... nor does he consult those who would be considered authorities on technology infused learning (emphasis on learning here)
  • This is big business.
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      No kidding.
  • “Do we really need technology to learn?” she said. “It’s a very valid time to ask the question, right before this goes on the ballot.”
    • Steve Ransom
      Steve Ransom on 04 Sep 11
       
      Anyone who asks that should volunteer to have their home and work computer confiscated. After all, it's just a distraction, right?
laguna loire

Modern Residence And Warm Design in Tel Aviv - 0 views

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home Modern soft hues sq foot structure studio alex tel aviv israel

shared by laguna loire on 12 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • laguna loire on 12 Sep 11
     
    This glorious searching residence was produced by studio Alex Meitlis which is situated just outdoors Tel Aviv, Israel. Showing an extremely original architecture, the structure handles get noticed which we feel you will be taken up within the design too. The house has two levels together with an overall total living area of 4,520 sq foot .
Martin Burrett

Count Me In Too - 0 views

www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/...children.html

numeracy addition subtraction multiplication division maths

shared by Martin Burrett on 19 Sep 11 - Cached
  • Martin Burrett on 19 Sep 11
     
    A site full of good maths resources and tools to use in the classroom. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths
seth kutcher

Remote Computer Assistance - 1 views

My computer often experiences trouble and I could hardly find someone to fix it for me, especially when it happens during the wee hours of the morning. My friend told me about Computer Assistance O...

computer assistance

started by seth kutcher on 05 Oct 11 no follow-up yet
shalani mujer

Quality Tech Support - 1 views

I am an online writer and I consider my computer as my best friend. I have to make sure that my computer is in good condition always. Unfortnately, I have been experiencing computer problems lately...

tech support

started by shalani mujer on 06 Oct 11 no follow-up yet
Maggie Verster

Response to a Criticism about Using Twitter in the Classroom - 14 views

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twitter classroom teaching school2.0

shared by Maggie Verster on 03 Nov 09 - Cached
  • After all, kids can write all kinds of nonsense on a sheet of paper and spread it around school, as well; they've been doing that for generations. Yet, I don't see too many teachers wondering whether we should allow them to write.
liza cainz

Helpful and Polite Computer Tech Support Service - 1 views

I thank the competent team of Help Gurus for being able to respond to my call after my computer slowed down last week. As I have suspected, the computer tech support technician found out that it wa...

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started by liza cainz on 06 Apr 11 no follow-up yet
Steve Ransom

Strictly business? Personal tweets make profs more "credible" - 10 views

arstechnica.com/...edible-than-scholarly-ones.ars

twitter study research highered credibility professors

shared by Steve Ransom on 29 Mar 11 - No Cached
  • At least among the young.
  • The researchers found that older students tended to rate the professors lower in credibility after having viewed their Twitter accounts. These students were also more likely to think it was a bad idea for professors to have Twitter accounts at all, citing the potential for revealing too much personal information and creating an awkward student/teacher relationship.
  • Steve Ransom on 29 Mar 11
     
    students perceive instructors who make social tweets as more credible than instructors who remain strictly business, lending support to the idea that knowing a real human is behind the Twitter stream helps people feel more confident about that person's abilities.
Sue Tobin

PrimaryWall - Web based sticky notes for schools - 50 views

primarywall.com

web2.0 collaboration primarywall wallwisher notes stickies tools sticky

shared by Sue Tobin on 01 Apr 11 - No Cached
  • Steve Ransom on 01 Apr 11
     
    Seems much more responsive and sortable!!) than WallWisher... can't embed links or other media, though.
  • Karen Jones on 01 Apr 11
     
    Good but basic - would like some colours and ability to embed. Moderation handy too. It works though!
pctech spportnow

PC Tech Support Now Really Helps - 2 views

I am a father of two and my wife is working abroad. There came a time when my computer experienced a breakdown which really cut off my daily chatting session with my wife through Skype. I reported ...

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started by pctech spportnow on 12 Jul 11 no follow-up yet
lyn shen

Importance of Online Computer Tech Support - 3 views

I am a writer and I have a lot of deadlines to beat in submitting my articles to my editor. I often experience computer troubleshooting and it really makes me feel sad whenever I have some pending ...

online computer tech support

started by lyn shen on 23 Jun 11 no follow-up yet
john sega

Reliable Desktop Computer Support Service - 1 views

We all know that a computer offers us a lot of benefits. That is why, it is always essential for us to keep our PC in good condition at all times. Unfortunately, I have experienced desktop problems...

Support computer tech pc Technical desktop

started by john sega on 13 Oct 11 no follow-up yet
seth kutcher

Excellent Computer Repair Service - 1 views

My work relies heavily on computer. That is why I cannot afford to delay my report just because I am having computer problems. I bought this computer unit 5 years ago and maybe because it is alread...

computer repair

started by seth kutcher on 02 Nov 11 no follow-up yet
sunkwikcook

Pressure Cooker: The All-Rounder Kitchen Accessory - 0 views

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sunkwik pressure cooker manufacturer products accessories india

shared by sunkwikcook on 11 Sep 14 - No Cached
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  • sunkwikcook on 11 Sep 14
     
    Pressure cooker accessories are very important. As long as the accessories are working properly the cooker works fine too. One must be careful to keep a check on the accessories. If things have worn out it is important for them to be replaced immediately.
milesmorales

What You Have To Know About Homeschooling - 1 views

Homeschooling can be a good way for your children to learn, but if they don't have a good teacher, then your homeschooling efforts will be worthless. A good teacher is one of the most important asp...

started by milesmorales on 14 Aug 14 no follow-up yet
Jonsh Flemming

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