A recent study dispels any lingering doubts that early education is nothing more than publicly-funded baby-sitting. Harvard-based researchers recently presented some yet unpublished data that indicates kindergarten experiences can have a significant impact on adult indicators of success such as … Continue reading
Dr. Kapil Sibal is perhaps the most lovable minister of the Union Ministers of India. His enthusiasm and humor combine with audacity and persistence, plus he possesses a razor sharp brain trained at the Supreme Court of India. His leadership has … Continue reading
One month ago today I was at the Colorado Convention Center eagerly anticipating the official start of ISTE 2010. Now that the cool breezes of June have given way to the heat and humidity of late July, I find myself … Continue reading
On Saturday, the New York Times published an article on the growing gap between the United States and other countries in the percentage of adults who earned college degrees. Graduation rates for American college students are depressing, with only 57 … Continue reading
“The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.” - Linus Pauling Linus Pauling, a native of Portland, Oregon, won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. He … Continue reading
It’s nearing midnight and despite an impending early morning wake-up call, I’m still awake. I’ve been browsing the ISTE 2010 custom program search and reading through handouts from various conference sessions. I was only able to attend maybe 2 percent … Continue reading
As the implementation of the Free & Compulsory Right to Education Act 2009 finishes its first quarter in India, what does its report card look like? Using the American system of letter grades, which is being introduced increasingly into the … Continue reading
Last week, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee passed it’s version of the FY 11 appropriations bill and included $100 million for the Enhancing Education Through Technology program. This funding level, while inadequate to serve … Continue reading
The interconnectivity of millions of computers from all walks of life, corporations, and societies has changed the world forever. No one can contest the innovation and advancement in communications brought upon us by our global interconnectivity. Families can stay in … Continue reading
The point/counterpoint question for the next issue of L&L asks “Should there be limits on students’ screen time?” The ISTE magazine is asking for reader input on this sensitive topic. I’ve been thinking a lot about this issue lately as … Continue reading