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Lindsay Bellino

TakingITGlobal - TIGed - Best Practices - 0 views

www.tigweb.org/bp

social networking community collaboration international global issues professional development

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    • Lindsay Bellino
      Lindsay Bellino on 02 Sep 09
       
      This is my first sticky note.
  • 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
Chris Johnson

Chinese schools quietly discard controversial Web filter | Technology | Reuters - 0 views

www.reuters.com/...idUSTRE58E22F20090915

advocacy article news filtering internet educational_technology technology_education learning policy

shared by Chris Johnson on 15 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Chris Johnson on 15 Sep 09
     
    Some Chinese school officials have gone against the wishes of the national government and removed Internet filtering software becuase it "has strong conflicts with teaching software we need for normal work." On the other hand, many public schools in the US not only tolerate draconian filtering policies, but elect to implement such policies on the local level! Why are we willing to sacrifice educational opportunities for some imagined sense of security about our children? If you haven't looked over the "Unmasking the Digital Truth" Wiki, I highly recommend that you do so. It discusses some of the common misconceptions about Internet filtering in schools and associated laws. (http://unmaskdigitaltruth.pbworks.com/)
  • Chris Johnson on 15 Sep 09
     
    Article about how some schools in China have uninstalled the controversial Internet filter (Green Dam), which was required to be installed on all public systems by mandate of the Chinese government.
Jennifer Jocz

The Education Solution - Forbes.com - 1 views

www.forbes.com/...gent-technology-education.html

disruptive technology online education

shared by Jennifer Jocz on 03 Oct 09 - No Cached
  • He has made a career out of buying and selling accredited schools and turning them around by positioning them to focus on specific niches.
    • Jennifer Jocz
      Jennifer Jocz on 03 Oct 09
       
      He's focusing on specific groups...the "nonconsumers"
  • nothing other than online education can meet the needs of billions of people hungry for an opportunity to learn and secure a passport out of poverty.
Jessica O'Brien

First virtual school in Mass. opens Thursday - Boston.com - 4 views

www.boston.com/..._school_in_mass_opens_thursday

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    • Jessica O'Brien
      Jessica O'Brien on 05 Sep 10
       
      Poor student health is associated with educational gaps. It seems possible that virtual schools may one day offer an effective alternative to traditional schools for children with chronic disease. However, it seems far too premature to consider that application yet.
  • Chris Dede on 01 Sep 10
     
    Very few virtual schools have worked with students this young, so there are interesting questions about jumping from no virtual schooling all the way to this model.
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  • P Parson on 01 Sep 10
     
    I wonder what the purpose would be of having a school entirely virtual. I can see this being a better opportunity for children in rural communities who are limited by distance (overlooking the financial aspect, of course). I also see this as a subtle way to eventually reduce staffing (not as many teachers and support staff workers needed). Have we evaluated the physical effects of children being glued to a screen for six hours a day?
  • Justin Reich on 01 Sep 10
     
    There is a really fascinating and controversial policy story behind this. Through "legislative sausage-making" the states first virtual school is being run by a single district out in Western Mass., mostly as a result of the entrepreneurial spirit of the superintendent. There are big questions about what will happen as students across the state sign up for the virtual school and their districts are required to pay tuition to Greenfield. And Greenfield isn't really providing a school, they are just enrolling students to be taught by a for-profit company, K-12. There are quite a few very interesting policy issues that would be worth digging into as the state launches this new venture in an unusual way.
  • P Parson on 01 Sep 10
     
    When I first read the article, I immediately thought "an idealist gone rogue." I wondered if there was even any research/method behind this decision, and you mentioned there is a fee. Did I understand correctly that the school district will have to pay this fee for the student like some sort of voucher? If I get a chance I'm going to look for more articles out there on this project. Thanks for mentioning it, Justin. Interesting, indeed.
amy hoffmaster

Rough Type: Nicholas Carr's Blog: New frontiers in social networking - 2 views

www.roughtype.com/...new_frontiers_i_1.php

mobile phones

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  • NeuroPhones promise, by obviating the need for conscious human agency in the processing and transmission of updates, to bring us much closer to fulfilling the true realtime ideal, opening up enormous new opportunities not only in "human behavior modeling" but also in marketing.
  • amy hoffmaster on 09 Sep 10
     
    NeuroPhones are really scary. True realtime? What will the not so distant future bring?
Chris Dede

I don't tag and I don't often need the tagging of others to "advance and personalize" m... - 21 views

I believe that many types of resources should be available for learning in a course, because people learn in very different ways. If tagging is not useful for you, fine. I know that a substantial p...

