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Maung Nyeu

Joel Arquillos: Classrooms for Tomorrow - 0 views

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    Envisioning and exploring classroom and education in the future - the video of a panel session at the end of this article is quite interesting. "Learning communities are growing beyond the walls of classrooms. But before we move too fast into that realm, it is critical that students get the support they need to navigate this frontier. They need to learn to think critically, synthesize information, and communicate their ideas effectively and clearly."
Cole Shaw

MOOC Skepticism from University Presidents - 0 views

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    Another article about MOOCs and some general criticisms. I haven't heard the "groupthink" argument before (if everyone took the same MOOC on economics, we would all have the same opinion of economics instead of generating healthy debates), so that was interesting to see.
James Glanville

Technology in Schools Faces Questions on Value - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    NYTimes article critical of the current push for technology in schools.  Raises questions about lack of improvement in test scores, budget tensions between $$ for teachers vs technology, and dearth of research showing  improved engagement.  Features comments by Larry Cuban.
Hannah Lesk

MOOCs and Hype Again | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice - 3 views

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    An interesting, critical appraisal of MOOCs' transformative potential by education historian Larry Cuban. Includes some hilarious graphics, in addition to good insights...
Matthew Ong

How to separate fact and fiction-lessons from journalism for educators? - 0 views

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    This is an interesting talk which shares techniques that journalists use to determine fact from fiction. Could be very useful for teaching critical thinking skills.
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    Really interesting and definitely related to developing critical thinking skills. However, the idea that someone can crosscheck sources using Google maps to identify locations makes me wonder about how journalism in a web 2.0 ecology impacts privacy.
Angela Nelson

Guess who's winning the brains race, with 100% of first graders learning to code? | VentureBeat - 1 views

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    Program in Estonia designed to have all students age 7 to 16 learn to write code in a drive to turn children from consumers to developers of technology.
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    I just posted an article from Wired onto twitter about this! http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/09/estonia-reprograms-first-graders-as-web-coders/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=twitterclickthru I wonder how deeply the program goes in coding or if it is more in line with applications like "Move the Turtle".
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    I am very curious, as well, and trying to find more information. I think it would necessarily be a program that expands with their comprehension and maturity... starting with very basic "Move the Turtle" applications and then grown with the student, hopefully to real world application, as they go until age 16!
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    Who initiated this ProgreTiiger program? The Estonian government? Local IT companies? Concerned parents who disparately wanted their children to learn to code? Estonia is very wired country and it's economy has found a niche in IT services, so much so that it's even been dubbed "eStonia" (http://e-estonia.com/). This program seems to be an example of market forces guiding educational policy since there are clear incentives for it's population to be technologically literate to ensure it's competitiveness and dominance in the tech sector (see: The Many Reasons Estonia Is a Tech Start-Up Nation (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303734204577464343888754210.html) A little blurb on how "plug-in" Estonia actually is: "The geeks have triumphed in this country of 1.3 million. Some 40 percent read a newspaper online daily, more than 90 percent of bank transactions are done over the Internet, and the government has embraced online voting. The country is saturated in free Wi-Fi, cell phones can be used to pay for parking or buy lunch, and Skype is taking over the international phone business from its headquarters on the outskirts of Tallinn. In other words, Estonia - or eStonia, as some citizens prefer - is like a window into the future. Someday, the rest of the world will be as wired as this tiny Baltic nation." (http://www.wired.com/politics/security/magazine/15-09/ff_estonia) p.s. I hate sensational titles like "Guess Who's Winning the Brain's Race" Learning coding doesn't automatically make your brain bigger or necessarily increase your intelligence. Sure, it's a very useful skill, but I wonder what classes will be cut out to make time in the school day for coding. Coding vs recess: Tough call.
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    Hmmm.... I read about Estonia being very plugged in as well. I wonder if there is research on whether the kids are actually learning better as a result. I think that you have a point Jeffrey. It depends what the cost is. If kids are missing some critical lesson because they are coding at such a young age, there may be a trade-off. On the other hand, maybe the skills they are obtaining from coding are more critical. I wonder...
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    Ideally, the tech skills would be used to enhance and deepen some of the other curriculum areas. But, yes, 7 years old may be young.
Steven Burns

Site-based testing deals strengthen case for granting credit to MOOC students | Inside Higher Ed - 1 views

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    Taking the next step towards credentialing through MOOC's and establishing greater value for these online classes.
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    Interesting decision to address a number of common criticisms of online learning: the potential for cheating, the failure of enrollees to complete the course and the lack of certification.
Laura Johnson

