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Value of Screen Time

How do we determine what valuable screen time looks like for small children? I found an article by Motoko Rich which questions content viewed by children when using electronic devices. According to … Continue reading

January 25, 2014 · 4 Comments

Another Look at the Writing Process

Teaching has absolutely changed since I was a child. And, how we teach writing has changed drastically due in large part to major advances in technology.  According to Beth Holland’s … Continue reading

November 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

Watching Finland: Innovation in Technology?

Watching Finland: Innovation in Technology? Again Finland is in the news for what some will say is forward, innovative thinking. I am a bit reserved in my thinking mainly because … Continue reading

November 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

Maintaining Balance

This is my reminder that technology is good, but should have boundaries. tlb

November 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Are Schools Really Ready for the Latest in Technology?

Are Schools Really Ready for the Latest in Technology? I saw a tweet this morning that I want to share today on principalaim because it asks a fundamental question about technology use … Continue reading

November 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Virtual Education

The idea of exactly what virtual education is has shifted, and I give much of the credit for this change to one of my favorite innovators, Salman Khan. While this … Continue reading

October 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Tech Isn’t Everything – Teachers Are! Applications to Better Prepare Educators for the Digital Age

Here is an article that I discovered that I thought I’d pass along to anyone looking for interesting apps during the summer relating to technology and the classroom. Happy Summer! … Continue reading

July 13, 2013 · Leave a comment