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In the Future, the Cost of Education will be Zero - 2 views

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shared by Xavier Rozas on 14 Nov 09 - Cached

Xavier Rozas on 14 Nov 09

Never underestimate the sociocultural relationship education and prestige share. Interesting article though...

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Comprehensive List of Free Online Classes and Online Courses | Diigo - 1 views

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Benjamin Berte on 02 Nov 09

There are many courses to choose from in various subject matters. Creating Interactive Multimedia & Web 2.0 in the Education section looked especially interesting to me.

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Technology | Web ads that learn from you | Los Angeles Times - 0 views

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"Thanks to the simple addition of thumbs up and thumbs down buttons on many websites, advertisers are finally getting a sense of how enjoyable (or annoying) their ads are."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Thanks to the simple addition of thumbs up and thumbs down buttons on many websites, advertisers are finally getting a sense of how enjoyable (or annoying) their ads are."</div>

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Technology Institute for Music Educators - 0 views

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Brigham Hall on 24 Nov 09

The Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to assist music educators in applying technology to improve teaching and learning in music. I've been a member and supporter for a while. Worth checking out

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to assist music educators in applying technology to improve teaching and learning in music. I've been a member and supporter for a while. Worth checking out</div>

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Special Reports - eSN Special Report: Learning in 3-D - 2 views

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Kellie Demmler on 25 Nov 09

As prices fall, technology has more potential to be used in the classroom.

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Learn the five secrets of innovation - CNN.com - 0 views

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shared by Xavier Rozas on 30 Nov 09 - Cached

Xavier Rozas on 30 Nov 09

Basic but a good refresher on the maverick mind of futurists in business

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Putting Text Messaging BACK in the Classroom - 0 views

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shared by Bridget Binstock on 12 Oct 11 - No Cached

Bridget Binstock on 12 Oct 11

See a need, build something to meet the need, and go from there... StudyBoost is the result of a brother watching his brother and friend try to study for the GMAT without carrying around the book. Born: an IM client that allows for collaboration on questions and answers applicable to the test by both students and teachers - wherever and whenever. For Wiske's class - wouldn't this fit nicely into the CoI and PI models? If so, why wouldn't school embrace this use instead of worrying about inappropriate use of phones in class? Make the lesson or assignment engaging enough - generative enough - to hook and sustain appropriate interaction on the device that 93% of children have ACCESS to? Sounds like a win-win?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">See a need, build something to meet the need, and go from there... StudyBoost is the result of a brother watching his brother and friend try to study for the GMAT without carrying around the book. Born: an IM client that allows for collaboration on questions and answers applicable to the test by both students and teachers - wherever and whenever. For Wiske's class - wouldn't this fit nicely into the CoI and PI models? If so, why wouldn't school embrace this use instead of worrying about inappropriate use of phones in class? Make the lesson or assignment engaging enough - generative enough - to hook and sustain appropriate interaction on the device that 93% of children have ACCESS to? Sounds like a win-win?</div>

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Inflating the Software Report Card - 2 views

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shared by Jennifer Lavalle on 12 Oct 11 - No Cached

Jennifer Lavalle on 12 Oct 11

Speaking of being wary of marketers pitching 'magical digital products'...this study found "no discernible effects" on high school students standardized test scores - of course, we must ask how the effects were measured (what the test actually tests) and measure in what ways software has a meaningful effect on student's learning...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Speaking of being wary of marketers pitching 'magical digital products'...this study found "no discernible effects" on high school students standardized test scores - of course, we must ask how the effects were measured (what the test actually tests) and measure in what ways software has a meaningful effect on student's learning...</div>

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Melinda Schindler on 13 Oct 11

I think Karen Cator makes a good point in the article when she talks about standardized tests being the sole gauge for assessing the effectiveness of the programs. While the programs may be used with the intent to improve test scores, I'd also argue it's important for digital literacy to be valued as a skill in its own right. Thus while test scores may not reflect the sought-after results, other important skills may still have been developed by using the programs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think Karen Cator makes a good point in the article when she talks about standardized tests being the sole gauge for assessing the effectiveness of the programs. While the programs may be used with the intent to improve test scores, I'd also argue it's important for digital literacy to be valued as a skill in its own right. Thus while test scores may not reflect the sought-after results, other important skills may still have been developed by using the programs.</div>

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Augmented Reality Through Your Wireless Headset - 0 views

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shared by Katherine Tarulli on 14 Oct 11 - No Cached

Katherine Tarulli on 14 Oct 11

A fascinating video about using an existing technology (wireless headsets) as a vehicle for an emerging technology (augmented reality).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A fascinating video about using an existing technology (wireless headsets) as a vehicle for an emerging technology (augmented reality).</div>

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Bridget Binstock on 15 Oct 11

