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1-to-1 Computing: Turning Around School Technology - 6 views

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This article explains why the district chose laptops over tablet and how the community is helping to turn the schools around.

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Allison Browne on 08 Dec 11

This is a very throrough article.If replaceing computers every 4 years and maintaining them is only 4% of the budget, I wonder what all the resistence is to schools maintaining computers. Is 4% still too much? Is 4% specific to this Alabama district? Also, I felt individualized instruction for foreign language would be the best way to transition a school towards networked individualized learning in a school environment. It's silly that everyone in elementary schools has to take the same language simply because there is only one foreign language teacher. Instead of a Spanish teacher you would need to hire multi-lingual specialists who are able to monitor langauge acquisition. Cool future!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a very throrough article.If replaceing computers every 4 years and maintaining them is only 4% of the budget, I wonder what all the resistence is to schools maintaining computers. Is 4% still too much? Is 4% specific to this Alabama district? Also, I felt individualized instruction for foreign language would be the best way to transition a school towards networked individualized learning in a school environment. It's silly that everyone in elementary schools has to take the same language simply because there is only one foreign language teacher. Instead of a Spanish teacher you would need to hire multi-lingual specialists who are able to monitor langauge acquisition. Cool future!</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 09 Dec 11

"The teachers that were involved said that if every kid had their own computer, we could do amazing things". It would be interesting to know if the teachers presented some concrete ideas of 'amazing things'. It would also be interesting to know whether they have a bank of spare laptops to loan to the students while the defective ones are getting fixed. I have a feeling that in the not-so-distant future the choice between a tablet and a computer may become a moot point. The hardware that powers a MacBook Air and iPad is very similar. We have laptops that double as tablets and tablets that are paired with a keyboard to be used as a laptop. Eventually these two will merge.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The teachers that were involved said that if every kid had their own computer, we could do amazing things". It would be interesting to know if the teachers presented some concrete ideas of 'amazing things'. It would also be interesting to know whether they have a bank of spare laptops to loan to the students while the defective ones are getting fixed. I have a feeling that in the not-so-distant future the choice between a tablet and a computer may become a moot point. The hardware that powers a MacBook Air and iPad is very similar. We have laptops that double as tablets and tablets that are paired with a keyboard to be used as a laptop. Eventually these two will merge.</div>

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Billie Fitzpatrick on 19 Dec 11

Great overview of the issues -- I agree with Kasthuri -- I think the issue will become moot

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400 Free Online Courses from Top Universities | Open Culture - 7 views

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Here is a highly populated list of open course offerings at various universities on the internet. This is certainly going to be disruptive to the pay-for-learning model of higher education. Some issues: does it make sense to attach some sort of certification of completion? Is it feasible or desirable to offer complete open courses, or would it be better to make the offerings more granular in nature? Should users be able to remix offerings from various courses to create custom courses?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here is a highly populated list of open course offerings at various universities on the internet. This is certainly going to be disruptive to the pay-for-learning model of higher education. Some issues: does it make sense to attach some sort of certification of completion? Is it feasible or desirable to offer complete open courses, or would it be better to make the offerings more granular in nature? Should users be able to remix offerings from various courses to create custom courses?</div>

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Chris McEnroe on 09 Jan 12

This is fantastic! Thank, Steve.

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/PCAST/pcast_edit_dec-2013... - 0 views

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Mirza Ramic on 21 Dec 13

A letter to President Obama about MOOCs and higher education, from his council of advisors on science and technology. This was released just a couple of days ago and highlights some of the potential benefits and current issues in the ongoing MOOC debate which we have all discussed. "Although the new technologies introduced by MOOCs are still in their infancy, and many questions and challenges remain, we believe that they hold the possibility of transforming education at all levels by providing better metrics for educational outcomes, and better alignment of incentives for innovation in pedagogy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A letter to President Obama about MOOCs and higher education, from his council of advisors on science and technology. This was released just a couple of days ago and highlights some of the potential benefits and current issues in the ongoing MOOC debate which we have all discussed. "Although the new technologies introduced by MOOCs are still in their infancy, and many questions and challenges remain, we believe that they hold the possibility of transforming education at all levels by providing better metrics for educational outcomes, and better alignment of incentives for innovation in pedagogy."</div>

