Last week there were two major events that could herald drastic changes in the media landscape. The first was USA Today’s decision to let 130 of their 1,500 employees go. According to a report by the Associated Press, the move … Continue reading
Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup released the results of their annual poll on education issues this week, and there is a steep increase in the number of participants that list a lack of financial support as the biggest problem facing community schools. … Continue reading
Facebook entered the geo-tagging market last week with a splash when they announced the development of Facebook Places. The social network giant joined the ranks of programs like Yelp, Gowalla, Booyah, and Foursquare, which give users the opportunity to share … Continue reading
So here you have the India Slate, coming to India’s schoolchildren in the next 9-12 months. This laptop will have tablet capability, albeit stripped down, but no one knows what it will deliver or empower. Hopes are high and potential … Continue reading
Last night I sat in the auditorium of my sons’ high school for orientation. The students had been dismissed to a scavenger hunt to learn their way around the building, and parents were left behind to visit with the principal. … Continue reading
“Your mobile, IM, and online accounts are all a part of you. When someone you’re dating is controlling, disrespecting, or pressuring you in those spaces, THAT’S NOT COOL.” The Ad Council, the leading producer of public service announcements in the … Continue reading
When the World Wide Web emerged into general consciousness in the mid-90s it was touted as a great equalizer. The newspaper editors, radio producers and television anchors that act as gatekeepers of mainstream media became suddenly inconsequential. The Web was … Continue reading
For the past week or so, there has been a vibrant conversation occurring on the Association of Internet Researchers (AOIR) listserve regarding the use of Facebook in the classroom. The crux of this conversation relates to the ethical implications of … Continue reading
As I prepare for fall term, I’ve come to terms with the reality that once again I will probably be using Blackboard as my primary course management system. Certainly it is not without its flaws – difficult to navigate, frequent … Continue reading
Last month, Newsweek printed an article on the declining creativity skills of American students. In the piece, a new school in Akron, Ohio was featured as a model of nurturing creative expression in kids. The National Inventors Hall of Fame® … Continue reading