I am writing down some of the random thoughts swirling around in my head. I hope to get back to them and take a closer look. Thought 1: We keep seeking change in education and complain that it stays the same, but I do not think learning changes. Learning still takes place within the learner, the learner must interact with content to build meaning and understanding for themselves. Schools were designed to provide the greatest number of people an opportunity…
Continuing From Part 1 Franklin continues in his proposal for the education of youth that they should study; Arithmetick, Accounts, and some of the first Principles of Geometry and Astronomy. In this test driven society we are certainly emphasis Math, since it is easy to test. In my neck of the woods we are leaving out ‘accounts’. We no longer teach business math, it is not viewed as college prep. Honestly I would love a good class on basic accounting…
I attended the New Media Literacies Conference at MIT. During the day they reported on the development of Teaching Strategies and the Learning Library which was rolled out the same day. The learning library is a place for people collect and share media and create challenges (activities). I am only just beginning to explore these tools. As always I found the conversation before and after the sessions rich and deep. My thinking is always stretch at such events. I have…