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Harmonizing the Web in China
Harmonizing. What an evil thing to do to such a benevolent word. Banned in Beijing – NYTimes.com. (Nicholas Kristof, Jan. 22, 2011) I really think we should STOP trying to help the Chinese government. I keep getting these invitations from … Continue reading
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Computational Science needs CS Education: But Does It Need CS?
Computer Science is dead (or should be). I love reading Mark Guzdial’s blog. He so often talks about things I think are important, AND (perhaps not surprisingly) things about which I have strong opinions. Here’s another: Computational Science needs CS … Continue reading
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Horses, Buggies, and Trendy Sheep: Appropriate Technology and Modern Times
Do either of these descriptions fit you? (be honest now – no-one is looking) Horse and Buggy Educators Are you one of these? At one time you were at the top of your game. You are a good teacher but … Continue reading
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How I Got Into Computer Science (The Early Years)
A while back, I came across a post on Mark Guzdial’s blog about a new blog on women in computing. Among other things, they were looking for contributions from people in computing that talk about their experiences in IT. I’ve … Continue reading
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How I Got Into Computer Science (The Happy Years)
A while back, I came across a post on Mark Guzdial’s blog about a new blog on women in computing. They were looking for stories about how women get into computer science. This post is the second in an autobiographical … Continue reading
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Can computers take the place of teachers? – CNN.com
Can computers take the place of teachers? – CNN.com. By Sugata Mitra, Special to CNN September 26, 2010 11:48 a.m. EDT Any teacher that can be replaced by a computer deserves to be. This is a rewording by David Thornburg … Continue reading
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Why can’t EdTechs get along with IT, and how that effects Education
Why do so many people in Ed Tech denigrate people who actually know tech? Isn’t knowing tech supposed to be a good thing? Do people with Education degrees feel that they are somehow better than the rest of us because … Continue reading
Ed Tech is an Interdisciplinary Field
So why is it possible to get an Ed Tech degree by taking ONLY Education courses? It shouldn’t be. IT (Information Technology), Education, Management, … are all APPLIED disciplines – if all you know is the one of these, you … Continue reading
