Medical Games

Saw a link on twitter for this list of medical games...

Could be used as a resource for science teachers. :)

Medical Games

Visual Literacy

Really cool piece of visual literacy!

http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/commuting_to_work-diagram.jpg

Where do you fall in? Wish I could bike to work, my husband can, because they have a shower/locker room in the building. Must be nice!

#5 - Back to the Future

Opinion: Internet and Education -- Back to the Future

- Came across this article from AOL news, not that I find AOL news all the great... This author is talking about the future of education and how much more needs to be invested in the idea of education being more on-one-on. Novel idea! Thoughts?

#4 Radio show about Blogging

During my never ending time at home this week, I frequent a blog called restonian.org, which I believe I mentioned in my first blog. Anyway, he was featured on a radio show this week about blogging during the blizzard. Three blog creators share with the host why they blog and what it means for their communities. I thought it fit perfectly into learning about blogs, and to give us some insight into why people blog. Enjoy!

Blogging a Blizzard

#3 Internet blocking

Internet Blocking

Article above sort of hints upon what I was saying in the last post. What does internet blocking show about students and staff...that we don't trust them? Thoughts?

#2 Article on Copyright issues for schools

Came across this article on ISTE connect:

COPYRIGHT AND FILTERING ISSUES FOR SCHOOLS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

-"Schools in the 21st Century must contend with a variety of challenges stemming from the use of modern technologies in the classroom environment. This article focuses on two of the most prevalent issues faced by school administrators and teachers today–that of copyright compliance and protecting students from inappropriate web content."

Sometimes I get this feeling that schools are absolutely oblivious to copyright issues. Yes we have all been educated about copyright infringement. Do you actually know anyone who has been brought to court for this? No, I do not. It begins with educating adults (staff) and then students. If YOU as an educator cannot understand and follow copyright issues, how can your students?

The article talks about more stringent content policies, such as blocking websites and not allowing teachers and students access to content. I'm not sure I completely agree with that approach. Wouldn't it make sense to take the time to properly educate the staff and students not taking away content. This always comes up - the content itself is not bad, but one must understand how to use the content.

#1 - Introduction

This will be my blog related to technology issues in education. Through this blog I will understand, synthesize and evaluate blogs and other articles. Currently I am a reader of a few fantastic blogs, such was www.restonian.org, - this blog is funny. I don't go one day without reading it. Anyway, maybe this is a bad example of a blog, we shall see!