Chrome OS
Friday, November 20, 2009
Lots of reaction to Google’s Chrome OS (web operating system, in theory, a means to do away with Windows, Mac, Linux). Running Chrome OS at this stage is no easy task (see steps required here ) – it’ll be a while before it will be available for most users. And, once available, it’s geared to the ne.. .. read more..
The brain chip…
Friday, November 20, 2009
Our ability to do things with technology far exceeds our ability to understand implications. Consider the brain chip: “Intel researchers in Pittsburgh told journalists today that brain implants are harnessing human brain waves to surf the Internet, manipulate documents, and much more”. This got me .. .. read more..
Video: Elementary School Kid Refuses To Pledge
Friday, November 20, 2009
Both the Daily Show and the Colbert Report riffed off the news that an elementary school boy was refusing to recite the pledge of allegiance in school. Just cuz I'm lazy, here's the Daily Show version (the segment starts about 90 seconds in): The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p.. .. read more..
COMMUNITY: In Defense of High School Progress Reports
Friday, November 20, 2009
In a post on this page earlier this week, “ Comparing Small Apples to Large Apples ,” Teachers College Professor Aaron Pallas raised several important issues with respect to New York City’s high school progress reports. A frank dialogue about the strengths and weaknesses of our accountability syste.. .. read more..
Look what I found! 11/20/2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Discovery Box Homepage Welcome to Discovery Box, This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Ser.. .. read more..