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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Billie Fitzpatrick

Billie Fitzpatrick

Lesson Planning and the Common Core: A Unit Based on TED.com - 2 views

shared by Billie Fitzpatrick on 04 Dec 11 - No Cached
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    A great example of integrating tech into a lesson plan, breaking down steps to create your own TED talk with social bookmarks and dogpile!
Billie Fitzpatrick

teaching Computers to Understand stories - 2 views

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    From MIT's CSAIL -- an interesting short video to gains being made in teaching computers to recognize elements of narrative -- a propos of our readings
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Larry Cuban on NYT article on Waldorf school controversy - 4 views

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    Cuban asks an important question that cuts through the apparent controversy: what level of technology use is best for children in school? I think his response also highlights how to frame technology as a tool and enhancement rather than a replacement for hands-on learning
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Vioce Thread - 2 views

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    Now this service/interface seems to offer real potential -- it's flexible, it's based on a dynamic interplay of different applications -- it's been around for a few years now -- anybody have first-hand experience with it?
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What's Behind becoming a "Google Certified Teacher"? - 4 views

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    I'm sure some of you are already aware of this certification program offered through Google -- anybody know what's behind it and how it is viewed by academics and learning scientists?
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Michael Fullan's view of what's necessary for transformative change - 0 views

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    A great educator on what he sees as necessary for education reform; an indirect response to Christensen
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Sir Ken Robinson - 0 views

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    Re-Animate Video -- great global perspective on disruptive education from a master
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Scratch | Project | Pascal's Triangle for Kids - 3 views

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    A fun way for kids to learn algebra -- specifically Pascal's Triangle --- using a fun interactive tech tool-- MIT's Scratch program --
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Big Thinkers: Salman Khan on Liberating the Classroom for Creativity - 0 views

shared by Billie Fitzpatrick on 11 Oct 11 - No Cached
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    A lilttle more from Salman Khan -- a great video!
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Shaping Tech for the Classroom - 0 views

shared by Billie Fitzpatrick on 07 Oct 11 - No Cached
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    A good overview on challenges of integrating tech in the classroom -- contains interesting links for current examples; also highlights the need for one-to-one computing
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Game-Based Learning - 1 views

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    Very sharp insight into games!
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Twitter in the Classroom - 0 views

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    This is great demonstration of twitter maximizing student participation, as well as reflective learning.
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Twitter in the Classroom - 0 views

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    Watch Twitter used in classroom -- prompts particiaption, more thinking and relfection, gets kids out of their comfort zone
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