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Is PowerPoint in the Classroom 'Evil'? - 0 views

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shared by Kim Hefty on 24 Feb 14 - No Cached
  • Kim Hefty on 24 Feb 14
     
    Rather than learning to write a report using sentences, children are being taught how to formulate client pitches and infomercials. Elementary school PowerPoint exercises ... typically consist of 10 to 20 words and a piece of clip art on each slide in a presentation of three to six slides - a total of perhaps 80 words (15 seconds of silent reading) for a week of work.

Spreadsheet in the classroom resources - 0 views

started by Joseph Bodnar on 05 Mar 14 no follow-up yet
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A Week in the Life 11-2 - Home - 0 views

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  • Melissa Getz on 16 Jul 13
     
    This is an example from the Flat Classroom Project that unites teams from various schools through out the US and the world to compare/contrast their demographics and what represents their country. Each group does a final project they present to the other schools in the cohort.
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Social Media: An Asset For Teachers and Leaders - Leadership 360 - Education Week - 1 views

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  • Jackie Gerstein on 15 Dec 13
     

    Social Media: An Asset For Teachers and Leaders
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Using mLearning and MOOCs to Understand Chaos, Emergence and Complexity in Education - 3 views

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  • kooloberlander on 24 Jun 14
     
    This is a case study of a six week MOOC on mobile learning. This case study focuses on connectivist learning inside an open course that is self-organizing. And includes internal diversity, internal redunacny, neighbor interaction and decentralized control.
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Connectivism and its Critics: What Connectivism Is Not ~ Stephen's Web - 2 views

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  • danielbmc on 23 Jun 14
     
    Stephen Downes defends the ability of Connectivism to provide for instruction against some of the common critiques. He argues that many of the critics cite the lack of changes in educational institutions as proof that Connectivism is impractical. However, Downes believes we should not look at if the changes have happened, but what the outcomes would be if they did change. While he agrees the model can be chaotic, he asserts that it does not mean it can not be effective.
  • Matt Hoge on 24 Jun 14
     
    Great resource! Reading Sephen Downes takes me back to my Edtech 504 days! Two great points he makes about connectivism. 1."These arguments, it seems to me, are circular. They defend the current practice by the current practice." 2. "Saying that "can lead to some educational chaos" is therefore not a criticism of connectivism. " Each of these statements from the article are very profound and support well the fact that just because education has its issues doesn't mean the theories are wrong.
  • mike pennella on 24 Jun 14
     
    Found the google doc in particular very helpful. I made the argument in my blog entry this week that connectivism is in part hard to nail down because you have two ideological who are on similar (but not identical wavelengths). The only thing I am not sure I jive with is the whole "yes, you're going to be overwhelmed, but that's the modern world, deal with it" philosophy. Information filtering and search advances over the next several years are going to mitigate a lot more of this cognitive overload, I believe.
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Obama on computers - 1 views

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  • David Rattner on 21 Jun 13
     
    In this Bloomberg's Business Week article, Aaron Ricadela explores the Obama push to increase the number of computers available to students in America.
  • Dana Daines-Smith on 21 Jun 13
     
    It's great to see that Obama wants to increase student access to computers but we all know that computers are just a tool. Hopefully he understands the need to provide PD to teachers so that they can use the computers effectively. The worst thing that could happen would be to purchase all the computers and have them sit in the corner with nobody using them.
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Guideline on Censorship: Don't Let it Become an Issue in Your Schools - 0 views