Thanks for sharing. The prediction of the device "watching and learning about you and then making suggestions as to what it should program" is a little to "Big Brother" for me and then there's the consideration as to what happens if the device is lost - will someone who picks it up have access to your information, or will it be "smart" enough to know that it is no longer with its original owner? Interesting things to think about.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks for sharing. The prediction of the device "watching and learning about you and then making suggestions as to what it should program" is a little to "Big Brother" for me and then there's the consideration as to what happens if the device is lost - will someone who picks it up have access to your information, or will it be "smart" enough to know that it is no longer with its original owner? Interesting things to think about.</div>

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Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad - 3 views

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Tommie Anthony Henderson on 18 Oct 11

This article is one of the many articles to hit the American landscape about Steve Jobs and his legacy to education. But, we must admit that during his time at Apple - public spending on education and specifically technology in education has increased. But, standardized test results are still virtually unchanged.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is one of the many articles to hit the American landscape about Steve Jobs and his legacy to education. But, we must admit that during his time at Apple - public spending on education and specifically technology in education has increased. But, standardized test results are still virtually unchanged.</div>

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Jennifer Lavalle on 01 Nov 11

Article about Virginia's DOE Apple iPad initiative. Lots of things to say about this but those who are interested in what schools might do with iPads should take a look about what Virginia is talking about...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article about Virginia's DOE Apple iPad initiative. Lots of things to say about this but those who are interested in what schools might do with iPads should take a look about what Virginia is talking about...</div>

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When expected network reliability and security goes awry - 1 views

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shared by Bridget Binstock on 15 Oct 11 - No Cached

Bridget Binstock on 15 Oct 11

This opinion article attacks RIM (Blackberry) for the outage fiasco experienced earlier this week and it got me thinking about the server outages, latency, bandwidth issues that schools face routinely even when trying to upgrade their infrastructure to meet the demands of today's technology. If education adopts mobile devices as essential or central tools in the formal learning space, how might the frequency of "dead zones" or transmittal issues effect the synchronous advantage of using such devices in class? If RIM had issues, I guess maybe it just adds one more layer of complexity and consideration to the integration of mobile technology into the classroom that will have to be accounted for and more importantly - tolerated?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This opinion article attacks RIM (Blackberry) for the outage fiasco experienced earlier this week and it got me thinking about the server outages, latency, bandwidth issues that schools face routinely even when trying to upgrade their infrastructure to meet the demands of today's technology. If education adopts mobile devices as essential or central tools in the formal learning space, how might the frequency of "dead zones" or transmittal issues effect the synchronous advantage of using such devices in class? If RIM had issues, I guess maybe it just adds one more layer of complexity and consideration to the integration of mobile technology into the classroom that will have to be accounted for and more importantly - tolerated?</div>

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pradeepg on 15 Oct 11

While this is a factor to consider, we must consider the frequency of such outages.

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Montessori in the 21st Century - 1 views

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shared by James Glanville on 17 Oct 11 - No Cached

James Glanville on 17 Oct 11

Interesting look at mapping 21st Century Skills to Montessori .

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Bridget Binstock on 17 Oct 11

I am a fan of the Motessori approach and am encouraged to see that they are mapping the new technology skills to the tenets of what has been working so well for them already.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I am a fan of the Motessori approach and am encouraged to see that they are mapping the new technology skills to the tenets of what has been working so well for them already.</div>

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Out With Textbooks, in With Laptops for an Indiana School District - 0 views

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Parents Urged Again to Limit TV for Youngest - 0 views

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shared by Yan Feng on 19 Oct 11 - No Cached

Yan Feng on 19 Oct 11

Technology is a double-edged sword. Young children cannot be exposed to the screen all day long, but there is no need to make a fuss about it. They can still learn a lot if they are properly guided.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Technology is a double-edged sword. Young children cannot be exposed to the screen all day long, but there is no need to make a fuss about it. They can still learn a lot if they are properly guided.</div>

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Freedom to fail is what made Steve Jobs - 1 views

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shared by Kinga Petrovai on 25 Oct 11 - No Cached

Kinga Petrovai on 25 Oct 11

Let us now argue about how to create the next Jobs Having paid Steve Jobs the full measure of our devotion, let us now argue about how to create the next Steve Jobs. Which choices can governments and educators make that will encourage the next miraculous hybrid of gearhead, design genius, marketing whiz and change catalyst?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Let us now argue about how to create the next Jobs Having paid Steve Jobs the full measure of our devotion, let us now argue about how to create the next Steve Jobs. Which choices can governments and educators make that will encourage the next miraculous hybrid of gearhead, design genius, marketing whiz and change catalyst?</div>

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EdTechTeacher2012 Winter Conference | Leading Change in Changing Times - 1 views

