Welcome to EDUC 6780 Fall Semester '11

Ahhhh, an audience of two. It seems strange to speak this way to an audience of two, an audience of two pioneers who have chosen to take a flyer on an unknown course with a rather sketchy title and description guided by an unknown instructor. I have a feeling we are in for an exciting ride this term.

This blog is a stand-in for office hours, assignment sheets, a chalkboard. It's a place for my brainstorms, thought ramblings, discoveries. You'll find assignments, suggesting and required readings, viewings, and activities here. You are expected to give me some back-talk here... let me know you are reading and experiencing what I post. Don't fear to disagree or criticize, it's all part of the experience of creating.

Your blog serves the same purposes as mine. I'll read and comment frequently.

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Digital Nativism: A Critique

A critical look at Marc Prensky's writing on Digital Natives/Digital Immigrants.

Digital Nativism

Another view of the generations before and after the iPod. Food for thought.

The Human Element

Great Dow Chemical commercial... what teachers are all about: The Human Element. Lest we techies forget ;-)

21st Century Enlightenment

Got to watch this video all the way through... it has a lot to say about how we do schooling and incentivize learning. What kind of classroom/school can you envision given this view of motivation?

theRSAorg's Channel Ken Robinson

Here's a YouTube channel that does some really cool things with a whiteboard and marker... the Ken Robinson is just one of many. May give you some masterpiece ideas.


YouTube - theRSAorg's Channel

Heads Up - Interact With Tact - OnGuard Online

Good source for kids of all ages to bone up on 'netiquet' and info about online security issues. There are also links to videos that address these same issues.


Heads Up - Interact With Tact - OnGuard Online