EducationSuperHighway Launches School Speed Test | EdSurge News - 0 views

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    article on the National School Speed Test to access the quality of Internet access for K-12 schools - critical information in the conversation regarding technology integration
Maung Nyeu

We Live in a Mobile World - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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    We live in digital and mobile world. Mobile learning forces us to rethink how to best utilize our time in school. We can focus more on questions that require collaboration, synthesis, critical thinking and creativity, and not just memorization of facts.
James Glanville

Apple & Ed-Tech Payola | Hack Education - 0 views

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    Commentary on NYT article by Matt Richtel critical of Apple's "wooing" the ed industry.
Maung Nyeu

Should You Flip Your Classroom? | Edutopia - 1 views

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    This article weighs in both side of flipping classrooms. "Good teaching, regardless of discipline, should always limit passive transfer of knowledge in class, and promote learning environments built on the tenants of inquiry, collaboration and critical thinking."
Uche Amaechi

My Blackberry Is Not Working! - The One Ronnie, Preview - BBC One - YouTube - 0 views

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    Came across this on my research on how adults cope with technological change--especially given their critical role in educating students with it...
Chris Johnson

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

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    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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    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.
Bridget Binstock

Digital Library Aims to Expand Kid's Media Literacy - 0 views

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    I love these lines from the article: "Just as schools have always pushed teens to read critically and pick apart authors' arguments, she says, educators must now teach kids how to consume media critically and, ideally, to produce it. 'It's really a shift from thinking of a library as a repository to a community center, a place where things actually happen,' says Taylor Bayless, 27, a librarian and one of the center's mentors."
Maung Nyeu

Learn360 Integrates Common Core Standards and 21st Century Skills with K-12 Educational Streaming Videos | EON: Enhanced Online News - 1 views

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    Ed Murphy, vice president of business development at Learn360. "The recent adoption of both sets of new Standards affords Learn360 boundless opportunities to provide even more resources and tools to help students think critically, make informed decisions and ultimately make larger social contributions in a heavily wired world." Additionally, the 21st Century Learning Skills focus on helping students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the future by blending specific skills, content-knowledge, expertise and literacy with innovative support systems"
Jeffrey Siegel

'Flipped classrooms' turning education on its head - 0 views

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    The most frequently heard criticism of the flipped classroom may be about accessibility. If you're doing a flipped classroom and you're providing this digital information, you want to make sure all students have access to this information. This is a problem if kids don't have internet access at home.
Janet Dykstra

EdWeek - The Rise of the Tech Powered Teacher - 2 views

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    Interesting commentary written by Salman Kahn (Kahn Academy) on his ideas about the correct use of technology in the classroom. He reviews the ways that he feels technology can enhance teaching and learning and the critical role that a teacher plays.
Drew Nelson

Games For Change - Catalyzing Social Impact Through Digital Games - 0 views

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    Founded in 2004, Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts. Unlike the commercial gaming industry, we aim to leverage entertainment and engagement for social good. To further grow the field, Games for Change convenes multiple stakeholders, highlights best practices, incubates games, and helps create and direct investment into new projects.
Pearl Phaovisaid

Tech Start-Ups Find a Home on the Prairie - NYTimes.com - 4 views

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    Emerging technology has had a strong geographical component. With Google Fiber up and running in Kansas City and tech start-ups burgeoning in Des Moines, we may see yet another wellspring of innovation in the Midwest. This could have significant implications on rural education and agtech.
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    There were numerous communities in Colorado that tried to lure Google Fiber; it looks like it's paying off for KC. It would be interesting to see the tech start-up numbers in comparison to other US locales. I would like more details as to why only two regions increased their share of angel investors.
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    My guess is that insufficient momentum or critical mass exists in other regions, Danna. The article mentions the Southwest and Great Plains as two regions with an increase in angel investors. The Southwest probably represents spillover from Silicon Valley, while the Great Plains benefits from large metropolitan areas, good universities, and a concentration of young professional residents. I also think that tech start-ups and VC firm naturally promote the growth of one another.
Roshanak Razavi

Size Isn't Everything - 2 views

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    For academe's future, think mash-ups not MOOC's
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    Terrific article. I love the way they articulate some of the criticisms of MOOCs we've talked about: "Making courseware "massive" may dangle the eventual possibility of trillion-dollar profits (even if they have yet to materialize). But it does not "fix" what is broken in our system of education. It massively scales what's broken."
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