Tag Archives: education

iBooks Author Tools

The news about the new iBook author tools for the Mac have been met with enthusiasm and concern.  Some see it as the dawn of new digital textbooks. Parents who see their kids struggling under backpacks that seem to weigh … Continue reading

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If Not Now, When?

*Quick note- I accidentally published this piece before it was edited- a quirk from using the iPad to compose in the WordPress app and save in draft format, which I messed up. Sorry for any inconvenience. Sometimes, we know we’re … Continue reading

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Feedback Loops

Douglas Adams is one of my favorite writers, but he’s probably under-appreciated for his brilliance as a technology enthusiast and futurist.  He’s got a great series called Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Future, which you can listen to in the BBC … Continue reading

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Finding a Way to Stick With It

“The problem with the Internet startup craze isn’t that too many people are starting companies; it’s that too many people aren’t sticking with it. That’s somewhat understandable, because there are many moments that are filled with despair and agony, when … Continue reading

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What Should Teachers Know? Or any of Us?

There’s a recent article in the New York Times that talks about should be taught to teachers in Ed School, or in essence, what should a teacher have to know before going into a classroom?  One of the teachers quoted … Continue reading

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