OmniGraffle for math & science concept development

Posted by: | March 18, 2009 | Comments Off on OmniGraffle for math & science concept development

OmniGraffle is a wonderful application that can be used in a lot of ways, but primarily for mind and processing mapping. In my work as COO of my company, I primarily use OmniGraffle for concept mapping and visualization. It helps me understand how the pieces fit together. But I also play a role as a […]

WISE – Web-based Inquiry Science Environment

Posted by: | March 3, 2009 | Comments Off on WISE – Web-based Inquiry Science Environment

I am really liking WISE. A Berkeley project, the Web-based Inquiry Science Environment is a … … simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine real world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Our curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum, and your grade 5-12 students will find them […]

Jasper learning project

Posted by: | February 24, 2009 | Comments Off on Jasper learning project

I’m impressed by the Jasper learning project. The videos present natural learning opportunities as the characters progress through challenges – for instance … how long will the fuel in your ultralight last, how far can you go, and so on. In spite of the fact that the videos are clearly very dated, they’re entertaining, topical, […]

For me, a central concern in technology and teaching today should be: what does intelligence mean? Is someone intelligent if they can locate the right answer? Is someone smart if they can derive the right answer? Is someone smart if they can synthesize the right answer? Is someone smart if they can ask the right […]

Interview with a veteran teacher

Posted by: | February 2, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview with a veteran teacher

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Interview questions – technology in learning

Posted by: | January 22, 2009 | Comments Off on Interview questions – technology in learning

Our ETEC 533 class is preparing to do video interviews of teacher-practitioners regarding their use of technology, and as part of that preparation, we’re getting some question ready. Here are mine: Introductory questions to understand the teacher: What classes do you teach? How long have you been teaching? What is your degree in? Why do […]

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