Multi-faceted Refractions

Thoughts and Reflections from Vinnie Vrotny

Multi-faceted Refractions

Entries from February 11th, 2007

Where are the Clearinghouses to Allow Teachers and Classrooms to Connect with One Another?

February 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments · teaching and learning

Richard Kassissieh (kassblog.com ) shared and interesting post about Global Ed and Technology. I agree with his assertions that  the use of lower quality connections as being as valuable as higher tech solutions. One reason is that it is more easily accessible in other parts of the world. You are more likely to find [...]

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Which comes first, acquisition of technology skills or using technology skills for deeper inquiry?

February 11th, 2007 · No Comments · teaching and learning

Ah, Arvind Grover asks in his most recent blog posts Should We Teach Software Skills,

How to we blend learning skills with higher order thinking? Do we teach kids PowerPoint or do we teach them how to make fantastic presentations using digital tools? If you say obviously the latter, can you do that without a digital [...]

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