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How to Choose the Best Apps for Young Learners -- THE Journal - 4 views

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young children apps

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raises interesting developmental issues about kids and apps

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MANIT JAIN on 21 Sep 13

"Toy vs Tool", simple and powerful idea

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Free Technology for Teachers: Alternatives to YouTube - 1 views

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Video for access issues.

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Is Google Glass Worth the Risk in Education? - 1 views

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Google glass education

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google glass issues with learning

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Do Your Social Media Policies Run Afoul of the First Amendment? - 0 views

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social media first amendment

shared by Chris Dede on 24 Sep 13 - No Cached

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interesting legal issues about education policies

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Analysis suggests MOOCs will be more disruptive than open access journals | Inside High... - 2 views

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disruptive open access higher ed chronicle Education MOOCs

shared by Mirza Ramic on 23 Oct 13 - No Cached

Mirza Ramic on 23 Oct 13

More on MOOCs: "One one side, there are those who portray traditional higher education models as enjoying too much immunity from market forces and public demands for greater academic efficiency and productivity; on the other side are faculty groups and others who are struggling against a narrative of disruption that sees higher education as a business while discounting the issues of academic quality, freedom and governance."

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TakingITGlobal - TIGed - Best Practices - 0 views

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social networking community collaboration international global issues professional development

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on. MySpace, Facebook and the major commercial sites have begun to connect youth to elections, issues and causes, and the voluntary sector around the world is using the Internet to inform and involve youth. For educators, tools like TakingITGlobal.org present an opportunity to combine engaging socia
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Youth speak out on digital divide - 0 views

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Digital divide Developing countries

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simultaneously amazed by and afraid of modern technological advances
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  It's a novel concept to see youths afraid of technology- in America, this attitude is usually reserved for parents, teachers, and other non-digital-natives...
  
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these services are expensive and thus digital barriers are widening
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  In America, we have tried to fix this by offering computer access in the schools. We don't have digital cafes offering computer access in many locations- typically it's just WiFi connections. Unfortunately, this means disadvantaged students are forced to complete any computer-based assignments before, during, and after school, while the building is still open.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In America, we have tried to fix this by offering computer access in the schools. We don't have digital cafes offering computer access in many locations- typically it's just WiFi connections. Unfortunately, this means disadvantaged students are forced to complete any computer-based assignments before, during, and after school, while the building is still open.</div>
  
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Now, in the age of Internet 2.0, the web is of no use if only some people have access to it. Perhaps the digital society can help with this - I believe that promoting tele-education in our cities will help these people to get good education.
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  If you're not yet familiar with it, check out the WIDE World site through HGSE. It's a good example of online learning and community building, and you might be interested in some of the topics! http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you're not yet familiar with it, check out the WIDE World site through HGSE. It's a good example of online learning and community building, and you might be interested in some of the topics! <a href="http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/</a></div>
  
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Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09

Hi T561- a bit old, but an international perspective on the inequality of technology access across the globe. This article links in with the TIE list discussions about the One Laptop Per Child effort as well. If we want to use technology to break down international barriers, like Dede's "Microsoft of the future" film, we have to address the issue of accessibility, both across the globe and within our own student population.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi T561- a bit old, but an international perspective on the inequality of technology access across the globe. This article links in with the TIE list discussions about the One Laptop Per Child effort as well. If we want to use technology to break down international barriers, like Dede's "Microsoft of the future" film, we have to address the issue of accessibility, both across the globe and within our own student population.</div>

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STLtoday - Associated Press News - 0 views

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Jennifer Hern on 18 Sep 09

Students around the world join together to solve global issues, such as the environment, energy, and the global recession, via Webcasts, the Internet, and VChat.

