"I think it's "easy" to blame tools for behaviors. Sure, tools amplify behaviors but the core issue, where there's a concern, is human not technical. Technology in fact is agnostic, what we do with it makes it for good…"
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Student-Operated Class Blogs
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I think I’m going to try this inquiry project: would a student-operated blog on the daily news and lessons pertaining to my class improve student engagement with the course-content and mastery of the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Hanlon Aug 23, 2011.
Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
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“Technology is the knack of so arranging the world that we do not experience it.”—Max Frisch“Too much apparatus, like too much bureaucracy, only inhibits the natural flow [of teaching and learning].…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Kuhn Feb 29, 2012.
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Brian Kuhn replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
David Wees replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
"I think we need a dialogue on the effectiveness and possible dangers of technology; this I agree on. What I am not clear on is whether the evidence that Postman and others have presented as to the inherent dangers in technology is related to the…"
Michael Hanlon replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
"Agreed. Although, there may be debate over what qualifies as skills and experience."
Michael Hanlon replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
"I disagree (though this hardly comes as a surprise based on my initial posting) with your last statement, specifically. I think electronic technology has the potential to be mentally engaging, though often in exactly the same way that which…"
Dan McGuire replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
"I think the lack of dialogue is because so few teachers are aware of the benefits of using current literacy tools. A debate on the various advantages and disadvantages of electronic vs paper based literacy tools would be useful. I think…"
Colin Matheson replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
"You bring up several interesting points through the quotes, however the second quote interested me the most.
The "too much apparatus" quote actually seems to me to champion the use of technology in education. A class of 30 students being…"
Michael Hanlon replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Student-Operated Class Blogs
"Thank-you for your detailed response, Sue. I appreciate the effort you put in to it.
Perhaps I should have clarified that the inquiry project is my own and not part of inquiry-based learning for the students (although my class does…"
suehellman replied to Michael Hanlon's discussion Student-Operated Class Blogs
"Hi Michael,
I think that some teachers get students involved in blogging because it seems like the thing to do, but we forget that it's as important to avoid 'added plates' for the students as it is for ourselves. If we want…"
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Student-Operated Class Blogs
I think I’m going to try this inquiry project: would a student-operated blog on the daily news and lessons pertaining to my class improve student engagement with the course-content and mastery of the skills being taught? If I inform students and parents that this student is operating this blog in the course—for bonus marks, or in lieu of a different assignment—and the student attaches relevant links (often to my own professional web-site), will there be any improvement in the above areas noted?…See More
Michael Hanlon replied to Elina Kravchenko's discussion Building effective website for Senior Math classes
"I don't know! Maybe get in touch with Steve Demos or Ali Mehrassa; they might have some good ideas. Good luck!"
Michael Hanlon replied to amy's discussion Looking for ideas on how to use iPads in the classroom.
"Talk to Kyle Ludeman!"
Michael Hanlon replied to Ian Poole's discussion Using SMARTBoard with new students
"No, I don't! Good luck!"
Michael Hanlon replied to Lisa Kania's discussion Incorporating Blogs and Wikis into the Classroom
"I would only know how to add the link to a blog on my wiki. I mean, a wiki could also be a blog, but I don't think you would need to embed anything. Good luck, Lisa! You can ask me if you want help with any of the above."
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Educators are Blind to the Inherent Detriments of Technology
“Technology is the knack of so arranging the world that we do not experience it.”—Max Frisch“Too much apparatus, like too much bureaucracy, only inhibits the natural flow [of teaching and learning]. Free human dialogue, wandering wherever the agility of the mind allows, lies at the heart of education.”—Theodore Roszak“What does it mean to say someone is bored with the real world...? Can a journey into virtual reality cure such a problem? And if it can, will our troubled youngster want to return…See More
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