Archive for January, 2008
Real problem with educational access? Hmmm How to solve….?
Is there really a problem with educational access?
The problem is that no matter how much technology schools have access to there will always be something new to come along that we absolutely must have. Schools are doing much better than before to try to have as much technology as possible available for student use. Much [...]
Solomon’s precepts
Solomon’s 4 precepts are very interesting and also quite true in most situations. This will always exist in every facet of our existance. However, it can also be about perspectives. First of all, I’d like to say that there will always be some type of inequality in who has access to the latest technology, software, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Educational Access….
I searched long and hard for an article on educational access before I found this one on NEA
http://www.nea.org/technology/index.html
It discusses the need for students to become more adept at utilizing the technology that is advancing at such a rapid pace in a more constructive way than to just be able to navigate it. The consensus is [...]
Social networking
I, like Joe stated, too am - …old enough to remember the “party line” telephone It took many years for that to change, even after technology made it possible. One reason, I believe, was because people liked to listen to others’ conversations but that’s personal opinion.
I also believe that the Social networking sites such as Facebook and [...]
A bit more on technology, education, and culture…
After reading all my classmate’s postings on technology, education , and culture; I may have been oversimplifying my explanation.
I still stand by my belief that in the classroom culture it is set by the teacher and much planning.
However, like my classmates, I also believe that the three are very much interwoven and will continue to [...]
Education, technology, and culture…
The relationship between education, technology and culture is simple yet complicated. They are very much interwoven according to the particular situation. In a classroom, the teacher must be the one to establish and continually strive to keep the culture on a positive route toward the goal of using the best technology to keep students engaged and actively learning.
This is [...]
Introduction for EDUC 628
I’m Gloria Newsome. I teach Spanish at Prestonsburg High School. This is my third year teaching and I do love my daily exchange with my students. I actually look forward going to work every day! I teach Spanish I and II at this time however, I am hopeful that next year, in addition, I will [...]
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