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Why We Teach Scratch

(note: this post is from an email exchange that I had with a colleague earlier this morning. She graciously allowed me to reprint her email Question and my reply. We hope others find the exchange beneficial.) Bob- I am working on … Continue reading

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I’m Back!

As you may have noticed, things have been pretty quiet on my blog this year. It wasn’t for lack of things to write/talk about, that’s for sure! However, I want to explain the “radio silence,” as I feel it’s my … Continue reading

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The Truth is Out There

(cross-posted at November Learning) I think the best way to tell this tale, is to rewind to 7 or so years ago. I am a 3/4 Multi-Age teacher, and Google has yet to be invented. I can’t remember exactly what … Continue reading

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What’s Your Backup Plan?

(cross-posted at TechLearning) This past week, our Internet went down in the school. The reasons it crashed are complicated, mysterious, and most likely beyond my scope of understanding (not being an IT person). Since I teach in the computer lab, … Continue reading

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Get Ready for TEDxRedmond

(cross-posted at Techlearning) After talking to many people this week, I realize that I need to start this article by first directing people to TED (http://www.ted.com/). During my conversations, many people had never heard of TED. TED is “a small … Continue reading

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My Summer at Yale

(cross-posted at TechLearning) “Five years from now on the web for free you’ll be able to find the best lectures in the world… It will be better than any single university.” Bill Gates, August 6, 2010 at Techonomy Conference Holy … Continue reading

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Bit by Bit Podcast: 117

Bit By Bit Podcast: July 29, 2010 Show #117 BLC2010: Bob & Zoë Sprankle’s VoiceThread Presentations (Both beginner and advanced sessions) Links: Wiki with Slideshares and Resources VoiceThread Music: “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod Subscribe to the Feed [tags]bitbybit, education, … Continue reading

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