Monthly Archives: September 2011

Why are we buying textbooks?

With so many challenges in educational funding, why are we still spending money on products that do not lend themselves to 21st century learning.  There are many free resources that can serve the same needs and even be richer sources … Continue reading

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Twitter – To follow or Not to follow

Thanks to @angelamaiers at #BLC11, I started using twitter.  Using tweetdeck I have been influenced by a great number of experts who shared a wealth of information and resources.  Most of the information I gain is due to hashtags on … Continue reading

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Inquiry – Play a hand of blackjack with Costa.

The right questions at the onset of any learning experience can make the difference between simple understanding of concepts and application of concepts.  Once some background knowledge has been shared, I like to solicit questions from the students.  One way … Continue reading

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Evidence – The truth of what is known.

There are many different artifacts used to facilitate the graduation of a high school senior in our country.  A student’s body of evidence includes digital records of grades assigned to them by teachers, standardized test data, schedules, and credit completion … Continue reading

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