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Devon Dickau

The End of the Textbook as We Know It - Technology - The Chronicle of Higher Education - 3 views

chronicle.com/...125044

higher education college students textbooks

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  • For years observers have predicted a coming wave of e-textbooks. But so far it just hasn't happened. One explanation for the delay is that while music fans were eager to try a new, more portable form of entertainment, students tend to be more conservative when choosing required materials for their studies. For a real disruption in the textbook market, students may have to be forced to change.
  • saying that e-textbooks should be required reading and that colleges should be the ones charging for them
  • radical shift
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  • Here's the new plan: Colleges require students to pay a course-materials fee, which would be used to buy e-books for all of them (whatever text the professor recommends, just as in the old model).
  • they're far cheaper to produce than printed texts
  • publishers could eliminate the used-book market and reduce incentives for students to illegally download copies as well
  • When students pay more for new textbooks than tuition in a year, then something's wrong
  • Tricky issues remain, though. What if a professor wrote the textbook assigned for his or her class? Is it ethical to force students to buy it, even at a reduced rate? And what if students feel they are better off on their own, where they have the option of sharing or borrowing a book at no cost?
  • In music, the Internet reduced album sales as more people bought only the individual songs they wanted. For textbooks, that may mean letting students (or brokers at colleges) buy only the chapters they want. Or only supplementary materials like instructional videos and interactive homework problems, all delivered online. And that really would be the end of the textbook as we know it.
  • P Parson on 31 Oct 10
     
    I would be for this. I could not believe a place so big on recycling (Harvard) murdered so many trees with the printing of course packs. I like this idea if you could get the material from other sources than just the school (say the author or publisher directly or something like Amazon). Otherwise, there is no opportunity for competition or bargaining.
Joe Prempeh

Powered Up Video Game Conference - Oct 14-15 in Boston - 1 views

www.bostonmakehistoryhere.com

video games

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  • Joe Prempeh on 13 Oct 10
     
    PoweredUp Boston: October 14 + 15, 2010 * Hear from leading Boston area developers and thought leaders on the latest local and global issues shaping our industry. * Network with local developers, investors, educational institutions and government officials. * Learn about the unique resources and opportunities available to Boston area businesses in the video game industry. Who Should Attend: * Boston area indie game developers (existing and aspiring) * Established Boston area game developers looking to connect with other developers * National and international companies looking to establish a presence in Boston * Investors * Infrastructure, middleware and other organizations interested in doing business with Boston area game companies * Students and faculty interested in the gaming industry
Devon Dickau

New Jersey District Boosts Bandwidth for Classroom Instruction -- THE Journal - 0 views

thejournal.com/...for-classroom-instruction.aspx

Internet classroom

shared by Devon Dickau on 09 Nov 10 - No Cached
  • Technology is extremely important to our school district because we realize the tremendous impact that it can have on improving education opportunities,
  • we can focus on making education the best it can be for students and teachers
Mohammad Hussain

Dual camera and education on next generation iPad - 3 views

www.eweek.com/...5-Features-It-Needs-Now-234770

iPad learning video conferencing dual camera students teachers interaction

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  • Mohammad Hussain on 21 Nov 10
     
    Equipped with dual camera for video conferencing between users, the next generation iPad could bring a new opportunity for video conferencing between teachers and students to promote learning.
Kasthuri Gopalaratnam

Should the School Day Be Longer? - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com - 1 views

www.nytimes.com/...hould-the-school-day-be-longer

education school hours change

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  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 27 Sep 11
     
    "When and where does it make sense to institute a longer school day, and how should it be designed?"
  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 27 Sep 11
     
    I think a case can be made for structuring school hours flexibly, to accommodate those who engage in sports and other extra currlicular activities and also those who desire or need additional academic learning time.
  • Melinda Schindler on 29 Sep 11
     
    From my own experience, using technology was an effective way to maintain student engagement during a longer day. As a sped teacher, I offered students the opportunity to do an extra online-based reading intervention if they came to school early. I had a surprising number of students come - almost every single day. Additionally, using technology during afternoon tutoring sessions helped my students stay on-task. I think if the standard school day was to be extended, putting a substantial focus on technology would be both an effective learning tool and a good way to help prevent students from burning out by the last bell.
Stephen Bresnick

momswithapps.com - - 1 views

momswithapps.com

#HGSET561

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  • 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...
  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 27 Sep 11
     
    Stephen, Looks like a great business opportunity - an Apps Rating Agency like Moodys or S&P?
pradeepg

Doing science ( like making real contributions ) - 2 views

fold.it

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  • pradeepg on 04 Oct 11
     
    Considering the complexity of modern day research, finding opportunities for students to make real contributions to science is a challenge. I am yet to play with this tool. Would high school students be able to use it ? ( I hope , my fellow graduate students who spend 5 years of their life chasing that one elusive protein structure are aware of this tool : )
James Glanville

