The nation is about to embark on a path toward economic recovery and reinvestment in the future. I am confidant that we can do this. But to listen to some of the Governor's these days, you would wonder what they are thinking, and why they are letting the citizens of...
Experiential education is not a new idea, and it certainly is not a new construct for science teachers, especially those teachers that involve their students in inquiry and problem-based learning. However, experiential education has not at the top of the "to-do" list...
The theme that I've been writing about is change, alternative paradigms for learning, and how change needs to happen in our schools and schooling. There is a good chance that I won't be making posts over the next few days as I'll be traveling to Lincoln, England for a...
In an earlier post I discussed Jonathan Zittrain's concept of tethered, non-generative internet-based devices vs generative devices in his book The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It. Zittrain was concerned that tethered devices, such as Apple's iPhone (I have...
Apple announced that iTunes supports iTunes U (iTunes University), which offers free audio and video content from universities, museums, public organizations, and other cultural institutions. This treasure trove of digital content, which can be accessed from a link on...
Apple announced that iTunes supports iTunes U (iTunes University), which offers free audio and video content from universities, museums, public organizations, and other cultural institutions. This treasure trove of digital content, which can be accessed from a link on...
