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This is an interesting article. I read Nicholas Carr's book and was depressed afterward. 
Ana Cristina Pratas's curator insight,
June 19, 12:37 AM
"Is technology making us stupid—or smarter than we’ve ever been? Author Nicholas Carr memorably made the case for the former in his 2010 book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains. This fall we’ll have a rejoinder of sorts from writer Clive Thompson, with his book Smarter Than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds For The Better. My own take: technology can make us smarter or stupider, and we need to develop a set of principles to guide our everyday behavior, making sure that tech is improving and not impeding our mental processes. Today I want to propose one such principle, in response to the important question: What kind of information do we need to have stored in our heads, and what kind can we leave “in the cloud,” to be accessed as necessary?" Delete the scoop?
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Whether you are trying to be a successful entrepreneur, parent or friend, it’s wise to calibrate your knowledge meter. How much knowledge is too much? Via Anne Egros
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Knowledge does not replace wisdom. Information does not replace knowledge. 
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June 19, 2:41 PM
Knowledge can either supplement or detract from inspiration. It really boils down to perspective. Read, write, explore and take it all in, but then remember to give yourself some time to let all of it manifest, and savor all of the new information you’ve received before you move on to acquiring more. Delete the scoop?
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The unholy trinity of student classroom technology usage Taking notes / word processing (look, we're using computers!) Looking up stuff Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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There are othersi.e. blogging just because we can. Delete the scoop?
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Online proctoring firms are ensuring online learning is secure—but how exactly does it work?
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While rethinking school and its structure, we might need to rethink the ideas of safety and assessment. Delete the scoop?
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We need to be aware and attend to the reality of the digital divide. 
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June 18, 4:04 PM
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It's time to realize that we cannot, and should not, dictate the manner in which students learn. One area where the desire for control is clearly manifested is our use of technology in school.
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This concept needs to be well-thought out. I see little evidence that we have the technological infrastructure to effectively integrate choice and learning on a global basis in our schools. Delete the scoop?
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The role of technology in learning isn’t entirely clear–or rather, is subjective. While it clearly is able to provide access to peers, audiences, resources, and data, it also can be awkward, problematic, distracting, performing more strongly... Via John Evans, WebTeachers
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Be careful with letting students choose. Give them choices to choose from. Delete the scoop?
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Digital Citizenship - Get a Free, Turnkey High School Curriculum that teaches students the facts! Via Bonnie Bracey Sutton
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Looks like something worth digging into more deeply.
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June 17, 12:18 PM
Teachers get a free downloaded curriculum. Delete the scoop?
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The one-size-fits-all approach to education has never been more outdated or irrelevant. Now thanks to the transformative effects of technology, learning has become something that can ...
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There is no question that technology can improve education, but it requires a mindful approach to its implemention and usage. Delete the scoop?
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"As the school year comes to an end at New Milford High School, I can’t help but begin to think about sustaining the many changes that have taken place over the past few years as well as identifying other areas where change is needed. My school is a shell of what it once was when one looks at how far we have come in terms of effectively integrating technology, re-envisioning learning spaces, and providing a foundation for a more relevant and meaningful learning experience for all of our students." Via John Evans, ICTPHMS
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Transition to a BYOD environment. We need serious systemic and structural changes to meet the challenges of that. Delete the scoop?
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Teachers and principals are becoming increasingly comfortable using online tools to hone their professional skills, according to a new survey. Via Blaine Morrow
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That opening line is not accurate where I teach. Technology in education is poorly used. We need to figure out how to do a better job. Delete the scoop?
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This begins to look at what we should be doing and at what grade levels. Delete the scoop?
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Blended learning is on the rise and being used more than online learning in some countries around the world. Via AvatarGeneration
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Don't let the bureaucrats get ahold of it. Delete the scoop?
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According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, children and teenagers aged 8-18 spend almost 8 hours a day on electronic devices. This summer, the Stop.Think.Connect. ™ campaign is encouraging parents to take a few ... Via ICTPHMS
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"children and teenagers aged 8-18 spend almost 8 hours a day on electronic devices." This is spooky. Delete the scoop?
