Looking forwards February 10, 2007
Posted by Matthew Woolums in Articles/Videos.add a comment
Don’t get too comfortable! Technology changes, get used to it. If you think you have problems working with a computer now, some people think that they have an answer by changing how you interact through the interface. To see this in action, watch a sample video of Perceptive Pixel founder Jeff Han.
Perceptive Pixel, Inc. was founded by Jeff Han in 2006 as a spinoff of the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences to develop and market the most advanced multi-touch system in the world.
http://centripetalnotion.com/2007/01/20/15:20:34/
Looking backwards February 10, 2007
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From the Big Question Wiki, the question “How doth human language evolve?” is posited. The development of language is the heart of education, and this wiki is a nice invitation to participate in a discussion about the nature of language. Especially interesting is the lively discussion that occurs below the wiki article, including additional links to more resources on the topic. The Big Question Wiki is sponsored by Wired News.
http://www.socialtext.net/wired-mag/index.cgi?how_doth_human_language_evolve
Unlearning February 10, 2007
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Will Richardson has an interesting post titled: The Steep “Unlearning Curve”, in which he explores some of the concepts we must find a way to let go of or move beyond in order to embrace new ways of teaching and learning. I was especially struck by the following: “When we can share our work with wide audiences, we need to unlearn the idea that student writing and projects are simply ways to assess what they know.” Richardson includes a list of 10 items to unlearn, and invites his readers to add their own suggestions.
