Yesterday nbc4.com posted this story on their website. I recommend that you go and read the whole article before you continue with my own ramblings. Go ahead, I’ll wait. All done? Good. I’m sure the author of that article wanted his or her thesis to be that there’s a growing problem among today’s youth where …
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Academic Aesthetic Podcast 47: Lifelong Learners
My 47th podcast is tale of how some special needs students are showing lifelong learner skills. Yes, beleive it or not we’re not failing all our students! Show Notes: Today’s background music: “TechnaDistor SoulEater TranceThingy” by Koiu Lpoi – Another fine song procured from Podsafeaudio.com. Mark Harden’s Artchive – A well stocked art history website. …
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Why aren’t we doing this?
David Warlick had a great quote on his blog today: Stop talking about integrating technology into the curriculum, and start talking about integrating the curriculum into an information-driven, technology-rich, rapidly changing world. I’m sure most of us when reading that quote see it as the great, timely idea that it is. Unfortunately there are two …
Don’t fall off the edge
People in the following countries have visited my blog between January 24th and today: Australia Cambodia Canada Finland France India Japan Luxembourg Portugal Singapore Spain Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States I don’t need any more proof that the world is becoming more flat every day, do you? Hey, who wants to turn this into …
I should be blogging this
The other night my wife and I went out to see Narnia. It was a great experience, but I’ll save the review for the bloggers that focus on movies. However I did notice something during the show that I felt was worth a mention. You see, we don’t go to movies that often. Instead, we …
I see you, you see me …
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m a technophile. I simply love technology (cutting edge or otherwise) and what it can do in the right hands. If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the same category. Back when I was a kid I learned about video conferencing, which to some was a very big …
Skills for Success
(Courtesy of the Prince George’s County Public Schools Art Department) Goal 1: Learning Skills The student will plan, monitor, & evaluate his or her own learning experiences. Goal 2: Thinking Skills The student will think creatively, critically, & strategically to achieve goals, make effective decisions, & solve problems. Goal 3: Communication Skills The student will …
Academic Aesthetic Podcast 46: Cheapskate
My 46th podcast is NOT a conference or presentation (gasp!) Show Notes: I’ll admit it, I’m a total cheapskate. As such, I’ve found a variety or resources to use frequently that cost me nothing, or at least next to nothing. Hey, even today’s background music (Loyalty and Honor The Journey Home) was free. Expensive Way …
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Asking for it
Criticism, that is. A lot of people out there in the blogosphere ask for comments and criticism, but Lawrence Lessig (the man behind Creative Commons) has gone one step further. Mr. Lessig has created a wiki where anyone can go in and offer criticisms and counterpoints to the arguments he offers in one of his …
Finger Puppets!
This is truly spiffy – Bre Pettis over at I Make Things and Room 132 posted a finger puppet how-to video that is nothing like the mini lessons I’ve been making. (In other words he’s in front of the camera, showing lots of details, has a GOOD camera, and is otherwise doing a great job.) …