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Whether he intends to make MOOAs a reality or not, Dr. Benjamin Ginsberg's plan is a well thought out critique of MOOCs.
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Getting rid of administrators would save money. It is a heck of an idea. Delete the scoop?
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When creating a timeline for a project or important event, it is best to use helpful tools or templates so that the timeline can be created accurately without any kind of miscalculations or flaws... Via Baiba Svenca, Susan
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Here is practical technology for the classroom. 
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June 18, 2:57 AM
Timelines are a fantastic way to get language students to express themselves without the need to write long and laborious sentences or paragraphs. Short, simple and precise! 
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June 19, 3:55 PM
Need to develop timelines for your technology-infused lessons? Here are a few resources you might want to try out. Delete the scoop?
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At least 1,000 students in schools in the Netherlands will get iPads, in a teaching model developed by a foundation called O4NT.
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We need to keep in mind sustainability in several levels: funding, keeping pace with rapid change, and supporting the learning of educators. Delete the scoop?
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Here’s a list of blogs that feed my teaching soul, hunger for knowledge, and need for deeper insights into teaching, learning and writing. There are so many wonderful blogs that it’s impossible to list them all here, so I’m listing the ones that have been most relevant to my own professional development. As such, they should be relevant to any teacher who wants to turn online teaching and/or publishing into a fully-fledged career.
Via Nik Peachey, Nicholas Fragkias
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Here is something to explore
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June 19, 7:10 AM
Good article highlighting some blogs I haven't heard of and will want to check out. Recommending to teachers on my campus. 
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Today, 5:21 AM
Alongside Nik Peachey's excellent blogs, there are a number of other blogs listed here that inspire. Delete the scoop?
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Educational achievement, a healthy population, political participation and economic opportunity depend in significant ways on how we structure and manage our spreading digital frontier. Via Susan Grigsby
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So there is a digital divide. 
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June 17, 12:00 PM
Commenting on Obama's declaration of high-speed Internet "in nearly every public school" in the context of President Clinton saying virtually the same thing in 1996, Luis Ubinas makes some astute observations on our progress. AND notes that the key is the library & librarian. True. No matter how well-connected & speedy the Internet is, there is still a dire need for someone in the school to TEACH KIDS HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. Delete the scoop?
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"technology can make us smarter or stupider, and we need to develop a set of principles to guide our everyday behavior, making sure that tech is improving and not impeding our mental processes."
This is a pretty interesting view. Delete the scoop?
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A review of federal data found that technology investments in schools had not changed the nature of education.
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"Experts who study the effectiveness of instructional technology say there is potential for some digital programs to improve teaching. John Pane, a senior scientist at the RAND Corporation, said good technology allowed students to work at their own pace and independently while teachers worked with smaller groups. "
Technology has the potential. Do we have leadership that will help fulfill the potential? Delete the scoop?
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What happens when good jobs disappear? It’s a question that’s been asked for centuries.
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"Education, then, is no longer the answer to rising inequality, if it ever was (which I doubt)."
I like to think of myself as a Luddite. I do not oppose the use of technology. I oppose the mindless use of it in ways that oppress people. Neo-Luddites miss the social justice aspects of being a Luddite. It was about social justice first and making wise, mindful, and compassionate choices for all people to beenfit. Delete the scoop?
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by Alexis R. Lauricella
"On Tuesday, June 4, the Center on Media and Human Development Northwestern University released Parenting in a Digital Age: A National Survey. Alexis Lauricella, one of the report’s co-authors, shares some of the findings here." Via Jim Lerman
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Lots of upside. What are the downsides and challenges? Delete the scoop?
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Center For American Progress Are Schools Getting a Big Enough Bang for Their Education Technology Buck? Via Sharrock
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Although it is American, I suspect the same concerns lie north of the border. Delete the scoop?
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Four great suggestions of which the one I think is most important is teacher help for struggling learners. What a novel concept- human to human relationships.