This is post that has been in draft form for a couple of weeks. I keep coming back to it and rewording items. First off, let me say that I really like the Reeves article on generational differences in instructional design (I will actually use this article in my class along with the Prensky article). I would be lumped into the Generation X group based on being born in the 1960’s. I can remember buying my first computer for grad…
This is an area that I have struggled with as both an IT person and a AV person over the years. The industry has changed so much over just the past 10 years. In 2007 everything was H323 or the new coming H264 standard. Video giants like Polycom and Tandberg ruled the hardware space. Installing a video conferencing system was a major undertaking for many schools in terms of knowledge and monetary investment. Then the iPhone hit, YouTube went huge…
Ok, so a hot topic. Is homework actually helping our students in the learning process or not. After spending some quick time on the internet it looks like you can really validate your thoughts either way. Here are some resources to check into: Time magazine: Is Homework Good for Kids? Here’s What the Research Says. Great Schools: The Great Homework Debate CNN: The Great Homework Debate: Too much, too little or busy work? NEA: Research Spotlight on Homework ABC News:…