Learning: Engage and Empower | U.S. Department of Education - 4 views

www.ed.gov/...learning-engage-and-empower

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  • more flexible set of "educators," including teachers, parents, experts, and mentors outside the classroom.
    • Chris McEnroe
      Chris McEnroe on 05 Sep 11
       
      This is an example of the promise of Tech in Teaching. It promotes the Psycho/Social pedogogical reality of the learner's sphere of influences into the vital center of our concept of school. To me, it transforms academic discourse into intentional design. Because school experience is so culturally endemic, this is a change in cultural self-concept.
  • The opportunity to harness this interest and access in the service of learning is huge.
    • Chris McEnroe
      Chris McEnroe on 08 Sep 11
       
      This sentence makes me think of an explorer who has discovered a vast mineral deposit and is looking for capital investment. To persuade teachers, parents, and school boards the explorer will need to show tangible evidence that ". . . our education system [can leverage] technology to create learning experiences that mirror students' daily lives and the reality of their futures." The sixth grade teacher will need to be able to demonstrate to the parent of a student the tangible benefits of a technology infused paradigm.
  • The challenge for our education system is to leverage technology to create relevant learning experiences that mirror students' daily lives and the reality of their futures.
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  • large groups, small groups, and activities tailored to individual goals, needs, and interests.
  • What's worth knowing and being able to do?
  • English language arts, mathematics, sciences, social studies, history, art, or music, 21st-century competencies and expertise such as critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration, and multimedia communication should be woven into all content areas.
  • expert learners
  • "digital exclusion"
    • Chris McEnroe
      Chris McEnroe on 08 Sep 11
       
      Isn't this just another iteration of the general disparity in all kinds of resource allocation? This could just as well be articulated by debilitating student/teacher rations, or text book availability, or the availability of paper, or breakfast, or heat in the he building?
  • School of One uses technology to develop a unique learning path for each student and to provide a significant portion of the instruction that is both individualized and differentiated
  • Advances in the learning sciences, including cognitive science, neuroscience, education, and social sciences, give us greater understanding of three connected types of human learning—factual knowledge, procedural knowledge, and motivational engagement.
    • James Glanville
      James Glanville on 09 Sep 11
       
      I'm interested in how our current understanding of how learning works can inform best practices for teaching, curriculum design, and supports for learning afforded by technology.
    • Erin Sisk
      Erin Sisk on 12 Sep 11
       
      I found the neuroscience discussion to be the most interesting part of the Learning section. It seems to me that the 21st century learner needs more emphasis on the "learning how" and the "learning why" and less focus on the "learning that." I think teaching information literacy (as described in the Learning section) is one of the most important kinds of procedural knowledge (learning how) students should master so they can access facts as they need them, and worry less about memorizing them.
  • James Glanville on 09 Sep 11
     
    "School of One uses technology to develop a unique learning path for each student and to provide a significant portion of the instruction that is both individualized and differentiated." I liked the definitions of individualized (pacing), differentiated (learning preferences/methods), and personalized (pacing, preferences, and content/objectives).
Amanda Bowen

How Khan Academy Is Changing the Rules of Education | Magazine - 3 views

www.wired.com/...ff_khan

education math khan academy teaching article educational_technology

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  • Amanda Bowen on 08 Sep 11
     
    One teacher claims that "The idea is to invert the normal rhythms of school, so that lectures are viewed on the kids' own time and homework is done at school." - Do you agree that this is a good solution? 
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  • Chris McEnroe on 09 Sep 11
     
    That is the way a couple of my colleagues (science and math) use Khan and they feel it creates more opportunity to use them as a resource for their specific needs. The spend some time at the beginning of class to answer questions as a group and then students begin working on problems and asking for individual help during class.
  • Chris Mosier on 09 Sep 11
     
    I think the idea of distributing video tutorials and courseware for free is a powerful lever for change and education (Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, etc). While I'm intrigued by Khan Academy and see the benefit to help student who want to pause and replay lessons, there is a limit to it's use as an educational tool. In the article linked below, the Los Altos district currently piloting the program noted that they have not seen any statistical difference between Khan students and the control group. http://losaltos.patch.com/articles/school-district-expands-khan-academy-to-all-schools
  • James Glanville on 09 Sep 11
     
