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Free Information?
An article I read in the March 8, 2010 issue of Newsweek addresses a topic that can capture the attention of most teachers – FREE stuff! In the 33 years since I became a certified teacher, I attended...
View ArticleJob security for a lifetime?
I review many educational technology journals searching for ideas that may be valuable to our teachers. Often a new technology product is released with claims it will improve student achievement in our...
View ArticleClass full of tweets?
Texting and Tweeting are two ways to send short updates, questions, or suggestions out to specific individuals. A text is usually sent to friends and family and a tweet goes out to all your followers....
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Using Technology to Cheat
I’ve been involved in several discussions on the use of technology by students in the classroom. Some of these discussions have started with a comment along the lines of “Why should money-strapped...
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Kindergarten students in Oregon are using iPads and laptops alongside traditional hands on learning methods. Sue Holt’s Naselle, Oregon classroom has the usual play items, puzzles and pencils and paper...
View ArticleGood-bye ‘Watts’, Hello ‘Lumens’
By now you’re probably aware that beginning today (January 1, 2012) a bulb that puts out the same amount of light as our 100-watt bulb is required to consume only 72 watts of electricity. If you look...
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