Showing posts with label Education...Technically. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education...Technically. Show all posts

Loving the Limitations: iPads, Paper, and Creativity

David Kracov Art 1
"Book of Life" By David Karcov

We all know how useful and ubiquitous our digital devices are.  Paper is said often said to be too expensive, clunky, and limited.  We don't return to the typewriter; why keep paper around now that we can replace it?  I'd like to consider whether or not paper-based reading and writing are worth encouraging, and, if-so, why? 

Richard Williams is Wrong: Christians, at least, Should do their Best to Protect their Students

William Richardson posted some thoughts on education here: http://vimeo.com/45152953

He raises many questions.

How do we incorporate new technology wisely?  Is this a time in educational history to let things all go, and see where they lead?  Do we all need to use a blog or twitter or talk with people in India to show that we are twenty-first-century teachers?