    I too am intrigued by this "inverting" of time spent in the classroom and at home. My idealized model would be to introduce learners to new material at their own pace out of the classroom (allowing for pausing, note taking, reflecting and/or rewinding) and focus classroom time on face to face guiding and coaching of clusters of students or individual students engaged in applying or exploring the current material. To help facilitate this (and assist with accountability) some brief form of pre-assessment before class or at the start of class could illuminate for student and teacher alike what material has been mastered and what needs more attention. The research report from the TIE Foundations summer reading appears to support this type of hybrid approach. => Marsha Lovett, Oded Meyer, and Candace Thille (2008). The Open Learning Initiative: Measuring the effectiveness of the OLI statistics course in accelerating student learning.
  • Katherine Tarulli on 10 Sep 11
     
    An added benefit of tools such as Khan Academy is the option for reinforcement. In a traditional K-12 school environment students do not have the option to watch a video of their class or spend personalized time reviewing a concept they need more time with during class time due to the required pace of school curriculum. An online learning tool allows a student to watch a lesson as many times as needed and to learn from an expert. Often if a student needs help outside the classroom the only people they turn to is parents, who may or may not know about the content themselves.
Jaclyn Ruszala

Research Center: Technology in Education - 0 views

www.edweek.org/...index.html

technology education T561

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  • Jaclyn Ruszala on 02 Sep 11
     
    An overview of technology in education. Takes a look at the opportunities and challenges for schools.
Amanda Bowen

Google+ gets more sign-language friendly - CNN.com - 1 views

www.cnn.com/...index.html

sign-language technology

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  • Amanda Bowen on 14 Sep 11
     
    sign language in online chat rooms 
  • anonymous on 14 Sep 11
     
    This is really interesting! I never considered how primarily speaking through sign-language might thwart opportunities in video-chatting; especially with such a great technology as Google+. Good find!
  • Bridget Binstock on 14 Sep 11
     
    Amanda, thanks for sharing. I have a soft spot for sign language as I taught a camper years ago with a hearing impairment which resulted in me pursuing some ASL classes in undergrad because I loved being a part of that world! Accessibility is a hot topic in education and to see it being addressed in a more mainstream market makes me very excited for the possibilities!
Jennifer Jocz

Social Isolation and New Technology - Pew Research Center - 1 views

pewresearch.org/...mpact-american-social-networks

technology mobile phones networks social isolation

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  • Americans are not as isolated as has been previously reported. People's use of the mobile phone and the internet is associated with larger and more diverse discussion networks.
  • Our survey results challenge the finding that an increasing number of Americans have no one with whom they can discuss important matters. However, our findings support existing research that suggests that the average size and diversity of core discussion networks have declined.
  • ownership of a mobile phone and participation in a variety of internet activities were associated with larger and more diverse core discussion networks.
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  • Contrary to the assumption that internet use encourages social contact across vast distances, we found that many internet technologies are used as much for local contact as they are for distant communication.
  • Social networking services, such as Facebook, provide new opportunities for users to maintain core social networks.
  • Contrary to the argument that internet use limits people's participation in the local community, local institutions and local spaces, our findings show that most internet activities are associated with higher levels of local activity. However, we find some evidence that use of social networking services (e.g., Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn) substitutes for some level of neighborhood involvement.
  • internet use, and in particular the use of social networking services, are independently associated with higher levels of network diversity.
  • Jennifer Jocz on 05 Nov 09
     
    Interesting report contradicting some previous findings about the link between technology and social isolation.
Kasthuri Gopalaratnam

A Classroom Software Boom, but Mixed Results Despite the Hype - NYTimes.com - 3 views

www.nytimes.com/...-results-despite-the-hype.html

educational software technology

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  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 09 Oct 11
     
    Pertinent discussion for those of us looking to create educational software
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  • Allison Browne on 10 Oct 11
     
    This artcile points out a strong frustration of mine. I've long believed that teachers and educators need a space to share how products work in the "real world" beyond the studies self-reported by companies. I have been familiar with the whatworks clearinghous and I have to say that the site is cumbersome without any commenting. If the site had a stronger design, compiled information better, and then allowed for users of the vetted programs to comment then they would have a useful tool.
  • James Glanville on 10 Oct 11
     
    Allison, do you know of any non-goverment or non-profit "Consumer Reports" style ed tech review forums which provide a balanced, ind-depth review (and where users can share their experiences)? After looking at the DOE what works clearing house website, I agree it is not well-layed out.
  • Allison Browne on 10 Oct 11
     
    No- the sites I have stumbled upon in the past few years are more like list serves without any real organization. One of my goals at HGSE is to identify or create a site that would do this well.
  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 11 Oct 11
     
    Allison, how about we create a 'rating' agency for educational products (software, toys, kits etc) the way we think it should work? (We can call it Allison's list, like Angie's list). I am putting up this idea seriously. If there is a need that is not being met, I suppose it is an opportunity.
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