Sat.Jul 03, 2010 - Fri.Jul 09, 2010

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Good vs Great Teachers: My Ravitch Response

A Principal's Reflections

'Earlier today I read an article published in the Washington Post by Diane Ravitch entitled " Ravitch on Teachers and Her Critics ". For the most part I agree with her views on No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, and in many other areas. However, I was very taken aback by this statement that she made referencing 21st Century Skills, " And, to the extent that it is about pushing more technology into the schools, it is pointless, as technology will never take the place of good teachers.

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What Makes A Personal Learning Network Valuable To You?

The Web20Classroom

'I get that question all the time. Really the meaning is, well, personal. My PLN is different from anyone else''s, however, we all have similarities is why we have one and why it is important to us. Recently at #ISTE10 a video was shot, interview several members of my PLN as to why they have one, how they use theirs, and more specifically, how Twitter has helped build that PLN.

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Current Real-Life Examples for Discussing Copyright Ethics

EdTechSandyK

'I promise I am not trying to turn into a copyright guru as a couple of my more recent posts might imply, but within the space of a couple of hours this morning two different real-life situations came to my attention which put human skin on the copyright debate. These two stories make more concrete the fact that copyright protects property, but it also protects people behind the property with feelings and creative abilities and incomes to earn.

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Continuing with FIVES

SpeechTechie

'So we get that the F in FIVES, the criteria I have suggested to evaluate good tech resources for use in therapy, is for "free or almost free." No discussion needed. In my next few posts for ADVANCE , I will be discussing the other letters, though. Click on over and check out the I. Thanks to [link] for the image.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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More iPad Apps

A Principal's Reflections

'In my last post I wrote about some iPad apps that I thought were must adds for administrators and educators alike. Since then I have received some great suggestions from my PLN and had the chance to check out other apps that I have found a use for as a High School Principal. The key for me is that I want this device to be a valuable tool in collecting data, staying in touch with my administrative team, unrestricted real-time access to my PLN, and as a form of motivation for my teachers to take

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Final Reflections From Denver And #ISTE10

The Web20Classroom

'I came home from Denver and ISTE10 on Thursday afternoon and I really needed this long to decompress and reflect on my experiences. This was my first time to the conference and I knew it was going to be amazing before I even got there. As I mentioned in my last post I got to head out to Colorado a few days early to spend some time with people I only knew from Twitter.

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Summer Schedule!

SpeechTechie

'I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. As I write, Boston and pretty much all of the Northeast are in the midst of a heatwave. Not a fan, but I guess you have to expect this in July! Summer can be a time to reflect, or just relax into a deserving doze. Your choice. I''ll still be here as part of your PLN, but posting somewhat less frequently, as I am headed on a few vacation trips (one to Europe!).

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ISTE10 Conference Reflection: Leadership and Cheese Cubes

The Daring Librarian

'WARNING : Much like my AASL-Charlotte debrief this is bound to be a bit stream of conscience and edited over a few days. Background: This was a very special & crazy busy ISTE for me. After being newly elected to the board of directors of ISTE I had duties for my new position that would sometimes interfere with my ability to hang out at the Bloggers'' Cafe, the SIGMS 21st Century Playground, and the SIGVE Second Life playground.AND go to all the sessions I wanted to.

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New Toy: iPod Touch

The Electric Educator

'On Wednesday my wife and I will be celebrating our third wedding anniversary. I received an early anniversary gift from my wonderful wife, an iPod touch to replace the iPod nano that I recently lost. I''ve spent the last few days enjoying my new gadget. Unlike my Nano, the Touch is capable of much more than just playing music. I''m interested in testing the touch for use in the classroom.

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