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shared by James Glanville on 25 Oct 11 - No Cached

James Glanville on 25 Oct 11

Tom Daccord and Justin Reich have a great blog on their EdTechTeacher website. Coming up on March 3-4, they are hosting the EdTechTeacher2012 Winter Conference "Leading Change in Changing Times" featuring familiar faces: Chris Dede and Stone Wiske.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Tom Daccord and Justin Reich have a great blog on their EdTechTeacher website. Coming up on March 3-4, they are hosting the EdTechTeacher2012 Winter Conference "Leading Change in Changing Times" featuring familiar faces: Chris Dede and Stone Wiske.</div>

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Tough New York Private Schools Try to Lighten Load - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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NY Times - Inflating the Software Report Card - 0 views

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Diego Vallejos on 12 Oct 11

An article about educational software that apparently doesn't get the results that manufacturers say it does.

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Education Week Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook: Applicable Teaching Tools - 1 views

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 18 Oct 11

Educators are discovering that iPads and other tablet computers offer new routes to learning for students with disabilities

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Bridget Binstock on 18 Oct 11

Kasthuri - I attended a session at ISTE last summer on using the iPad with Special Needs students (my oldest son has special needs) and discovered many apps that are created for "typical" learners can be adapted for students with special needs. The particular app and use in this article has (in my opinion) one huge advantage and one huge disadvantage. The advantage is price and therefore more widespread accessibility. Augmented Communicative Devices (http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/aac-devices.htm) can cost thousands of dollars. The iPad ($500-800) and app ($100) keeps the cost well below that and can give SES students with this particular need a greater chance in getting the device. The Disadvantage (in my opinion) is the FINE MOTOR skills necessary to operate the touch screen feature of the iPad. The children that I have seen who need this device to communicate have multiple issues at work that prevent them from isolating their fingers in such a way to make this a feasible way for them to communicate effectively. Some of the devices you can see in the link have distinct boundaries that account for mobility and fine motor deficiencies that make the use of the device successful to those who need that adaptation. I am not knocking the iPad for Special Needs students, simply pointing out that it is not the best tool for everyone.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kasthuri - I attended a session at ISTE last summer on using the iPad with Special Needs students (my oldest son has special needs) and discovered many apps that are created for "typical" learners can be adapted for students with special needs. The particular app and use in this article has (in my opinion) one huge advantage and one huge disadvantage. The advantage is price and therefore more widespread accessibility. Augmented Communicative Devices (<a href="http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/aac-devices.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.abilityhub.com/aac/aac-devices.htm</a>) can cost thousands of dollars. The iPad ($500-800) and app ($100) keeps the cost well below that and can give SES students with this particular need a greater chance in getting the device. The Disadvantage (in my opinion) is the FINE MOTOR skills necessary to operate the touch screen feature of the iPad. The children that I have seen who need this device to communicate have multiple issues at work that prevent them from isolating their fingers in such a way to make this a feasible way for them to communicate effectively. Some of the devices you can see in the link have distinct boundaries that account for mobility and fine motor deficiencies that make the use of the device successful to those who need that adaptation. I am not knocking the iPad for Special Needs students, simply pointing out that it is not the best tool for everyone.</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 18 Oct 11

Hi Bridget, I agree that it may not be for everyone. Would the use of a stylus rather than fingers make it easier to use the app?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi Bridget, I agree that it may not be for everyone. Would the use of a stylus rather than fingers make it easier to use the app?</div>

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Bridget Binstock on 18 Oct 11

Strictly speaking from my experience, the children that I have observed using these devices have Cerebral Palsy (or other muscular issues at work) to the extent where holding any device is not feasible for them. But I can see how a stylus might help specific students overcome this deficiency. Allison has had even more exposure to SN students than I have, so perhaps she can share some insight here.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Strictly speaking from my experience, the children that I have observed using these devices have Cerebral Palsy (or other muscular issues at work) to the extent where holding any device is not feasible for them. But I can see how a stylus might help specific students overcome this deficiency. Allison has had even more exposure to SN students than I have, so perhaps she can share some insight here.</div>

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An open letter to Peter Thiel | Social Entrepreneur Guide - 0 views

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shared by Maung Nyeu on 16 Oct 11 - No Cached

Maung Nyeu on 16 Oct 11

"The world is ripe for another revolution - this time in education. Technology has advanced so much over the last two decades that we can virtually change the way we educate." - Vivek Wadwa, senior research associate at Harvard Law School and director of research at Duke University's Center for Entrepreneurship.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The world is ripe for another revolution - this time in education. Technology has advanced so much over the last two decades that we can virtually change the way we educate." - Vivek Wadwa, senior research associate at Harvard Law School and director of research at Duke University's Center for Entrepreneurship. </div>

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