What’s the Goal?
There exists a philosophy of technology that states we should be dedicating specific time in our school day to teach students finite skills of operating computing technology. That in order to prepare our students properly for the world, we must teach them how to word process and how to operate Power Point and how to […]
Practical Application
I might be wrong on this. Feel free to posit your opinion and help me figure out what needs figuring. There is a philosophy of technology in education that says we should afford students the chance to interact and explore specific technology experiences to ensure exposure to the technology. Let me give you an example. […]
Legally Liable?
I read a story today that all but requires me to follow up with the ideas discussed in my recent post, “Technology Guidelines.” I’ve been simultaneously encouraged and challenged by the comments to the post, and I’m heartened to see many affirm my position on the issues. There remains, however, one nagging thought that I […]
Focus from Fatherhood
On Thursday, January 22nd, I became a father. Life hands us many unfathomably incredible experiences as we live it, but none can compare to seeing life that you halved the responsibility in making come into existence in this world. I must be forthright and admit, I was warned by many. I was told it would […]
The Ability Paradigm
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional baseball pitcher more than anything in the world. I’d go outside and throw a tennis ball against my front steps and play every ricochet as if it were a batted ball. I’d write out a lineup of the Cubs vs. whomever they happened to […]