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A copyright black hole swallows our culture (Financial Times - Opinion) - 0 views

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Chris Johnson on 07 Sep 09

This is a very salient issue in modern education and the results of the Google Books issue will have a great impact on academia.

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Chris Johnson on 07 Sep 09

This is an article by professor of Law at Duke. His argument focuses around Google's Book search service and the recent litigation surrounding it. He criticizes both sides and recommends that we collectively rethink the ideas behind copyright.

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Advance Access to E-Learning Special Report and Open House on edweek.org - 4 views

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e-educators online learning distance education e-learning

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Chris Dede on 20 Sep 10

Special report on e-learning highlights policy issues related to teaching

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The US gov't addresses the issues brought up in "Superman" - 3 views

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Obama education policy waiting for superman

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Mitch(ell) Miller on 27 Sep 10

As usual, it takes a movie for people to open up to the issues in the world around them.

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OECD Inspired by technology - 0 views

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This report highlights key issues to facilitate understanding of how a systemic approach to technology-based school innovations can contribute to quality education for all while promoting a more equal and effective education system. It focuses on the novel concept of systemic innovation, as well as presenting the emerging opportunities to generate innovations that stem from Web 2.0 and the important investments and efforts that have gone into the development and promotion of digital resources. It also shows alternative ways to monitor, assess and scale up technology-based innovations. Some country cases, as well as fresh and alternative research frameworks, are presented.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This report highlights key issues to facilitate understanding of how a systemic approach to technology-based school innovations can contribute to quality education for all while promoting a more equal and effective education system. It focuses on the novel concept of systemic innovation, as well as presenting the emerging opportunities to generate innovations that stem from Web 2.0 and the important investments and efforts that have gone into the development and promotion of digital resources. It also shows alternative ways to monitor, assess and scale up technology-based innovations. Some country cases, as well as fresh and alternative research frameworks, are presented. </div>

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10 Web trends to watch in 2010 - CNN.com - 1 views

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trends technology AR augmented reality twitter facebook Google GPS curation cloud computing social gaming privacy

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Article highlighting web trends from AR to privacy issues.

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MIT wins Pentagon prize in social networking contest - 0 views

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Social Networking Collaboration

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"According to DARPA, the goal of the Network Challenge was to explore how "broad-scope problems can be tackled using social networking tools." It said it aimed to look at such issues as mobilization, collaboration, and trust in diverse social networking constructs."

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Top News - How to protect your privacy on Facebook - 0 views

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Web 2.0 Facebook privacy

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It seems the privacy issue is never ending and becoming even more of a topic as changes that are supposed to better control privacy make settings even more complicated.

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momswithapps.com - - 1 views

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shared by Stephen Bresnick on 26 Sep 11 - Cached

Stephen Bresnick on 26 Sep 11

With all of the unfounded claims being made by developers of early childhood learning toys regarding the educational efficacy of their products (read BABY EINSTEIN), I think that groups such as this one that review apps for safety and quality issues will become increasingly important. It's crazy that Android requires nothing of their Android Market developers than to pay a fee and submit a description and a few screenshots. App quality control will become a big deal, I'm predicting...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With all of the unfounded claims being made by developers of early childhood learning toys regarding the educational efficacy of their products (read BABY EINSTEIN), I think that groups such as this one that review apps for safety and quality issues will become increasingly important. It's crazy that Android requires nothing of their Android Market developers than to pay a fee and submit a description and a few screenshots. App quality control will become a big deal, I'm predicting...</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 27 Sep 11

Stephen, Looks like a great business opportunity - an Apps Rating Agency like Moodys or S&P?

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The Simpsons: Bart Gets a "Z" - full episode - 0 views

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Simpsons satire web 2.0 technology texting twitter education

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David Chen on 07 Oct 09

This recent episode of "The Simpsons" addresses, incidentally (and in a way characteristic of the show), some of the issues we discussed in class. Nothing terribly profound, but I thought it had an amusing satire of modern teacher education programs.

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