Daily Education & Technology News for Schools 08/07/2010
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QR Codes In Education? « Mr Robbo – The P.E Geek
Still my favorite post on QR Codes in Eduction. PE and health teachers should read Mr. Robbo.
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YouTube - Raising Digital Kids - iPad: The Latest Gadget
My good friend Kevin Honeycutt has a great youtube show. This episode is about the Ipad.
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One-to-one computing programs only as effective as their teachers | One-to-one | eSchoolNews.com - Annotated
Most important factors in effective 1:1 computing implementations:
1) adequate planning
2) stakeholder buy in
3) strong district and school leadership
MOST IMPORTANT factor -- "teaching practices of the instructors"
Putting computers in the hands of kids doesn't make them any smarter than rubbing Einstein's head. It is how it is used -by interacting that it improves learning. -
Never Mind the Edupunks; or, The Great Web 2.0 Swindle (EDUCAUSE Review) | EDUCAUSE - Annotated
This incredible article will challenge your thinking about the open content movement and where the Net as a whole is heading. A Great read for anyone interested in the Internet.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
