Independent School Collaboration

videos that accompany the horizon report from COSN

The focus of this guide is on emerging practice rather than emerging technology. The examples and case studies in the section, Exploring emerging practice, show different perspectives and different approaches that reflect the naturally different stages institutions and departments will be at in using technology to enhance learning and teaching. They describe a series of exploratory journeys using a range of technologies to address particular needs or ambitions.

powerful essay on learning

neat tip

Nice blog post and comments about data entry standards and practice/

great data from ChildrenOnline

President of Bowdoin College on Educational technology

interesting article about "Little Kids Rock" approach to music... adding a "contemporary band" track to the traditional choices of orchestra, chorus, jazz, and marching band.

need to define desired outcomes and justify technology expenditures

Other ideas come to mind when thinking of how Hangouts can be used in school administration: a school's technology help desk can leave a Hangout open all day to allow teachers and students to jump in and out as needed with questions, and an admissions office can offer online panel discussions for perspective parents and students (especially good for boarding schools where families may not be local).

Our Pew Internet tumble-log is still in the experimental stage, but we're having a lot of fun. It's a good place to go for our favorite charts, videos of our talks, and round-ups of interesting links we've run across-but if you have any suggestions for what you'd like to see here, let us know!

Visioning should result in change not word play

Great exercise that demonstrates how we make digital footprints.

Interesting article about early indicators of math LD