2011 – Another Year Begins
I often feel like the start of the school year is the start of a new year, but every year on December 31st, I join scores of people all over… Read more »
Category: Education
BYOT to Encourage Lifelong Learning
In a recent post, Shareski argues against 1-1 laptop programs. He says that “allowing and promoting students to use their devices, as limited as they may be, at a minimum… Read more »
Technology Power and Use
I will be presenting at the high school assembly tomorrow. This is the planned presentation. It is a work in progress. Comments/suggestions are very welcome. Technology Power and Use View… Read more »
Student Action and Reaction
I love the idea of design for change. I love the grassroots nature of this project and the community building that happens through it. I think that it’s powerful for… Read more »
Redefining Schools
This has been a busy month culminating in an exam and final paper for my graduate course in instructional design. Consequently, I haven’t been participating in the Global Education Conference…. Read more »
From Knowledgeable to Knowledge-Able
TEDxKC – Michael Wesch – From Knowledgeable to Knowledge-Able (Thanks @mscofino for sharing the link to the video on Twitter) Most salient points (my thoughts in purple) A good question… Read more »
Do You Still Dream
Do you still dream? I don’t mean what happens while you’re asleep. I mean conscious dreams, those future outcomes that (directly or indirectly) motivate your daily actions. I’ve been thinking… Read more »
Branded for Life
Should the odd comment that I make on Twitter today affect my ability to find a job twenty years from now? Does it matter if I’m 10 years old today?… Read more »
Create the Future – Practical Ideas
As part of the Create the Future workshop this part weekend with Julie Lindsay and Kim Cofino, participants worked in groups to develop a product of interest to them. This… Read more »
Learning 2010 Reflections
As the landscape flew by and the Maglev train sped up to over 420 km/hr, Paul and I discussed everything from our families and backgrounds to our interests and career… Read more »