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.
http://weblogg-ed.com/2007/the-steep-unlearning-curve/
Technology Resources for Teaching and Learning February 8, 2007
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This article, “INTERNET RESOURCES – Using technology in teaching and learning: Resources to help you navigate a digital world” by Bryan Alexander, appearing in the February 2007 edition of the C&RL News (Association of Colleges & Research Libraries), takes a brief look at the state of technology in education. The article also includes an interesting collection of current web resources and trends. Bryan Alexander is the blog author for Infocult: Information, Culture, Policy, Education.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2007/february07/techteachlearn.htm
ISTE drafts new NETS for students February 8, 2007
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“As technology, resources, practices, and assessments change over time, it is necessary to review and refresh the standards. Within an evolving learning landscape, a connected global community, and a context of emerging technologies, ongoing renewal activities are essential.” – ISTE | NETS Refresh
ISTE has proposed new student technology standards. They are also looking for input on the draft standards. For more information about how to provide input, visit the ISTE | NETS Refresh page:
www.iste.org/nets-refresh
To review the draft standards, here is a direct link to the PDF document:
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/NETS_Refresh_Forum_Meetings/ISTENETS_Refreshed_S4Jan07.pdf
Boogle February 5, 2007
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Reuters is reporting that Princeton has joined up with Google to scan in all of the books of their library. Many have speculated that such an effort spells the doom of books. While this effort by Google may result in more people having access to more information, I believe that we are a long way off from a bookless world. If we do end up in a bookless world, let’s hope it is because we have come up with some better way to distribute information, and not because our access to information has been removed.
