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Teacher-Replacing Tech: Friend or Foe? | Fast Company - 0 views

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New Models

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cybernetic takeover might mean a redefinition of "teacher" as a research assistant or intellectual coach,
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Just as the Internet replaced telephone operators and the nightly news anchor as the default source of information, teachers may be next on the chopping block. Automated learning is a cheap solution to recession-swelling class sizes and renewed calls to make technological innovation a centerpiece of education.
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“Students who took all or part of their class online performed better, on average, than those taking the same course through traditional face-to-face instruction.”
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Unlike one-size-fits-all lectures, the report finds that computers can custom tailor the pace of learning to each individual student.
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Department of Education found that online learners spend more time learning and on task.
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The lure of video games and other mindless online activity quickly eclipse the fleeting intrigue of scientific exploration.
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Professors Barbour and Reeves find that they still favor students with “independent orientations towards learning, [who are] highly motivated by intrinsic sources, and [who] have strong time management, literacy, and technology skills.”
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Tom March on 28 Feb 11

"Just as the Internet replaced telephone operators and the nightly news anchor as the default source of information, teachers may be next on the chopping block. Automated learning is a cheap solution to recession-swellingbclass sizes and renewed calls to make technological innovation a centerpiece of education."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Just as the Internet replaced telephone operators and the nightly news anchor as the default source of information, teachers may be next on the chopping block. Automated learning is a cheap solution to recession-swellingbclass sizes and renewed calls to make technological innovation a centerpiece of education."</div>

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eLearn: Stephen Downes on eLearning 2.0 - 0 views

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eLearning Web 2.0

shared by Paul Smith on 15 Mar 09 - Cached

learning management system (LMS)
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  LMS - Very interested to see what other people's experiences with Learning management systems are. We have Studywiz at our school.
  
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the people using the Internet, has begun to change.
- Paul Smith on 17 Mar 09
  
  We used to use the Internet to get info now we use it to stay connected.
  
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What Teachers Should and Should Not Be Posting on Their Classroom Webpages - 9 views

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ClassBlog

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Tom March on 13 May 10

More and more teachers have the opportunity to cut a slice of the Internet pie and share content with administrators, students, and parents. Many, however, are unsure what to do with this slice or how to serve it up to waiting guests. Fear not, I have a few suggestions that might get you started. I've broken it down to "Should" and "Should Not" lists in hopes of making it easy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">More and more teachers have the opportunity to cut a slice of the Internet pie and share content with administrators, students, and parents. Many, however, are unsure what to do with this slice or how to serve it up to waiting guests. Fear not, I have a few suggestions that might get you started. I've broken it down to "Should" and "Should Not" lists in hopes of making it easy.</div>

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Tom March on 13 May 10

A fairly basic description, but handy for people new to using a ClassBlog. The exciting part is when you go from ClassBlog to ClassPortal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A fairly basic description, but handy for people new to using a ClassBlog. The exciting part is when you go from ClassBlog to ClassPortal.</div>

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Google TV: Australian Launch Date 2011 | Google Web TV | Sony - 1 views

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google tv

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Tom March on 24 May 10

"Internet giant Google is out to expand its kingdom to the living room with an ambitious new service that lets people mesh television viewing with surfing the web."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Internet giant Google is out to expand its kingdom to the living room with an ambitious new service that lets people mesh television viewing with surfing the web."</div>

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How Our Kids Are Using the Internet in 2009 - 0 views

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Contemporary ICT Skills

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Networked Learners | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project - 6 views

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pew learners

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Preoccupations - Texting in Meetings - It Means 'I Don't Care' - NYTimes.com - 8 views

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responsibility adults attitudes internet online texting preoccupations

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Robyn Treyvaud on 15 May 10

AS technological devices have become more portable and more popular, they've enhanced our connectedness at work. But they have also led to a greater degree of incivility - a trend that is damaging our workplace relationships.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">AS technological devices have become more portable and more popular, they've enhanced our connectedness at work. But they have also led to a greater degree of incivility - a trend that is damaging our workplace relationships. </div>

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Robyn Treyvaud on 15 May 10

Increasingly schools are having to deal with this issue, in classrooms with students and with colleagues in meetings. At conferences delegates seem to be hiding behind their screens and I wonder what level of engagement is taking place between them and the speaker/s? What messages are being sent and received..on a number of levels?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Increasingly schools are having to deal with this issue, in classrooms with students and with colleagues in meetings. At conferences delegates seem to be hiding behind their screens and I wonder what level of engagement is taking place between them and the speaker/s? What messages are being sent and received..on a number of levels?</div>

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Who'sGot the Pranks on the Internet? - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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Resources Critical Thinking Collections

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Tom March on 02 Apr 11

David Pogue does a round-up of April Fool's prank sites that could be used to catch students off-guard and create Ah-Ha's about info on the Web.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">David Pogue does a round-up of April Fool's prank sites that could be used to catch students off-guard and create Ah-Ha's about info on the Web.</div>

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