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Learn Online » Blog Archive » Suggestions for School Board Members — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:40:43 +0000

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:21:41 +0000

One of the things that I have always found discouraging about any school board is the ratio of non school adults to school adults. What I mean is, the amount of people who either have a student or have worked in a school to adults who just want to be part of a political scene. It has always seemed to me that they worry about budget instead of the students themselves.

By: Margaret Holmes

Margaret Holmes — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:52:13 +0000

Thanks for far more than 2cents worth of information. You program in San Antonio and again in Ft. Worth jogged my thinking. THanks

By: David Warlick

David Warlick — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:16:03 +0000

Richard,

I am happy that you enjoyed the evening presentation. Doing a half-hour address is hard work for me ;-)

I have looked at Wolfram Alpha and blogged about it a couple of times before it was launched. Theoretically, it could change the world of search significantly. However, it isn’t there yet. I’ve not gone there looking for something and been successful yet. I go back to Google. But, again, Alpha is in its earliest stages. That it works at all says that the theory is sound — by my reckoning.

– dave –

By: Richard Chambers

Richard Chambers — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:32:01 +0000

Really enjoyed your presentation. I was going to ask you Friday night at Chris Rutn’ if you have looked at http://www22.wolframalpha.com I say that wolframa has set search engines forward 10 years. Check it out and see what you think.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:59:39 +0000

The last one is my favorite. I think people fear that if the teacher isn’t teaching, there’s no control. More need to step back and let the learners explore. I did professional development class with about 30 teachers and when I gave them a short overview and left them to learn on their own with resources I created/collected for them. About 1/4 didn’t know what to do…acted like it was a waste of their time, 1/4 just screwed around and the others took the time to learn on their own and use me as a resource when need be. Those that took advantage of the time appreciated it and took something with them. We need to be comfortable with giving learners time…busy hands don’t need to be “controlled.”

By: heinrichka

heinrichka — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:52:17 +0000

Sieze the opportunity to encourage and participate in web 2.0 literacy amongst your board and in all areas of administration — ustream board meetings, Skype public comments from constituents, participate in integrated technology classes with your student constituents.

Expect all facets of the school system to learn and utilize the technology your students and parents and other stakeholders are using.

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Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:33:21 +0000

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By: Big Picture for Texas School Board Members

Big Picture for Texas School Board Members — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:03:42 +0000

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