So, this is a little off topic, but also noteworthy as a “food for thought” item like my last post. James Paul Gee, of Arizona State University, talks about the notion of assessment in computer games, and offers some suggestions regarding the role of technology to support collaboration, as well as thoughts about the role of textbooks and facts in modern learning. Yet a little more to think about with respect to the notion of schooling to support collaboration and the skill sets our students need in the future.
So, leading up to our CTL conference (and because one of my sessions is on the next generation of the Web), I stumbled across this segment of an interview with Google CEO Eric Schmidt. If there is someone who has something to say about the Internet, I would think he is a good choice.
Anyway, here is a video clip in which he addresses a number of considerations of what the web will be like about five years from now. In summary: real-time search, lots of video, and a majority of content in Chinese. Need more detail? Check out the video…
While posting my program on Scribd (see more in a future tutorial), I stumbled across this article. I have followed Edutopia articles and publications since they came into being back in 1991), and I know that they are one of the leading organizations to share ideas and strategies for school reform through technology use. This article is a great summary of some of the efforts you can use in the classroom with Web 2.0 tools to better engage your students and develop their skills and understanding. Enjoy!
Here is the fourth of the annual “Did you know?” presentations from The Economist (magazine) about the impact of technology on our lives. A good thing for all of us teachers to think about…