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We are conducting technology professional development a little differently at our school this year. A few years back we borrowed the idea of “Tech in 20″ sessions, small, 20 minute professional development sessions that hit upon concrete, real hands on resources that teachers can use right after they leave. Our Director of Academic Technology, David [...]

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Today I received in the mail, my copy of the Harvard Education Letter, published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The cover article focuses on how “despite the challenges” more schools are adopting one-to-one laptop programs. The article goes on to say that over the last several years, many schools across the United States [...]

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The Numbing of a Generation

by Antonio on April 28, 2008

Connect with your senses I asked them. They struggled. It could be more about spring trimester and the weather, and sun, and impending potential of summer break, but for some reason, it felt like it was me. Three exercises, each designed to connect with their senses, emotional memories, purpose, feelings. Shelley wrote that “Poets are [...]

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Second Life Pow Wow…

by Antonio on December 13, 2007

We go on our winter break next week and yet, I must admit that I am looking forward to small brainstorming session that a few of us have planned for Monday afternoon. The “pow wow” was brought on by a discussion at lunch the other day regarding the educational value of Second Life. For those [...]

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Packing, moving and only 3 weeks left…

by Antonio on August 7, 2007

I really am not a big fan of moving. The end result is one that I usually find enjoyable, new scenery, furniture, new neighbors, and yet the process of cleaning out, packing and unpacking is about as enjoyable as a visit to the dentist. (No offense to any Dentists out there) My office is [...]

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