The iPad2 for Schools: Effects on Education and the Digital Divide
Sigh. Is it just me, or does the current hyper-focus on technology in the classroom leave anyone else just a little bit cold? Tech-hungry teachers and students are licking their chops. Design fanatics are genuflecting at the feet of Steve Jobs. Do I risk professional suicide if I propose that there is an underbelly to the iPad2, and similar technology, that we should be thinking and talking about? Read the rest
Add a Comment No CommentsSeparate But Equal: Separating Students By Gender
Check out this interesting article by Karen Houppert in The Washington Post, “Separate but equal: More schools are dividing classes by gender.” Read the rest
Add a Comment No CommentsRace to the Top: An Invitation to the Bad Old Days
In the not-too-distant past, teachers worked in relative isolation, staying behind closed doors in their rooms, hoarding their best ideas, and reluctant to share with their colleagues. I’m not sure if it was fear that their innovative ideas would be ridiculed or stolen, but it was not unusual for teachers to work side by side and never divulge their best practices. Thankfully, enlightened staff development initiatives convinced teachers to share their expertise. Teachers became more collaborative and enhanced their pedagogical skills. Read the rest
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