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  • Teachers should be encouraged to think through a rationale for any book to be read to or by the entire class. For primary teachers, who may read aloud many picture books to their classes each week, a written rationale is not practical. However, teachers should be prepared to explain their choices, stating why the book was chosen and what the objectives are in terms of the problems, needs, or interests of their individual class.
  • Obviously, the teacher should be thoroughly familiar with all assigned selections. In short, professional responsibility means not only selecting print and nonprint materials, but also possessing a willingness and ability to defend the choices made.
  • Appropriateness Factors to be considered in assessing the appropriateness of books are children's interests, the age level and/or maturity of children in relation to the book being considered, and the content, format and illustration.
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  • Breadth of Coverage Books may present problems of stereotyping with respect to sex and to race. Religion, politics, and questions of morality or patriotism are issues about which there are considerable differences of opinion. The importance of such books may lie mainly, or only, in their historical viewpoint and should be presented as such to children who read them. Teachers and librarians should be aware of these considerations and should make every effort to provide materials which present alternate points of view. Historically there have always been those who have recognized the offensiveness of these materials. Children, like adults exposed to new ideas, can accept or reject them, based on input from all viewpoints. All opinions require protection under the First Amendment.
  • IF and AFTER censorship problems arise (and before a formal complaint procedure is initiated), here are some approaches and considerations: Be sure to inform your principal of any complaint, and how you plan to handle it. Urge your principal to read or view the material objected to. Afterwards, share with him/her your reasons for using the material with children. Also, try to get a school board member and a local minister, rabbi, or priest to read or look at the material. If a parent complains about material, insisting on an immediate discussion about it, defer such a discussion; make an appointment with him/her for a later time. At the same time, assure the parent that you have a concern for the child's interest. Neither you nor the parent should be in the position of discussing material without careful consideration beforehand of the factors that are to be discussed. Do not defend materials on the spur of the moment. Apart from being unfair to all concerned, and particularly to children, it is your professional duty to present your views thoughtfully and with consideration. Reread or review the material in question, even though you may already be familiar with it. Identify its strengths. Put down in writing why you believe it is proper and useful in your teaching program. Collect reviews of the material from such publications as Language Arts, English Journal, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Horn Book, School Library Journal, and other professional publications. There may be three to five parents, other than the complaining parents, who may be particularly supportive of your teaching objectives. Request that they read or view the material being questioned and invite their written reactions, addressed to you and your principal
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Stotan Unplugged: In Defense of Name-Calling - 1 views

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  • First, a disclaimer.  I didn’t say it because Sherman’s stunningly accomplished novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, gets challenged and banned in “conservative” communities with chilling regularity because of realistic language, a hilarious masturbation scene and a mirthfully scathing indictment of the difficulties of a young outsider finding his way through institutional racism.  I said it because Sherman is a member of the only group in our country who can legitimately lay claim to taking their country back.
  • I’m in Chicago today, hosting the American Library Association’s Great Chicago Readout, kicking off our celebration of Banned Books Week with authors of some of the top ten banned books of 2010.  I look over the list of reasons for the challenges and bannings: religious perspective, homosexual content, sexual content, offensive language, suicide.  Human things.  Things the people who want to “take our country back” don’t want kids to talk about; human things the “conservative right” doesn’t think should be part of human education.  Wow.
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Computer Science Education Week - 0 views

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  • Matthew Gudenius on 31 Jan 10
     
    Reasons -- and resources! -- for teaching computer science to our students
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My Hero Project - 1 views

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shared by Ashley Leneway on 14 Mar 10 - Cached
  • Judy Sweetman on 14 Mar 10
     
    This nonprofit site not only provides information on international heroes for students, but it also requests student reporters. Reports can be written or videos can be created. Pictures can also be uploaded.
  • Ashley Leneway on 08 Sep 11
     
    Ashley Leneway Week 2, Link 2
  • Ashley Leneway on 08 Sep 11
     
    This website is designed to teach about heroes and humanity. People can submit essays, art or films they have created about a hero of their choosing.

Links used in Assignment for Week 8 - EdTech 541 - 1 views

started by Ira Miller on 17 Mar 10 no follow-up yet
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Thousands of Free Lesson Plans and Educational Resources for Teachers | Verizon Thinkfi... - 0 views

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shared by Robin Nappi on 25 Sep 11 - Cached
  • Robin Nappi on 25 Sep 11
     
    Learn about creating classroom rules for diverse groups. This two-week online course helps participants learn how Thinkfinity's social network can benefit educators. (one graduate credit) Iron Worker's Hard Hat, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Experience the events of September 11, 2001.
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A New Model of Storytelling: Transmedia | Edutopia - 0 views

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shared by Susan Weitzman-Trifman on 31 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • Susan Weitzman-Trifman on 31 Aug 11
     
    This article tells about a new model of storytelling, with active involvement of readers. The creator of this new art is Laura Fleming (@larfleming on Twitter), a library media specialist in a K-6 school in New Jersey, who is passionate about the intersection of storytelling and technology. She blogs at EdTech Insight. (Week 1, Link 1 for EdTech541)
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MAP Math - 0 views

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shared by Susan Weitzman-Trifman on 31 Aug 11 - Cached
  • Susan Weitzman-Trifman on 31 Aug 11
     
    A great resource for teachers that use MAP standardized testing, with links to various math activities according to RIT scores of students. (Week 1, Link 2 for EdTech541)
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