“Obviously, once a visitor can access almost any ‘facts’ on the device they carry in their pocket, the idea that a museum should be about ‘facts’ is almost made redundant. This opens up a whole lot of possibilities for making museum exhibitions far more immersive and experiential, leaving the ‘fact’ layer for mobile and online delivery either during or before and after the gallery visit.”
iPads for Kindergartners - 1 views
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As emergent as we seem to be (or as a society, WANTS to be), notice some of the deep-seeded thoughts around traditional educational practice that are sprinkled throughout the article.
Iowa, Did You Know? - YouTube - 1 views
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This is a captivating video made by a group called Iowa Future that was premiered at the 2011 School Administrators of Iowa Conference. Though it is aimed at Iowans in particular it is applicable to all of us as it highlights the staggering pace that the world has progressed to our current state of technological overload. It features shocking statistics about digital media use that are quite fascinating and applicable to the entire world.
A new way to search? - 4 views
This is an interesting concept. I think that the determining factor for me is dependent on who will have access to that information. If it is private and stored on the tablet that could be an incre...
An event at the Berkman center - 0 views
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Seems like an interesting talk !
Google+ gets more sign-language friendly - CNN.com - 1 views
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sign language in online chat rooms
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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! -
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!
Apps for teachers, students and parents - 4 views
If you can't find what you want, then build it! I love to see schools seeing and meeting their individual needs and extending it outside the school walls to include the parents. http://www.newsch...
'Bulldozer' chip sets world record -- with help of liquid Nitrogen - CNN.com - 0 views
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crazy super-chip needs liquid nitrogen to keep cool
Is SpongeBob SquarePants Bad for Children? - NYTimes.com - 1 views
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A recent study about fast-paced television programs and children's development finds that attention, problem solving and other skills under the umbrella of "executive function" are harmed by watching some shows.
Is interactive fiction the future of books? | Technology | guardian.co.uk - 2 views
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IDEO's take on the future of the book
On-line Class Mandate in Idaho - 2 views
Opponents say it will "dilute the quality of instruction by doing away with the teachers in certain classes." Agree or disagree? http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/state_edwatch/2011/09/landmark_online...
Graphing calculators face new competition - The Washington Post - 0 views
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graphing calculators face new competition from smart phones and such, parents wonder why they should by calculators
Khan Academy and the Effectiveness of Science Videos - 1 views
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An interesting video on the perspective that the Khan Academy might not be effective for new learners
The Best Remote PC Support I Ever Had - 3 views
The Remote PC Support Now excellent remote PC support services are the best. They have skilled computer tech professionals who can fix your PC while you wait or just go back to work or just simpl...
The marshmallow challenge - 3 views
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I wonder if technology can help kids to acquire the skills needed for the multiple marshmallow challenges they will face in their lives (or at least not to loose the skills they were born with!)
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