What a gift we were given today in our bloggers group. Free time to write. Rick’s presentations have been great, so much to think about. I just feel like I’ve often short changed myself and the group by not spending enough time on my blog. Maybe when I get my laptop the whole process will seem easier to do (hear that Kevin?) 
Saw a timely comic strip in Doonesbury this Sunday. University lecture hall, all students on their laptops, networking, facebooking, emailing, etc. Factual answers to questions from the professor (who was probably standing in front of a chalkboard, chalk in hand) instantly obtained on-line. Reminded me so much of the video we saw last week from teacher.tube. As educators it is time for us to get on board and take into consideration how students are “learning” today. I have been at this so long I often feel like a dinosaur. There is so much out there for the students to access. Education has got to move forward with the times. I wish I were twenty years younger so that I could experience all that is coming in this great field in which we participate.
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Rick Biche
// Nov 15, 2007 at 3:45 am
I saw that Doonesbury comic too
Good laugh and taste of reality. What does it show? Students have powerful tools, email is a dinosaur, your network keeps you on track, even Google doesn’t know what you need to know when you search…
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ackms
// Nov 15, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Comic was hilarious and appropriate. Having/creating time for the bloggers group was indeed a gift. The thing that I noticed most was the absence of noise except for the typing of keystrokes and the occasional “how do I?” questions. Great opportunities for staff to get their heads “out of the weeds” and look at all of the opportunities that surround us. No need to be twenty years younger, as experience can only help you/us accept the change that is ahead. I congratulate you on continuing to seek out ALL resources for our students. Keep the momentum going!
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Sylvie
// Nov 16, 2007 at 5:31 am
Yet again, evidence that what we need to teach our students (and ourselves!) is how to learn new technology rather than any one particular technology. We all need to develop the comfort necessary to evaluate and navigate new tools so that we can make the best of whatever is available and not get left behind when the technology continues to change. This is why connecting with a community of other learners is so essential — especially learners who are enthusiastic about the perpetual process of learning (which is what I appreciate so much about your posts!).
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